Music albums, bands, musicians and songs featured and reviewed.
Celebrating the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
23 April 2024 @ 12:00 am
Each year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction process is a heated debate about who should go in and what "Rock & Roll" even means, but the votes have been tallied and here are this year's inductees.
Nine Country Artists of Color to Check Out in the Wake of "Cowboy Carter"
17 April 2024 @ 12:00 am
In light of the message sent by Beyoncé's recent smash "Cowboy Carter", here is a list of musicians of color who are asserting their rightful share in country music's heritage.
YACHT's Claire L. Evans on Crafting “Chain Tripping” and Capturing “The Computer Accent”
9 April 2024 @ 12:00 am
AllMusic spoke with YACHT vocalist Claire L. Evans about the motivations, challenges, and revelations of integrating AI into their music-making process and a look at the possible future of collaboration.
Classical Highlights for March 2024
3 April 2024 @ 12:00 am
This month we reviewed classical recordings celebrating the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, including a banjo version by Béla Fleck and an inventive medley by Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet (pictured) that mixes Gershwin's songs with the Rhapsody.
How Our Music Affects the Earth
26 March 2024 @ 12:00 am
Superstars flying private jets are in the spotlight thanks to those who closely monitor environmental footprints, but less time is devoted to considering how the music industry as a whole plays a role in impacting the environment.
On a Mission from God: The Definitive Story of The Blues Brothers
19 March 2024 @ 12:00 am
In Daniel De Visé's in-depth new book The Blues Brothers - An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic, the author goes to phenomenal lengths to detail not just the making of the film, but goes back to the beginning, detailing the upbringings of the two actors, their explorations into a burgeoning comedy scene, their rise at SNL, and all the blues that's fit to print.
Indie Folk Artist Mon Rovîa Talks Hope, Inspiration, and Echinacea Tea
12 March 2024 @ 12:00 am
AllMusic had the chance to speak with Liberia-born, Chattanooga-based folk musician Mon Rovîa about his most recent single, "Don't Lose a Good Thing," how he holds onto his optimism, and his favorite type of tea.
Judas Priest's Ian Hill Discusses New Album, Metal Classics, Hall of Fame Induction
6 March 2024 @ 12:00 am
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill spoke with AllMusic shortly before the release of the band's upcoming album Invincible Shield, discussing the record, his picks for favorite and most underrated Priest recordings, and if a 20th studio album is a possibility.
Classical Highlights for February 2024
28 February 2024 @ 12:00 am
Several albums stood out to our reviewers this month. One of those was a beautiful recital of French orchestral songs by Sandrine Piau (pictured). Also from France, Christophe Rousset lead his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques and impressive star singers in one of Lully's famous operas, Atys.
Genre Just Ain't What It Used to Be
21 February 2024 @ 12:00 am
Sometimes an artist can't be neatly boxed into one genre, and this phenomenon is continually more frequent as time passes. While there have always been artists who blend influences from various parts of the music world, the meaning and influence of genre is rapidly changing.