Tom Waits might be an acquired taste for many, but even he knew the greatest tunes of all time have that same starting point.

Today in Music History for Nov. 29: In 1880, the 1,100-seat Grand Opera House opened in Hamilton, Ont. It gave the city a proper auditorium for theatrical and musical presentations, and attracted top ...

Today in Music History for Dec. 8: In 1865, Finnish composer Jan Sibelius was born. A romantic composer, his works express an intense, mystical love of nature. Sibelius is best known for his ...

Hosted by the ever-talented Kurtis Edwards, Friday’s guest was Logan Staley. At just 16 years-old, the rocking blues ...

First, don’t forget the New Times Music Awards is at Rod & Hammer Rock on Friday, Nov. 21 (7 p.m.; all ages; $15 at ...

Find three guitar players that Pete Townshend loved, who were either his contemporaries or some of his biggest influences.

From Patsy Cline's "Crazy" to Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," we can't listen to these songs without ...

The holiday season kicks into high gear with Thanksgiving weekend, and there are plenty of special events in New Orleans ...

Welcome to the 40th Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Matt the Raven, and Scotty Dransfield ...

Chuck Berry, Etta James, and Sonny Boy Williamson II are the latest artists to join Chess Records’ 75th-anniversary reissue series.

From The Beatles to Bob Dylan and Nina Simone, we're peering into Jimi Hendrix's record collection, displayed at the Hendrix ...