His raspy, blues-laden voice and energetic stage demeanor set legendary singer Joe Cocker apart during his more than 50-year career in rock ‘n’ roll. And while he was the embodiment of kinetic energy ...

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 ...

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 ...

On his sixth album, last year’s b’lieve i’m goin down…, indie rock singer-songwriter Kurt Vile pushes the boundaries of his music with a range of instrumentation. The album includes piano, banjo and ...