The Killers Rarely are there albums that people listen to over and over again. They memorize the words to each song, fantasize about the lead singer, and even years later, for them, the CD still seems...

As winter descends, it becomes more difficult to get out of your warm, cozy bed for that cold morning class. What better way to wake up than with some music? Here are some songs that are guaranteed to...

To continue our theme of comfort food from last week, I want to share a ridiculously simple recipe which may strike many as a rather strange dish, but I promise — it’s insanely comforting. My mom makes...

Angels — usually portrayed as holy creatures with light coming out of their smiles, butterflies swirling around their bodies, and bright yellow halos hovering above their heads. But in Anne Rice’s...

As musical genres become increasingly more specific — especially in metal, which can range from thrash and speed to grindcore and even rap metal — it can be difficult for a band to find its own niche. Des...

Singer Ezra Furman’s pink and white shirt is named “The Pigeon Brigade.” Titling his band’s many songs could be a bother — but Furman titles just about everything in life. With more than 100...

The festival is as epic as the stories and events that preceded it centuries ago. According to the Hindu fable Ramayana, Diwali — the festival of lights — commemorates the return of Lord Raama, his...

Sonny and Cher, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Each couple bridged work and their relationships and ended up with hit songs. Herp Alpert and Lani Hall are two musicians also crossing...

On the surface, Rubblebucket is a nine-piece, Northeastern U.S. band. But digging a little deeper reveals the Afro-beat, high-energy dance-rock experience, which lead vocalist and tenor sax player Kalmia...

For Brenda Hillman, falling in love with an art form is quite like falling in love with a person. Finding the excitement of new love and exploring its depths are exactly how she approaches her poetry,...

Chris Ford is writhing on the floor. It’s his last song, and with his band still jamming on stage, he belts out improvised lyrics while curled up in the fetal position. An entranced audience circles...

Comedian Paula Poundstone was “born” to Tweet. Twitter allows her to make jokes about things she sees in her life that don’t always make it into her performance, she said. “I do the same goddamn...