For the music lover in your life with an ear for classics and a craving for discovery, this year’s multidisc sets are the ultimate gift. From legendary live performances to career-defining reissues, these collections offer a backstage pass to some of the most pivotal moments in music history. Whether it’s unraveling the raw brilliance of ..read more

Every December, the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 sees a wave of older Christmas classics reclaiming their spots on the charts, with songs by Mariah Carey, Wham!, Brenda Lee, Bobby Helms, Burl Ives, and Andy Williams leading the charge. This phenomenon isn’t just a quirk of the season but a testament to how deeply intertwined ..read more

Gotye’s haunting breakup anthem “Somebody That I Used to Know,” featuring Kimbra, became a global sensation upon its release in 2011. The Grammy-winning hit blends Luiz Bonfá’s 1967 instrumental “Seville” with a minimalist xylophone melody, topping charts in over 30 countries and earning multi-platinum certifications worldwide. With over 2 billion YouTube views and 2.3 billion ..read more

Jim Carrey can’t help but get emotional when he sings “Silent Night,” but he’s determined to get through it because he’s a professional ..read more

David Sylvian‘s ‘The Good Son Vs The Only Daughter – The Blemish Remixes’ and ‘Dyed in the Wool – Manafon Variations’ will be released on vinyl for the first time in January 2025. Initially released on Sylvian’s samadhisound label in 2005 and 2011, respectively, but were previously only available on digitally and on CD. ‘The ..read more

Steely Dan’s sophisticated jazz pop fourth album, 1975’s Katy Lied, with such standouts as “Black Friday,” “Bad Sneakers” and “Doctor Wu,” will return to vinyl for the first time in more than forty years on January 31, 2025, via Geffen/UMe, continuing the extensive reissue program of the band’s classic ABC and MCA Records catalog. The series, which began in November ..read more

Today, Wicked: The Soundtrack makes Billboard 200 history with the highest debut ever for a theatrical adaptation of a stage musical and debuts at #1 on the Top Album Sales, Soundtracks, and Vinyl Albums charts.  In addition, the soundtrack debut marks the biggest sales week for any soundtrack this decade. Listen to Wicked: The Soundtrack HERE via Universal Pictures / Republic Records / Verve Records.  Universal Pictures’ Wicked is in theaters now. Since it’s release, Wicked ..read more

In the winter of 1974, WAR was already a half-decade into their career and fresh off the success of the #1 Billboard best-selling album of 1973, The World Is a Ghetto. Following months of touring throughout the US, and then nearly thirty shows across Europe, WAR arrived in Japan for the first time ever, to perform a series ..read more

Kevin Parker of Tame Impala’s Orchid is not just a synthesizer—it’s a game-changer for songwriters and producers. With a single-octave keyboard, innovative chord voicing, and modes like Strum and Arpeggiator, it transforms basic chords into limitless musical possibilities. Launching 12.18.24 for $518, this portable powerhouse also features a bass synth engine, lush effects, and USB-C ..read more

Music is about pushing boundaries. Avie Sheck just redefined what fusion music can be. He took Radiohead’s iconic “Creep” and made it his own. But wait, there’s more. He brought in his mom. Yes, his mom! She’s not just any mom—she’s an incredible Hindustani vocalist. Together, they blended rock with Raag Bilawal. If you don’t ..read more