Rock music

Becca Stevens Mixes Indie Rock, Jazz, R&B Into A 'Perfect Animal'

Becca Stevens brings an eclectic set of influences to her Celebrity Series/Stave Sessions set Thursday night.

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Mar 18, 2015

D'Angelo: 'We Should All Aspire To Be A Black Messiah'

D'Angelo is back with his first CD in 15 years, "Black Messiah." It was worth the wait, says Renee Graham.

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Dec 17, 2014

Dylan's 'Basement Tapes,' Take Two — Loving The Music, Missing The Wonder

Ed Siegel loves having Bob Dylan's "The Basement Tapes Complete," so why does he want to go down to his basement and dig out the original bootleg version?

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Nov 13, 2014

Bob Dylan's 'Basement Tapes' And The Birth Of Rock 'N' Roll Americana

The release of the "The Complete Basement Tapes," a six-CD set, shows why Bob Dylan's unofficial 1967 recordings were such an important chapter in his career and in the history...

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Nov 13, 2014

Is Amanda Palmer Asking, And Sharing, Too Much?

Amanda Palmer talks about some of the controversial issues associated with her in her new book, "The Art of Asking, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let Other...

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Nov 11, 2014

Aretha Franklin performs at a concert in 2013. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Aretha Franklin Proves She's Still The Queen Of Soul

Aretha Franklin's new album is easily her best in years, says WBUR's pop culture correspondent, Renee Graham.

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Oct 23, 2014

The Damned at Warehouse Aberdeen in May 2010 (Dod Morrison)

40 Years And Counting: The Damned And Captain Sensible Still Rock The Stage

Captain Sensible from British punk band the Damned talks about the group, its music, and him becoming more sensible over the years. They will be performing at Royale Boston on...

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Oct 21, 2014

With 2 New CDs, He's Still Every Inch A Prince

Prince has two new CDs out, and he's still marching to his own drummer.

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Oct 2, 2014

The Polyphonic Spree perform at the Marsh Chapel at Boston University. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

The Joyful Sound And Splendor Of The Polyphonic Spree

The Polyphonic Spree goes to Boston University's Marsh Chapel. 'Off the Record' records the fun.

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Sep 29, 2014

East Coast Fans Take The Temperature Of West Coast Rock — Is It Always Sunny?

What's the difference between East and West Coast rock? Andrea Shea polls fans at a Ty Segall concert.

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Sep 22, 2014

1981 Someone & the Somebodies (Courtesy, Neal Trousdale)

Boston Rock Bands Reunite For Pipeline! 25th Anniversary Concert Series

"Pipeline" celebrates 50 years of live rock on WMBR-FM at several venues between Sept. 12 and Oct. 12.

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Sep 10, 2014

Ruthie Ann Miles and the cast of "Here Lies Love." (Joan Marcus)

'Here Lies Love' — David Byrne Makes Beautiful Music With Imelda Marcos

David Byrne is burning down the house at New York's Public Theater in "Here Lies Love," an immersive "musical" about Imelda Marcos.

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Jul 1, 2014

Wot? Ginger Baker Is Talking? Well, More Or Less

Ginger Baker is coming to the Wilbur Theatre Sunday. He has things to say about other musicians and journalists -- most of them not very good.

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Jun 25, 2014

Boston-bred band Viva Viva will perform at the Middle East on May 23. (Matt Teuten)

Springtime Music In Boston: 15 Artists To See Live

Spring is a season of abundance and it’s no different for music. Here is the ARTery's preview of 15 talented acts that Boston will host over the next few months.

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Mar 24, 2014

Singer-Songwriter Marissa Nadler Homes In On Boston

Local singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler has returned to Boston and she'll be at the Redstar Union in Kendall Square Thursday night.

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Mar 18, 2014

Taunton-born rocker Sarah Borges will appear in the Boston-area at the end of March. (Courtesy of Sarah Borges)

Getting Real And Rocking Out With Sarah Borges

Taunton-born rocker Sarah Borges has been spending more time arranging play dates for her son than set lists lately, but she is far from kicking back as she tours with...