It’s not your grandfather’s South by Southwest Music Festival. But with any luck, granddad would still find something to latch onto in this, the fest’s 40th anniversary year, even as the music ...

While Roger Waters has been an icon of rock and roll, there's only one style that he ever held close to the chest over time.

While the blues may be having a mainstream moment, the Chicago blues community has long been dedicated to the art form’s preservation, history and future.

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug built a career on bangers — then invaded the country charts. But before any victories, he had to overcome a tough past ...

Music is the one thing that can take you places that you’ve never been . . . and take you back to places that you went once.” ...

ULTRA South Africa will bring back its Groove Room stage this year to spotlight the rise of Amapiano and Afro-house when the festival returns in April. The dedicated stage will feature African dance ...

It started in Ireland centuries ago ...

The 98th Academy Awards are on Sunday, and the competition has never been tougher. No matter who wins some of the night's biggest prizes, 2025 was a year that proved movies are meant to be seen in ...

Organisers behind Bluesfest owe more than $23 million to ticket holders alone, with patrons appearing unlikely to get their money back.

Brandi Carlile will continue her “The Human Tour” this fall with newly confirmed stops across North America, including Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and San Diego’s ...

Welcome to Listening Habits, a column where I share the music I’ve been fixated on recently. R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry ...