Villa Rosa: Le Muria This album is named after the mythical lost continent Lemuria. That’s where Maria Isa and Muja Messiah went with this album: mythical and mystical. There are a few classic Villa Rosa songs, “Utah” being one of them, but for the most part, you are floating along through stories of pain and…

CBGB, one of the most famed venues in music history — proving ground for artists like Talking Heads, Patti Smith, and the Ramones — closed in 2006. Now, it’s set to reopen — but no, not in its original Bowry location. Also, not as a music venue. CBGB — renamed the CBGB L.A.B. (Lounge And Bar) — will…

The former White Stripes singer founded his band and his label, Third Man, in Detroit, but in recent years has made a home base in Nashville. Now the label has opened an outpost in his hometown.

Let's put together a set of music with secular Jesus references for today's 9:30 Coffee Break. (Which is to say, non-religious songs that mention Jesus.)

With new tunes and new takes on the classics, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' new seasonal collection brings a little funk, soul and joy to the holidays.

According to sources considered reliable by Billboard, Beatles fans are about to get a massive Christmas gift: the Fab Four’s catalog will reportedly debut on streaming services this week. There’s been no official confirmation, but Billboard reports that users of “most, if not all” streaming services will be able to start playing the Beatles’ music this week.…

I always hold off until Dec. 1, but this year, I found, when December arrived I was ready to dive all-in with Christmas music. As soon as the calendar turned, I found myself craving holiday music — and not just vaguely merry indie rock, but the real ruddy-cheeked classics. Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Conniff. I…

As we head into one of the final weekends to purchase gifts for friends and family before the holidays, let's focus our Coffee Break on songs that mention shopping in the lyrics.

Sly and the Family Stone went to No. 1 with 'There's A Riot Going On'; James Brown and Loretta Lynn were honored for their contributions to U.S. culture; The Tokens started a three-week run at No. 1 with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight', Today in Music History.

When we talk about music being local, should that even matter? Is it possible to be a band from nowhere? Is the guy that plays a bucket poorly with one drumstick a local band? It’s all quite absurd, this labeling of music. Music does not label itself. Music can only be music. Is it better…