From a klezmer clarinetist to one of the most popular singers in the nation, the year’s best local albums are a charmingly eclectic group as indicative of our critics’ varying tastes as they are of ...

Sheer Mag also recently did a Tiny Desk Concert, and you can watch that here: This record is a modern classic in my opinion. When they do power pop, there's really no one who does it better right now.

A special collector's edition of Hurry Up Tomorrow by the Weeknd features on its cover an early drawing by Jean-Michel ...

Lake Street Dive, accompanied by the Huntertones, returned to their roots at the band’s Friday night concert at MGM Music ...

Cover the Mirrors’ is Ben’s first album since the death of his son in 2023. “This is the most personal, emotionally raw project I’ve ever worked on,” says Ben.

Ben Kweller has announced the release of Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old ...

Christmas music tests an artist’s creativity. If they’re covering a song, how do they give their version a reason to exist?

We offer you a front row seat to the best live albums of the year. Rolling Stones, The Damned, Al Jarreau, Micky Dolenz and ...

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers ...

While an absent Noah Kahan won artist of the year (again), it was the city’s up-and-coming stars who stole the show.