New York is unparalleled as a live music city. Most nights, let alone weeks, present an array of world-class gig options in every genre imaginable. But with that vast menu comes a certain degree of ...

I first set out to chronicle Joni Mitchell’s transformation from a folk visionary to a jazz voyager; a story of invention to instruction. How she developed her own approach to the guitar, but ...

This week, I’ve got another four albums for your listening ears. There will be three new albums from the past week (on a ...

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Renowned jazz musician Rick Braun will perform at Santa Fe Station, bringing his signature trumpet melodies and smooth jazz ...

Let’s not waste any time here. Paste staff and contributors came together to build a definitive ranking of the greatest guitarists of all time. Here are 150 icons, forgotten heroes, and the best and ...

Starting in 1989, Walker owned and operated KDKO Radio, a Black-owned radio station that historically played R&B, soul, and ...

The Best New Artist nominees at the 2026 Grammys include Olivia Dean, The Marías, Leon Thomas, and more. Here’s what you need ...

From a single inspired by larvae squirming in the dirt to a comically enlightening track about waiting on hold with an insurance company, our music critics share their favorite music from the month.

Now that all that name-dropping is out of the way, it’s time to meet this year’s nominees, who are set to perform at Spotify’s annual Best New Artist party and hit the Grammys stage on February 1. For ...