As an identifiable commercial genre, blues could easily have died out by World War II. Its African-American creators—then as now—were notably disinclined to stand pat musically. In varying ways the ...

While the recorded industry may still be struggling, live music has seen an impressive 16% increase since 2016, with the market for live music now larger than ever before. One of the key takeaways ...

Despite the negativity, Lika O continues to shine brightly. Her growing list of accomplishments and her unwavering fanbase are testaments to her genuine talent and appeal. Lika O’s impressive resume ...

Every musician has their reason for why they play music. Some do it for love, some do it for their friends and others do it for money. For Lorin Pellegrino, it’s about playing what he calls “genuine ...

Maybe this half-century commemoration of the Chicago-based, blues-focused label should have been titled, "The Last of the Independents." Almost alone of the mid-major labels that formerly thrived in ...

Despite domination by Apple and Spotify, several other music streaming platforms offer an excellent experience. Platforms ...

CLARKSDALE, Miss.--When in Rome, as they say. As part of Road Trip 2008, my journey through the South in search of several weeks' worth of stories, I had accepted an invitation to come to this tiny ...

It’s not hard to see the effects of the pandemic on the nightlife industry. Over the past few years, almost 30% of music venues in Europe have faced closure, while many others have tackled several ...