Performances in N.Y.C. Critic’s Notebook The avant-garde works that emerged from World War II continue to influence how audiences view contemporary music decades later. Credit...Jan Robert Dünnweller ...

Debut‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ albums have a unique aura that can only be discerned through their first offerings. Not sparkle or control, but the feeling of someone showing all their cards before being told by ...

When an artist releases a song, you kind of always assume it's written by them, but this is not always the case. Take the hit ...

The influence of The Beatles on the music industry is undeniable, but sometimes people don't realize just how much they still affect everything around us. Plenty of young artists still acknowledge the ...

The audiophile industry has long been a haven for those who cherish the pristine sound of high-fidelity audio. However, there's a growing need to rejuvenate this space with modern music that resonates ...

Last year, I visited the music historian Ted Gioia to talk about the death of civilization. He welcomed me into his suburban-Texas home and showed me to a sunlit library. At the center of the room, ...

Traditional music has a strong presence in Senegal’s mainstream music scene. Ragnar Hatlo/Getty Images Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – and this lives on as it influences the west ...

Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, ...

In order to put a damper on the sonic abuse of its audience from cacophonous, “contemporary” music, the Aspen Music Festival should consider placing those pieces at the end of the program. That would ...

In the Western world, individuals on average choose to listen to around 27 hours of music per week. Music provides a means by which people can share emotions, intentions, and meanings. Here are ...