James Taylor on his new musical, songwriting, Ukraine and more: ‘It helps to have a deadline’
The beloved troubadour discusses the thrill of performing and his new musical.
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Analysis: Will Grammy Awards strike right or wrong note in fire-wracked Los Angeles?
The 2021 and 2022 Grammy Awards were postponed because of a pandemic surge. Should this year's edition in Los Angeles also be postponed as area residents grapple with the impact...
What are the best albums of 2024? Here are our picks
Our picks for the best albums of 2024 come from Andra Day, Bilal, Willie Nelson, Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Fontaines D.C., Laura Marling, St. Vincent and other gifted artists.
Rock of ages: 2024 was a banner year for music by artists in their 20s, 80s and beyond
From Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan to the Rolling Stones and Willie Nelson, young and old acts thrived.
Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ is, at 65, a shape-shifting album that transcends time and genre
His legion of fans include Lana Del Rey, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead, Carlos Santana and more.
Jewel shines anew as mental health care champion and multimedia artist
The Alaska-born troubadour is now on tour with Melissa Etheridge. Jewel credits her early days in San Diego as pivotal to her career. 'I've never been a critic's darling," she...
Is 1974 the 3rd-best year ever for great albums? From Bob Marley to Joni Mitchell, it’s a contender
Best albums from 1974 include discs by King Crimson, Gram Parsons, Randy Newman, Ann Peebles, and dozens more.
Linda Ronstadt on her new book, Parkinson’s disease, racism and religion: ‘I’m a practicing atheist’
The genre-leaping music legend can no longer sing, but her voice rings loud and clear in her heartfelt new book
Should there be a mandatory retirement age from concerts for over-the-hill rock stars?
Rock of ages: Jazz and blues artists are expected to get better as they age. But do veteran musicians who play rock, a genre created by young people for young...
Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson on music, flutes, morphine drips and why he can’t stand hippies
The flute-playing founder and leader of Jethro Tull is the band’s only member who has been in all of the 30-plus lineups of the band.
