When you hear Skye's voice on any of Morcheeba's songs or her solo work, you know you are hearing something that seems to be not of this planet. Her voice is as powerful as an opera singer but is as tender as an eggshell. She mixes soul, rock, dub, and...

In the final night of latest U.S. tour and the final night of two sold-out area shows, Johnny Marr and his band made their live debut in Brooklyn on Friday. Marr, who just played Coachella last month, is in North America in support of his latest solo album, The Messenger....

Jonah Matranga has seen every angle of the music business and every aspect of what it is like to be a musician. From being in bands like New End Original, Far, Gratitude, and his solo work under his birth name and "onelinedrawing." From writing -- and appearing on -- songs...

It is hard to get New Yorkers to get anywhere on time. So when an early show featuring British buzz band The 1975 was happening on Wednesday night at Mercury Lounge, it was not surprising that the gig was sold out, but it was surprising that over 200 New Yorkers...

As his 10th film, Trance, gets a public release next month, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle is on a worldwide press tour promoting his mind bending picture starring James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, and Vincent Cassel. Boyle, who just appeared at SXSW was in New York where he spoke with Logan Hill...

This month marks the 30th anniversary of one of the 1980s best records and the pivot point for one of the world's greatest bands. February 1983 saw and heard the release of U2's third record, War, a record that heard them break into mainstream radio across the world and into...

As we look into the New Year, we look forward to see what new sights and sounds 2013 will bring us. Here is a list of 10 musical acts that are sure to make a name for themselves during the next 12 months.

1) AlunaGeorge
While Brooklyn keeps cranking...

Growing up in the harsh Queensbridge projects, the idea of performing, let alone, headlining Radio City Music Hall on New Year's Eve, probably never crossed Nas' mind. "When I was little we couldn't afford to come here, now, we own this place tonight!," Nas told a sold out Radio City...

Born John Graham Mellor on August 21, 1952 in Ankora, Turkey, the man who would become Joe Strummer would grow up like a gypsy constantly traveling around the world due to his father's profession as a British Foreign Service diplomat. By the time Mellor was nine, he was at boarding...

They have been a band longer than they haven't. They have survived the changing trends in music for nearly six decades. They withstood various line-up changes, and even the death of a band member. Yet, like a fine wine, The Rolling Stones have gotten...

Looking back, 20 years later, it should come as no surprise that Rage Against the Machine, from Los Angeles, Calif., released their explosive debut album on the same day of the 1992 presidential election between President George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot. The album created a statement not...

After seven years, the loss of a founding member, and the addition of some replacement players, New Order returned to New York City. After a few years of battling it out in the press with former bassist, Peter Hook --...

Wednesday night Morrissey dreamt that somebody loved him. The king of pain actually had more than just somebody -- he had a sold-out Radio City show, at the first of three nights in New York City (the second nights were at Terminal 5), loving everything he did and said. On...

When The Afghan Whigs brought their music to the masses, it was during the grunge/garage heyday of the early '90s, when nearly any band that played hard rock was immediately classified as a "Seattle band" or "Grunge band," regardless of their position on the globe. Ohio's Afghan Whigs may have...

It is hard to imagine that The Smiths have been gone for 25 years. The Manchester, England, band whose sound helped define the indie scene in the '80s have been away longer than they were together. September 29 marks the 25th anniversary to the release of their fourth and final...

As the summer comes to a close and autumn readies its place on the seasonal platform, there is no better way to say goodbye to the days of fun in the sun and say hello to the days of changing foliage than going Jones Beach. And I went for a...

2012 has been a remarkable year for Gainsville, Fla. punk/post-hardcore out titans, Hot Water Music. Releasing their new album, Exister, they have been selling out nearly every gig on their headlining tour. They are also hitting the festival circuit as they will be performing at Riot Fest in Chicago later...

Rod Thomas is experiencing something he has only dreamed about. The dream to make music and entertain people from all walks of life from all around the globe is coming true. Thomas, who goes by the stage name Bright Light Bright Light, is a musician, producer, DJ, beatmaker and personality...

As the summer heat rolls on, we all look for a song or an artist that will provide us with music for fun in the sun. Now you may look no further than the Windy City's own YAWN. They are a fantastic live band, and with the release of their...

The last time Radiohead was in town was in September for two very special back-to-back gigs at Roseland Ballroom to test out the intricate and involved compositions from their 2011 release, The King of Limbs. The band won over the club goers -- one of the world's biggest...