Interviews

• Wolfgang Van Halen unleashes Mammoth WVH, 5 Things to Know
• Def Leppard's latest box set and more, 5 Things to Know
• Lukas Nelson sees "Stars" on new album, 5 Things to Know
• Mike Posner decompressing but proud after Everest climb
• Rufus Wainwright "Does Judy" virtually, 5 Things to Know
• Ex-ICP publicist chronicles salvation by Prince in new book
• Ex-ICP publicist chronicles salvation by Prince in new book
• Kansas releases new live album, 5 things to Know
• ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons releases new solo album, 5 Things to Know
• Ex-Sponge guitarist took long path to new MC Roads band
• Romeo's Rachel Mac is ready for what's next after 'The Voice'
• Umphrey's McGee at Crofoot Festival Grounds, 5 Things to Know
• Black Keys spread "Delta Kream" on latest album, 5 Things to Know
• "1971" documentary series on Apple TV+, 5 Things to Know
• Pop Evil proves "Versatile" on sixth album, 5 Things to Know
• Counting Crows drop new EP, planning ahead, 5 Things to Know
• Romeo's Rachel Mac is happy in "The Voice" spotlight
• Tragically Hip digs new EP out of the vaults, 5 Things to Know
• "Respect" biopic aims to do right by Aretha Franklin
• Moody Blues' John Lodge talks new songs, 5 Things to Know
• D-Nice on the Preakness, #ClubQuarantine and more, 5 Things to Know
• Myles Kennedy cranks it up for second solo album, 5 Things to Know
• Anthrax's Charlie Benante steps out solo, 5 Things to Know
• Straight No Chaser's livestream weekend, 5 Things to Know
• Go-Go's are "Head Over Heels" with good reason, 5 Things to Know
• Rockfield studio documentary opens wide, 5 Things to Know
• Shelby Township's Chloe Moriondo goes for 'Blood' on debut album
• Heart's Nancy Wilson releases first solo album, 5 Things to Know
• Busy, creative quarantine led to new Accidentals EP
• Michigander is "OK" with Detroit, 5 Things to Know
• Judy Collins takes flight with "White Bird" album
• Jody Porter talks Schlesinger tribute, new album, 5 Things to Know
• Staind returns with new live album, streams: Q&A
• Ricky Byrd sings about sobering times, 5 Things to Know
• Moon Vs. Sun pairs married music vets for emotionally raw album, film
• New box set expands legacy of John Lennon's first solo album
• Mick Fleetwood's all-star Peter Green tribute concert arrives live On Demand
• Peter Frampton forgets the words (not really) on new album: Q&A
• Hootie & the Blowfish livestream from 2019, 5 Things to Know
• Dirty Honey navigates challenges in making first full LP
• We Came As Romans plants a new livestream, 5 Things to Know
• Twiztid's fully loaded for 2021, 5 Things to Know
• Jethro Tull leader doesn't mind living in the past with latest projects
• Offspring's first new album in nine years, 5 Things to Know
• Marty Friedman's "Tokyo Jukebox 3" and more, 5 Things to Know
• Don Was launches weekly radio show on WDET
• Barenaked Ladies "Flip" for new virtual concert
• Hannah Baiardi's new music comes "Straight From the Soul"
• Cheap Trick is still "all alright" with new album: Q&A
• Travis re-releases debut album "Good Feeling," 5 Things to Know
• Detroit's Cowboy Mouth delivers new album, 5 Things to Know
• Ben Howard's "Collections..." and livestream, 5 Things to Know
• Jon Anderson from Yes mines his vaults, 5 Things to Know
• Jake Bass finds a fresh musical path, and all that jazz
• Dionne Warwick's tweeting, Zooming, TikToking her way through pandemic
• Van Go Go gets back after decade-plus break
• Ratt's Stephen Pearcy hits the stage virtually, 5 Things to Know
• The Alarm declares "War" on new "trigger-point" album
• Noel Paul Stookey sings for "Just Causes," 5 Things to Know
• Suzi Quatro stays in creative overdrive with latest album
• Tower of Power releases 50th anniversary live album, 5 Things to Know
• Guitar heroes band together in Smith/Kotzen project
• Sara Watkins settles 'Under the Pepper Tree,' 5 Things to Know
• Black Sabbath bassist looks back at wild, crazy times: Q&A
• "Genius: Aretha" miniseries aims to "serve the queen"
• Ringo Starr says new EP was therapeutic respite from pandemic
• John Oates organizes virtual fundraiser for Feeding America
• Nils Lofgren on "Bonus Tracks," Springsteen and more, 6 Things to Know
• Sting talks "Duets," new music and more: Q&A
• System of a Down's Serj Tankian has a new EP, 5 Things to Know
• AJ Croce's livestream and "By Request," 5 Things to Know
• Kiss declared Detroit "Rock City" 45 years ago
• Flogging Molly's St. Patrick's day livestream, 5 Things to Know
• Dropkick Murphys' St. Patrick's Day livestream, 5 Things to Know
• For Detroit's Royce 5'9", best rap album is THE Grammy category
• Oak Park media vet revisits Detroit's summer of '67 in new novel
• Michael Londra's "Ireland With Michael" concert, 3 Things to Know
• CeCe Winans goes to church on new album, 5 Things to Know
• Year-old pandemic taught musicians to play in a different world
• Poncho Sampedro on the ragged glory of Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Q&A
• Chevelle drops new album, "Niratias," 5 Things to Know
• Fastest Land Animal sprints out of the gate
• Smashing Pumpkins guitarist headlines virtual benefit for crew members
• Kiss' Paul Stanley pours his heart and soul into other band, new album
• Kiss declared Detroit "Rock City" 45 years ago
• Wynton Marsalis talks "Democracy!," justice and jazz, 5 Things to Know
• Chevelle drops new album, "Niratias," 5 Things to Know
• Black Crowes expand debut album for new release: Q&A
• Whitesnake has "The Blues" on new compilation, 5 Things to Know
• Bonnie Tyler promises "The Best is Yet to Come," Q&A
• Menahan Street Band's "Exciting" return, 5 Things to Know
• Alice Cooper tells "Detroit Stories" on his hometown-loving new album
• Nickel Creek's virtual "Livecreek Experience" streams, 5 Things to Know
• Edie Brickell & New Bohemians back with new album: Q&A
• Billy Strings' virtual "Deja Vu Experiment," 5 Things to Know
• John Fogerty's sons launch Hearty Har, 5 Things to Know
• Todd Rundgren predicts virtual concert tour will be 'the new normal'
• Jacksons reissues chart group's post-Motown transition
• Robbie Robertson on The Band's "Stage Fright" boxed set: Q&A
• Motown mates mourn passing of Supremes' Mary Wilson
• 3 Doors Down launches "Live X 3" streaming concerts, 6 Things to Know
• J Dilla's Ma Dukes on "Welcome 2 Detroit" at 20, 5 Things to Know
• Steven Wilson on why "The Future Bites," 5 Things to Know
• Aaron Lee Tasjan's revealing new album, 5 Things to Know
• Little Steven on Disciples of Soul, Liverpool, Springsteen and more: Q&A
• Don McLean on 50 years of "American Pie," 5 Things to Know
• Depeche Mode's Martin Gore monkeys around on new solo EP: Q&A
• Guitar wizard Gary Lucas gets "essential" with new compilation, 5 Things to Know
• Ozzy Osbourne's "quiet" daughter makes some noise as ARO: Q&A
• Stray Cats Lee Rocker drops new solo album, 5 Things to Know
• Hounds "Three Hits of Acid" -- exclusive video premiere
• Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites drops first solo album, 5 Things to Know
• Faithless' first new album in 10 years, 5 Things to Know
• Sammy Hagar and friends made the best of quarantine with new "Lockdown" album
• Melvins drummer Dale Crover's second solo album, 5 Things to Know
• War and Treaty was "head over heels" to appear on "ACL"
• Jimmy Eat World's virtual "Phoenix Sessions," 5 Things to Know
• Joss Stone's new song and more, 5 Things to Know
• Journey guitarist excited about "Universe" of new music, projects
• Firefall's first new album in 20+ years, 5 Things to Know
• Bowie keyboardist orchestrating all-star virtual tribute spectacular
• Avatar's "Ages" streaming series, 5 Things to Know
• Tesla bassist's new memoir, 5 Things to Know
• Senior Silver Bullet Band members remember the late Alto Reed
• Bob Seger remembers Alto Reed, his "bold" and "brave" friend and bandmate
• Kiss will "Kiss 2020 Goodbye" with virtual NYE concert from Dubai
• George Thorogood's complete "Live In Boston, 1982" album, 5 Things to Know
• Pentatonix sings Christmas -- again, 5 Things to Know
• Jeff Pilson on Foreigner in quarantine. Heavy Hitters project: 5 Things to Know
• Suzanne Vega plays "New York Songs and Stories" for The Ark, vitually: Q&A
• Steve Perry traces journey to latest album on new release
• Kinks' "Lola" album turns 50: Q&A
• Kevin Godley on his first solo album, 10cc, Beatles: Q&A
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra adapts, improvises, overcomes with virtual show
• Barenaked Ladies' "A Very Virtual Christmas," 5 Things to Know"
• GRiZmas goes virtual, 5 Things to Know
• Joe Walsh's virtual Vets Aid benefit, 5 Things to Know
• Bad Religion celebrates 40th anniversary virtually, 5 Things to Know
• Dave Koz's Christmas show goes virtual, 5 Things to Know
• Engelbert Humperdinck's virtual "Christmas Special," 5 Things to Know
• Straight No Chaser's virtual holiday "tour," 5 Things to Know
• Matthew Check branches out with new album, 5 Things to Know
• Jeff Daniels is "Alive and Well Enough" on latest album
• Wolfgang Van Halen talks about his dad, "Distance" and his new music: Q&A
• Rico Nasty's "Nightmare Vacation," 5 Things to Know
• Cranberries celebrate second album with boxed set: Q&A
• British rock group Uriah Heep celebrates 50 years: Q&A
• Nels Cline Singers' surprising and ambitious new album, 5 Things to Know
• White Stripes' "Greatest Hits" was a missing piece in Detroit group's legacy
• We Came As Romans live online, 5 Things to Know
• Book chronicles vintage jazz clubs, culture of the 1940s and 1950s
• Chris Hillman's "Time Between" memoir, 5 Things to Know
• Alice in Chains receiving home town honor, vitually: Q&A
• Mousketeers regroup for holiday album, streaming special
• Berlin goes orchestra with "Strings Attached," 5 Things to Know
• Josh Groban seeks "Harmony" in troubled times: Q&A
• Garth Brooks brings some "FUN," and fun, to a very tough year
• John Fogerty created a "little family band" out of pandemic quarantine
• Pink Floyd reissues "The Delicate Sound of Thunder," 5 Things to Know
• Shaggy celebrates "Christmas in the Islands," 5 Things to Know
• Guns N' Roses' Slash talks pinball, touring, new music -- 5 Things to Know
• Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell turns to Dirty Knobs, 5 Things to Know
• These are exciting "Days" for Oakland County's Stephie James
• Lumineers' Wesley Schultz live online, 5 Things to Know
• Guitarist Martin Barre celebrates 50 years of Jethro Tull, 5 Things to Know
• Doobie Brothers ready to "finally" be inducted into Rock Hall
• T. Rex survivor humbled by Rock Hall induction
• Alter Bridge's new EP and beyond, 5 Things to Know
• Patty Griffin's Virtual Residency, 5 Things to Know
• "Ready Steady Go!" director recounts show's rockin' run, chronicled in new book
• Men At Work's virtual benefit concert, 5 Things to Know
• Midnight Oil's first new album since 2002, 5 Things to Know
• Mr. Bungle is back and "Raging," 5 Things to Know
• Puscifer's new album and streaming concert, 5 Things to Know
• Black Stone Cherry's new album and virtual concert, 5 Things to Know
• Cam's new album and livestream concert, 5 Things to Know
• Country Music Hall of Fame's Big Night gala online, 5 Things to Know
• Entertainment producer fills pandemic free time with song tournaments
• Goo Goo Dolls live online, 5 Things to Know
• Sharon Jones' new covers album, 5 Things to Know
• Tom Morello details a life of music and activism in new photo memoir
• Sam Amidon gets back to folk; 5 Things to Know
• Peter Gabriel guitarist talks "lovely mixture of play and seriousness" in concert
• "Dreams" Tik Tok resurgence has been "nuts" for Mick Fleetwood, Fleetwood Mac
• Michigan's Jake Allen brings a world of lessons to new album, "Affirmation Day"
• Tragically Hip frontman's final recordings face down mortality
• Immediate Family's debut EP, 5 Things to Know
• Shinedown's Smith & Myers at the Crofoot drive-in, 5 Things to Know
• Steel Panther's Crofoot drive-in concert, 5 Things to Know
• Verve Pipe live online, 6 Things to Know
• The Doors' "Morrison Hotel" turns 50: Q&A
• Blue Oyster Cult's first new album in nearly 20 years: Q&A
• Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Brandi Carlile rock the vote for GALvanize, 5 Things to Know
• Linkin Park celebrates 20 years since blockbuster debut, "Hybrid Theory:" Q&A
• Rufus Wainwright's online series, 5 Things to Know
• Hanson livestreams from Tulsa, 6 Things to Know
• Don Was recalls "sweet," talented former neighbor Eddie Van Halen
• William Shatner gets the blues: Q&A
• Concert of Colors launches pandemic edition on TV, radio, online
• Michael McDonald's staying busy in quarantine: Q&A
• Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford's new memoir, 5 Things to Know
• "Runner" documentary offers story of hope, resilience
• Ace Frehley's "Origins Vol. 2," 5 Things to Know
• War and Treaty's new "Hearts Town," 6 Things to Know
• Squirrel Nut Zippers find "The Lost Songs of Doc Souchon," 5 Things to Know
• Thurston Moore's "By the Fire," 5 Things to Know"
• Tommy Marz's new "Chasing Lights" EP, 5 Things to Know
• Electronic musician-producer explores "The Art" in a new way
• Joe Bonamassa live online -- and more, 5 Things to Know
• "Whose Line?" duo brings improv act to virtual world
• Lamb of God's shepherding a batch of new projects amidst pandemic
• Every little thing's alright for the Wailers; Q&A
• Barenaked Ladies at Red Rocks and more, 5 Things to Know
• Helen Reddy biopic "I Am Woman" roars onto screens
• Goo Goo Dolls bassist covers Kiss for festival he founded
• New DSO artistic director excited for new season, challanges
• Six albums in, Detroit singer KEM still believes "Love Always Wins"
• Detroit Jazz Fest seeks "Justice" with opening night wuite
• Billy Ocean's "One World," 5 Things to Know
• Billy Pilgrim's "Time Machine" return, 5 Things to Know
• David Broza's new album, 5 Things to Know
• Metallica takes pandemic "step forward" with new album, concert
• George Bedard live from The Ark, 3 Things to Know
• Seether's new album and livestream, 5 Things to Know
• Billy Raffoul's debut album, 5 Things to Know
• Allman Betts Band live online, 5 Things to Know
• During pandemic, Mavericks roll on with new album, streaming concert
• New Erasure album brings the happy to hard times
• New Snow Patrol EP was written with fans
• Nil Lofgren's latest live album was unexpected, but welcome
• Arlo Guthrie's timely new tune, 5 Things to Know
• Ethan Daniel Davidson reaches back, with feeling, on his new album
• Milford-born hitmaker Tommee Profitt isn't "faking" about his music
• Billy Clyro live online, 5 Things to Know
• Historic Stooges live album is fresh triumph for Third Man Records
• Iggy Pop on the Stooges historic, chaotic Goose Lake performance
• Greensky Bluegrass' Leap Year Sessions "tour," 5 Things to Know
• Remembering Goose Lake, Michigan's Woodstock, 50 years later
• Piff the Magic Dragon live online, 5 Things to Know
• Creem magazine documentary ready for wide opening
• Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli live online, 5 Things to Know
• Go-Go's unseal lips for revealing new Showtime documentary
• Stone Temple Pilots live online, 5 Things to Know
• Bill Kirchen "at" The Ark, 5 Things to Know
• Pop Evil keeps the music coming during pandemic shutdown
• Talking Heads drummer sheds light, and "Love," in new memoir
• Asleep at the Wheel live online, 5 Things to Know
• Sax star Dave McMurray shines with new Black Light Collective project
• Bush's new "The Kingdom," 5 Things to Know
• Bacon Brothers' new album, 5 Things to Know
• Michigan's Billy Strings is ready for a steamy, streamy July
• Metamora singer covers Lukas Graham hit to celebrate OU graduation
• Ringo Starr's turning 80 -- with a little help from his friends, of course
• Switchfoot's BRO-AM online, 5 Things to Know
• Michael McDermott "at" the Ark, 5 Things to Know
• Chris Smither "at" the Ark, 3 Things to Know
• Friendship feeds creativity in Detroit's Eastern Market
• Musical DNA makes Callaghan Belle "obsessed," and active
• Todd Rundgren creates vitual TV show in his pandemic downtime
• Wang Chung/Abducted by the 80s, 5 Things to Know
• Steel Panther's ready to save the world with online concert
• Puddle of Mudd live online, 3 Things to Know
• Goo Goo Dolls release "Fearless" video from Kalamazoo
• Laurel Canyon documentary dives into rich musical history
• Jimmy Buffett lives on the "Flip Side" with first new album in seven years
• Dropkick Murphys, Bruce Springsteen prepare stream dream from Fenway Park
• Nick Piunti is up for new "Downtime" album
• Joe Grushecky celebrates 40 years of good houserocking time -- and staying alive
• Alice Cooper sends "positive" and "encouraging" message with new Covid-19 single
• Michigan's Sweet Water Warblers is greater than the sum of its parts
• D-Nice comes out of quarantine to play live show for first responders
• Laughing Matter: Pandemic is teaching comics how to stand up even if they can't hear the laughs
• Hit songwriter Dan Wilson saying busy, creative during quarantine
• Rescheduling shows is a tough task in unsteady Covid-19 environment
• Rap duo Twiztid releases surprise album, video
• Full Stop: Music shutdown means hard times for support crews
• Coronavirus shutdowns move live music to the Web
• "6 Degrees" show puts spotlight on Detroit music
• Squirrel Nut Zippers at the Magic Bag, 3 Things to Know
• Little Big Town at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Omar Sosa and Yilian Canizares at Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 3 Things to Know
• Michingan native maintains theater "Tradition" in "Fiddler on the Roof"
• Dave Mason at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• Naked Magicians don't have much up their sleeves, or sleeves at all
• Ashley McBryde at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Lanco at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Steve Hackett at Fillmore Detroit, 3 Things to Know
• Bethel Music at EMU Convocation Center, 3 Things to Know
• "Onward" creator drew on "magic" of his Clawson upbringing for new Pixar film
• Black Lips at Deluxx Fluxx, 3 Things to Know
• Garth Brooks shares Detroit memories before Ford Field concert
• Garth Brooks is ready to party on at Ford Field
• Eric Johnson at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Chase Rice at Ford Field, 3 Things to Know
• Sean Forbes at Third Man Records, 5 Things to Know
• Mom roles work for Troy-born "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" actress
• Mavis Staples at Michigan Theater, 3 Things to Know
• Local skater, husband having "Road Trip Adventures" with Disney on Ice
• Local H at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Soul Asylum at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• "Clerks" duo reunites for Astronomicon in Sterling Heights
• And here's to "The Simon & Garfunkel Story" at the Fox Theatre
• Verve Pipe at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Allman Betts Band at Michigan Theater, 5 Things to Know
• Lumineers at Little Caesar's Arena, 5 Things to Know
• Verve Pipe at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Mandy Patinkin at the Fisher Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Paul Van Dyk at Elektricity, 3 Things to Know
• Umphrey's McGee at Fillmore Detroit, 5 Things to Know
• Lone Bellow at Ann Arbor Folk Festival, 3 Things to Know
• Fruition at Otus Supply, 3 Things to Know
• Jordan Davis at Majestic Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Steve Gorman at Rock City Music, 5 Things to Know
• Herman's Hermits at Andiamo, 5 Things to Know
• Black Pumas at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Chass Palminteri took "A Bronx Tale" from stage to screen and back to stage again
• Macomb concert photographer opens first exhibit
• G.Love at The Ark, 3 Things to Know
• Muggs at the Magic Bag, 3 Things to Know
• Cirque du Soleil hits the ice again with "AXEL" at LCA
• Detroit rockers Wilson ready to bid fond, loud farewell at the Crofoot
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Little Caesars Arena, 5 Things to Know
• Billy Strings at Majestic Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• Kurtis Blow does some Christmas Rappin' in "The Hip Hop Nutcracker"
• Bettye LaVette at Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 5 Things to Know
• Anti-Flag at Majestic Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• Motown's Holland-Dozier-Holland tell their stories in separate accounts
• Singer-songwriter duo plays rare show in Lake Orion
• Hanson at Royal Oak Music Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Get Up Kids at Loving Touch, 3 Things to Know
• Ace Frehley at Token Lounge, 5 Things to Know
• Pop Evil acoustic at Saint Andrew's Hall, 5 Things to Know
• Family Stone at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• Wizards of Winter at Flagstar Strand, 5 Things to Know
• Fall Out Boy frontman falls out for film and TV scoring
• GRiZ keeps the giving spirit of GRiZMAS alive for another season
• Thrash metal documentary screening in Detroit
• Pineapple Thief at the Crofoot, 5 Things to Know
• Magic is sweet spot for Illusionists' Steve Valentine
• Edgar Winter at the Crofoot, 5 Things to Know
• Rock veterans Cherie Currie and Brie Darling team up for new duo
• Broadway veteran greets "Hello, Dolly!" with enthusiasm
• Leonard Slatkin returns to paint musical "Pictures" with the DSO
• Yelawolf at the Fillmore Detroit, 5 Things to Know
• John Leguizamo teaches "Lating History for Morons" at the Fox Theatre
• Jurassic World Live at Little Caesars Arena, 5 Things to Know
• Wayne State alumnus had a mission to drive "Jitney" to Broadway -- and beyond
• Joe Bonamassa at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Detroit's Tribe spotlighted on new compilation album
• Lady Antebellum's Slim Gambill in Detroit, 5 Things to Know
• Jim Breuer at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• X Ambassadors at Fillmore Detroit, 5 Things to Know
• Julia Michaels at Royal Oak Music Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Detroit's Commissioned keeps the faith with reunion shows, biopic
• John 5 at the Token Lounge, 5 Things to Know
• John 5 at Token Lounge, 5 Things to Know
• Ray LaMontagne at the Fox Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• "Miles Davis: Birth of Cool" at the DFT, 5 Things to Know
• Natasha Bedingfield at the Majestic, 3 Things to Know
• Willie NIle at the Magic Bag, 3 Things to Know
• Tegan and Sara in Royal Oak, 5 Things to Know
• Incubus at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Deep Purple at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Skillet at Fillmore Detroit, 5 Things to Know
• Dionne Warwock at Sound Board, 3 Things to Know
• Black Keys at Little Caesars Arena, 5 Things to Know
• Sara Bareilles at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Yungblud at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• U-M music prof moonlights as "Come From Away" music director
• Phil Collins is back and, he promises, Not Dead Yet
• "Come From Away" mayor overwhelmed by 9/11 musical
• Stone Temple Pilots at MIchigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Greg Laswell at the Ark, 3 Things to Know
• Avril Lavigne at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• For King & Country at EMU, 3 Things to Know
• Ken Stringfellow at Steinway PIano Gallery, 3 Things to Know
• Waterboys at the Majestic Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• Brant Bjork at the Magic Bag, 3 Things to Know
• Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Fillmore Detroit
• Al Jardine with Brian Wilson in Royal Oak, 5 Things to Know
• Zombies at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Gov't Mule at the Fillmore Detroit, 3 Things to Know
• Band of Skulls at El Club, 3 Things to Know
• Justin Townes Earle at The Ark, 3 Things to Know
• Accidentals at the Flagstar Strand Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• Detroit Youth Choir director's ready to win it all on "AGT"
• Patti Smith stays guided by work, and there's plenty of it
• B-52's at Meadow Brook, 5 Things to Know
• Kierra "Kiki" Sheard at Greater Emmanuel, 5 Things to Know
• Long Ryders at the Magic Bag, 3 Things to Know
• Ken Burns documentary digs deep into "Country Music" history, heritage
• ZZ Top at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Bush at Meadow Brook, 5 Things to Know
• Fresh the Clownsss at UniverSoul Circus, 5 Things to Know
• Lenny Kravitz at the Fox Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Novi actress has many lives in "Cats"
• Stanley Clarke at Detroit Jazz Fest, 5 Things to Know
• Dave Koz and Summer Horns at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Wiggles at the Fox Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• "Hitsville" documentary digs deep into Motown's success, legacy
• Marshall Crenshaw helps the Smithereens keep rocking
• "Hitsville" documentary digs deep into Motown's success, legacy
• Wayne Brady at Sound Board, 3 Things to Know
• Thomas McClary's Commodores Experience at Beacon Park, 3 Things to Know
• The Alarm at Saint Andrew's Hall, 3 Things to Know
• Hootie & the Blowfsh at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Barenaked Ladies at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Papa Roach at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 3 Things to Know
• Smashing Pumpkins at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Korn at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Alice in Chains at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Slipknot at DTE, 3 Things to Know
• Backstreet Boys at Little Caesars Arena, 5 Things to Know
• Santana celebrates the past and present in an eventful year
• Three albums in, Tuxedo duo has ties that bind
• Doobie Brothers at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Mosaic Youth Theatre's "Now That I Can Dance" at the DIA, 5 Things to Know
• Old Crow Medicine Show at Sound Board, 3 Things to Know
• The Tubes at The Aretha, 3 Things to Know
• Parker Millsap at the Magic Bag, 3 Things to Know
• Jon Anderson at Rockin' on the Riverfront, 5 Things to Know
• Styx at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• Herbie Hancock at The Aretha, 3 Things to Know
• Bryan Adams at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Robert Crenshaw book details truths, and myths, about his "Rock Odyssey"
• Spoon at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Loverboy at Rockin' on the Rivefront, 5 Things to Know
• UB40 at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Ringo Starr at Caesars Windsor, 5 Things to Know
• Detroit artist creates special Teva mural for Mo Pop festival
• PrettyMuch at Fillmore Detroit, 3 Things to Know
• PrettyMuch at Fillmore Detroit, 3 Things to Know
• Temptations at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Temptations at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Slash at Caesars Windsor, 5 Things to Know
• Peter Frampton's doing his best to go out in style
• Steve Earle at Saint Andrew's, 3 Things to Know
• Chevelle at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• REO Speedwagon at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• West Bloomfield's Jesse Palter starts a new chapter with "Paper Trail" album
• Tedeschi Trucks Band at Meadow Brook, 5 Things to Know
• Goo Goo Dolls at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Alice Cooper keeps his Ol' Black Eyes focused on the present -- and future
• The Maine's Sad Summer Tour in Pontiac, 3 Things to Know
• Belle and Sebastian in Royal Oak, 3 Things to Know
• Dhani Harrison with ELO at Little Caesars, 5 Things to Know
• Baroness at Majestic Theatre, 3 Things to Know
• The Struts at Fillmore Detroit, 3 Things to Know
• Bobby Rush at Hart Plaza, 3 Things to Know
• Bobby Rush at Hart Plaza, 3 Things to Know
• Clarkston's Shantel at 20 Front Street, 5 Things to Know
• Rush bassist to sign books in Livonia
• Rosanne Cash at Royal Oak Music Theatre, 5 Things to Know
• Dave Alvin at The Ark, 3 Things to Know
• Badflower at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• DevilDriver at Harpo's, 3 Things to Know
• Shinedown at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Static-X at Harpo's, 5 Things to Know
• Don Was celebrates his past and present at this year's Concert of Colors
• The Used at DTE, 3 Things to Know
• Sublime with Rome at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Detroit Lines at El Club, 3 Things to Know
• John Lodge at Meadow Brook, 5 Things to Know
• Yes at Meadow Brook, 5 Things to Know
• Steve Miller is going to the country on latest tour collaboration
• Dierks Bentley at DTE, 5 Things to Know
• Fitz & the Tantrums at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Jimmy Eat World at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 5 Things to Know
• Scott Stapp at Saint Andrew's Hall, 5 Things to Know
• Jerry Joseph at Otus Supply, 3 Things to Know
• War at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• Jimmie Vaughan at Token Lounge, 5 Things to Know
• George Clinton is giving up the funk -- on the road, at least
• Notable book honor brings Wayne Kramer back hom
• Michael McDonald at Sound Board, 5 Things to Know
• Howard Jones at Saint Andrews Hall, 5 Things to Know
• Maureen Choi at Cliff Bell's, 5 Things to Know
• Death Cab For Cutie at Masonic Temple, 5 Things to Know
• New Kids on the Block at Little Caesars, 5 Things to Know
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• O.A.R. celebrating 20 years by looking forward
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• Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg have plenty of high times together
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• Huey Lewis & the News are still workin' for livin'
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• Double-billed with the Beach Boys has the Temptations on Cloud Nine
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• The LIstening Room: Buddy Guy, Led Zeppelin, ICP, Joss Stone and more...
• Harry Connick Jr.'s getting ready for "Idol's" big final year
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• Diana Krall is happy with her big body of work
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• Shania Twain's on final tour. No, really...
• Comparisons will always be a way of life for Sublime with Rome
• We Came As Romans to celebrate new album at hometown Warped Tour stop
• The Eagles keep winging through their history
• X soldiering on despite ailing band member
• Being "Reckless" brought a big reward to rocker Bryan Adams
• Incubus tour with deftones is a reunion of sorts
• Second time was the charm for new R5 album
• Shinedown's chomping at the bit for new album release
• Prepping for tour, Madonna says she "appreciates" her home town
• Florida Georgia Line is all saddled up for Faster Horses festival
• Dale Watson keeps rockin' 20 years on
• Def Leppard and Styx pile on the hits for summer tour
• John Butler Trio keeps looking for new achievements
• It's more than a feeling for Boston's No. 2 man
• Crowdfunded album has Matthew Sweet feeling the heat
• Judas Priest is heavier than ever 45 years in
• Don Was Revue electrifies Mojo's legacy at Concert of Colors
• Don Was gets his Mojo on for Concert of Colors tribute
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• Slayer's latest metal was forged from hard times
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• Joshua Davis figures he won by "losing" on "The Voice"
• Frontman had confidence for 311's future success
• New album, film have Brian Wilson riding a wave of popularity
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• Scott Weiland rocks through the hard times
• New album, new label put Detroit rockers Wilson in a brighter spotlight
• Toby Keith likes being a write-ous dude
• Scott Weiland pushes past hard times
• Buckcherry has new "Rock 'N' Roll" album on the way
• No. 1 album was odd experience for Weird Al
• Southside Johnny's focusing on fun these days
• Jimmy Buffett has new music in his sights
• Dashboard Confessional returns from hiatus
• Canada's Mother Mother is happy to be the "guinea pig" for its record company
• Imagine Dragons gets past sophomore slump
• Derek Trucks makes Tedeschi Trucks Band his full priority
• David Gray's enjoying back end of latest album cycle
• Lyrics came better late than never for Heartless Bastards' new album
• Bob Seger tribute band wants to make a "home" in Detroit
• Colin Hay is still a man hard at work
• Lady Antebellum is still riding its "747" on summer tour
• Paul Rodgers still likes keeping Bad Company
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• Mumford & Sons change, but not just for change's sake
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• Unplugging has been a triumph for Rik Emmett
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• Jarekus Singleton finds his gospel in the blues
• Wire plugs into "expanding" audience
• The Pixies embrace polarized fan base
• Josh Rouse adapts to pop music middle age
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• "Love & Mercy" mines dark territory for Beach Boys' Brian Wilson
• Darius Rucker fired up to headline Detroit's Downtown Hoedown
• George Thorogood, Brian Setzer ready to raise a ruckus at DTE
• Postmodern Jukebox puts a jazzy spin on the hits
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• Taylor Swift plans to party like it's "1989"
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• Les Sans Culottes likes its rock with a French accent
• New Kids on the Block are fit for the Main Event
• Taking a break from music was key for Brandi Carlile
• Civil Twilight pushes towards new directions on third album
• Built To Spill is still built to last
• GRiZ hopes for third-time charm at Movement festival
• Snoop Dogg turns DJ Snoopadelic for Movement festival
• Skrillex and Boys Noize will let Dog Blood bark at Movement this weekend
• Clutch, Mastodon tour is a meeting of kindred spirits
• DTE is concert paradise for Eddie Money
• Matt Sharp keeps buying time for the Rentals to rock
• All Time Los is growing up -- but not too much
• RAIN tribute keeps Beatles music alive for fans
• Bluegrass is a broad world for the Infamous Stringdusters
• Music is still a passion for Ethan Daniel Davidson
• It's about location, location, location for Great Lake Swimmers
• Producing legend helped Palma Violents hone in on sophomore album
• Pokey LaFarge stays true to his roots
• Faith No More reunion finally yields new album
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• Personnel change energezes Death Cab For Cutie
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• Fast start has Leon Bridges hanging on for dear life
• Straight outta Bloomfield Hills, Sofi K is primed to perform
• A lifetime with the blues makes Joe Louis Walker happy
• The Maine gets happy with latest album
• The Sonics -- why you should note hope you die before you get old
• Folk is just one part of Two Gallants' makeup
• Delta Rae grows, provokes on new album
• Blue Man Group returns to the Fisher Theatre
• Sixx:A.M. breaks out of Motley Crue's shadow
• Detroit rappers Twiztid continue to grow their empire
• Smokin' Joe Kubek keeps refining his blues
• Joe Bonamassa is happy to have the blues
• Fab Faux offers a double feature of Beatles albums in Ann Arbor
• Kyle Eastwood channels 50s influences on latest album
• Musical brings passion to The Passion
• Ireland's Kodaline feels its grown, matured between albums
• Guster is "grateful" for career longevity
• Family music is more than kid stuff for the Verve Pipe
• Organic music is Lotus' focus these days
• Ryan Cabrera 's year will be full of new music
• Houndmouth is making more noise with second album
• Louise Goffin's keeping her father's spirit alive
• MC5's Wayne Kramer opens the door for music as prison rehab
• Enter Shikari likes to push, experiment
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• Heart is beating strong to make some new music
• Rock Hall beckons for Joan Jett
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• Delta Spirit happy with its musical "job"
• Bob Seger rolls into The Palace for homecoming show
• Gloria Gaynor still survives -- but you knew that already
• Neil Diamond is still riding on "Melody Road"
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• Upon A Burning Body is catching fire in the metal world
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• Canadian rockers Silverstein go back to the "Waterfront" for new tour
• The Upbeat: Chris Canas Band
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• Eric Gales has "Sumthin' " to offer with latest album
• Troy's We Came As Romans continues to rack up conquests
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• Slipknot headbangs its way back to top of the charts
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• No sophomore slump for country's Hunter Hayes
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• The J. Geils Band delivers a Motor City shakedown at the Fillmore
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• Christine McVie's return un-breaks the chain for Fleetwood Mac
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• No power failure in sight for Detroit's Electric Six
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• Twenty One Pilots gunning to keep building audience
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• New "Rewind" album moves Rascal Flatts forward
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• Forever Festival adds second night to the party
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• Getting the scoop on Spoon's new album
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• The world is Joss Stone's musical oyster
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• Slash is ready to set the "World on Fire"
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• The Offspring's breakthrough is still a "Smash" 20 years later
• X still marks the spot for landmark punk rock
• New Pornographers hit the road with first new album in four years
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• Linkin Park, Thirty Second to Mars sink teeth into Carnivores Tour
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• First No. 1 album is sweet for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, even if it took 38 years
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• The Average White Band does not forget the Motor City
• Cheetah Chrome brings some added excitement to Drivin N Cryin
• EPs help Skid Row build a new movement
• There's nothing dumb, or dumber, about Jeff Daniels' music mission
• Detroit holds special spot in Hank Williams Jr.'s heart
• Yanni remains engaged 30 years after first album
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• 5 Seconds of Summer is headed in one direction -- up
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• Panic! at the Disco craves reaction, good or bad
• The Fixx taps fans to choose concert set lists
• Soundgarden delves into super-unknown territory with nine inch nails
• Jimmy Buffett, John Fogerty ready for hot summer night at Comerica Park
• Jurassic 5's happy to be back in action after seven years apart
• Short split let RX Bandits start new era
• Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company are classic rock brothers of the road
• Prince keyboardist still enjoying the Purple Xperience
• Britain's Royal Blood focuses on the bass-ics
• Laura Cantrell puts her own songs first on new album
• Classical music isn't "a museum piece" for violinist Joshua Bell
• Sammy Hagar almost made his own "Night Moves' back in the 70s
• After 46 years, Yes is anything but "Fragile"
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• Blasters brothers Phil and Dave Alvin find "Common Ground" on new album
• Ted Nugent's ready to mark 6,500 great gonzo nights
• Dirty Heads were happy to muddy the musical waters on new album
• Detroit's Pistol Day Parade is cocked, locked, ready to rock
• Warped Tour turns 20 with eyes focused on next 20 years
• Three Days Grace has new energy after singer change
• Counting Crows happy to be on the road with Toad the Wet Sprocket
• Elton John collaboration led to new Leon Russell album
• Korn makes shift into Mayhem mode
• Dia Frampton still feels the call of "The Voice"
• New projects show Go-Go's still got the beat
• Willie Nelson finds the write stuff again
• Queen project lets "Idol's" Adam Lambert sing with his idols
• There's no place like home for the Queen of Soul
• Sarah McLachlan puts a different "Shine" on latest album
• Band is a Sublime experience for frontman Rome
• Break was value-plus for Nickel Creek members
• Detroit's Uncle Kracker has new music coming soon
• Indigo Girls enjoy symphonic challenge
• Gary Clark Jr. lives up to his rep
• Ha Ha Tonka keeps its music on the move
• Package tours pack Detroit area amphitheaters this week
• 311 makes its own declaration of independence
• Billy Joe Shaver's getting "Long in the Tooth" with style
• Goo Goo Dolls aren't taking longevity for granted
• Sunny times lead The Fray to "Helios"
• It's been a long road already for Lake Street Dive
• The time is always right for Morris Day & the Time
• Melvins leader gets a Buzz from unplugging
• Interest in Neon Trees blooms after singer comes out
• Passion keeps Babyface in the game
• Days of the New's old, and original, lineup regroups
• Ringo Starr gets back, with a little help from his friends
• MKTO hoping for "Classic" success formula
• Detroit's Jessica Hernandez excited for first album -- finally
• Detroit's Tiles is more than just a hobby band
• These are big times for A Great Big World
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd shows you can go home again
• Boston leader believes good things come to those who wait
• New O.A.R. album shows you CAN go home again
• "Idol" champ Phillip Phillips took his time with second album
• New album brings the Verve Pipe back to rock
• Motown's Four Tops are still going strong 60 years on
• OneRepublic is hard to pin down, and likes it that way
• The legendary Ginger Baker gets back to all that jazz
• Rival Sons keep pushing forward on latest album
• Katie Armiger finds new meaning in latest album
• Alice Cooper's manager celebrated in new "Supermensch" documentary
• Lionel Richie wants to make America dance on the ceiling again
• Luke Bryan hopes fans keep crashing his party
• Music director gives Bruno Mars' act some Detroit muscle
• Broken Bells ringing for a second time
• Kevin Richardson is happy to be a Backstreet Boy again
• Derek Trucks finds that with a big band comes big responsibilities
• Ray LaMontagne learned to be himself on latest album
• Loss of drummer is unexpect positive for Britain's Kaiser Chiefs
• Detroit is home, not work for Big Sean
• Supremes are still golden 50 years after first hit
• Black Crowes frontman's Brotherhood stretches its wings
• Fifty years feels like 50 seconds to Jose Feliciano
• Even without Michael, the Jacksons make it look easy as 1-2-3
• Productivity keeps Ed Sheeran on track
• Miley Cyrus collaboration raises eyebrows of Flaming Lips fans
• Phoenix likes to stretch its wings with live work
• Young & Sick adds music to visual artistry
• Will Downing happy with first quarter-century as a solo act
• Chvrches' congregation continues to grow
• Lindsey Stirling fought off jitters to make sophomore album
• Vampire Weekend's fortunes keep rising
• Detroit's Love Dollhouse gets love from new label, online campaign
• Eels won't stop believin' in good pal and Journey alumnus Steve Perry
• Keeping busy keeps Tamar Braxton happy
• Australia's Big Scary isn't quite as frightening as it sounds
• Second time is still a charm for the Band Perry
• Homegrown Liz Laren celebrates creative spurt
• Hey, hey it's the Monkees -- this time with Mike
• Avett Brothers learning to juggle growing repertoire
• Old Crow Medicine Show strikes up another Bob Dylan collaboration
• Rapper Future is happy with his present state of affairs
• The Bottle Rockets are happy to welcome a new generation of fans
• All-star Royal Southern Brotherhood is a priority for its members
• Skrillex keeps dancing to his own beat
• Local first-timers ready to take on Movement festival
• Eddie Money brings his "Paradise" back to DTE
• Jena Irene is happy with second-place "Idol" finish
• Dead Rider looks for different path each time out
• New album was inevitable part of Chiodos return
• Detroit's Billy Brandt puts it all together with his Sugarees
• Pop or not, Lady Gaga's all about the art
• Big body of blues-rock work is a reward for Chris Duarte
• Of Montreal leader already has next project in his sights
• Reactivated Standells still love that "Dirty Water"
• Gord Downie, Sadies collaboration was worth the wait
• Teddy Riley's fighting for the BLACKstreet name
• Chromeo sets high mark for new album
• Anthony Gomes finds new ways to get the blues
• Off! is on, but not necessarily forever
• New production shows different sides of Celtic Woman
• Jimmie Vaughan marks 50 years of playing by still playing
• The 1975 is no overnight sensation
• Jeff Gutt is ready to move beyond "The X-Factor"
• Rapper YG is happy to have career off to a good start
• Peter Wolf quiets things down for solo shows
• Alice Cooper documentary is a "Super Duper" treat
• Success leaves Britain's Temples unbowed
• Country star Jerrod Niemann finds inspiration in "ignorance"
• Producer pushed Sam Roberts Band hard on latest album
• Margot & the Nuclear So and So's go for a quieter blast on new album
• Ingrid Michaelson inspired by personal "pit of despair" on new album
• Break gave the Hold Steady time to hone new album
• Detroit's Twiztid takes matters into its own hands
• Boney James blows his own horn -- with good reason
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. hones and expands its sound
• Things are going "so perfect" for Australia's 5 Seconds of summer
• Hard rockers Unearth getting next release in order
• Britain's Fanfarlo explores deep questions on new album
• Jackie Evancho is enjoying her "God-given gift"
• Miley Cyrus says pranks, controversy are all about having "fun"
• Pat Benatar and husband celebrate 35 years of hitting us with their best shots
• Music of her soul, and soul music, helps Sharon Jones kick cancer
• Caroline Smith channels her soul self on latest album
• Christina Perri shakes off sophomore slump fears with "Head or Heart"
• How Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are feeling about their honor
• Tension = inspiration for Dillinger Escape Plan
• Farmington's Jena Irene keeps the "American Idol" ball rolling
• Duo format allows Charlie Hunter to be fearless about musical explorations
• Kiss' Paul Stanley pulls no punches in new memoir
• New documentary makes Dave Clark glad all over
• Detroit's Protomartyr rolls out second album
• Unplugged concerts let Mike Posner show different sides of his music
• "Conan" bandleader Jimmy Vivino comes to town to play the Beatles -- and the blues
• Big lineup change is in Dream Theater's rearview mirror now
• Ruben Studdard says God "made" him to sing love songs
• Dweezil Zappa draws on family experience for Hendrix tour
• Bela Fleck continues to learn from playing with Chick Corea
• Mindless Self Indulgence is taking a break, not breaking up
• Queen music is still rocking us, a dozen years later
• Italy's Joycut learning its way around the U.S.
• Gangstagrass brings a hip-hop flava to bluegrass
• New release shows more sides of Detroit's Kaleido
• Asking Alexandria keeps the music coming -- sooner rather than later
• Scott Stapp stays true to his Creed on his own
• Gary Numan shifts into drive again
• New singer puts some fresh juice in Saliva
• Rapper Juicy J is still riding high on "Dark Horse" collaboration
• Jake Clemons takes his uncle Big Man's spot in the E Street band
• New Detroit music school is ready to rock
• Ataris reunion is fun but not likely to be long-lasting
• It's all that jazz for Kyle Eastwood, son of Clint
• Molly Ringwald sounds pretty in jazz
• A capella goes country for "The Sing-Off" winners Home Free
• Brit Floyd discovers even more of Pink Floyd for its fans
• Pat Metheny keeps his unity band...well, unified
• Tough start made new album that much better for Young The Giant
• The Mavericks "brotherhood" is alive again
• Rain tribute group keeps the Beatles alive, 50-plus years later
• Primus' Les Claypool gets his twang on in new duo
• Flogging Molly says a fond farewell to Green 17
• Bayside takes stock of a strong first decade
• Southfield teen is having a ball on "American Idol," despite the grind
• Three is a charmed number for Richard Thompson
• Austin Mahone feels like his moment has arrived
• Stanley Clarke gets back to bass-ics with "School Days" show
• Twenty-five years has bone quickly for Big Head Todd
• Blackie & the Rodeo Kings make music in, and for, Nashville
• Joe Louis Walker continues to explore the blues -- and beyond
• Lydia Loveless taps into greater array of influences on new album
• Paul Simon and Sting find harmonic convergence on stage together
• Alejandro Escovedo Bucks up with R.E.M. guitarist on current tour
• Anthrax guitarist lets his words, not his music, do the talking in solo shows
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo's favorite guest appearance? It wasn't Paul Simon...
• Bruce Springsteen boost helped Nicole Atkins make new album
• Big Gigantic goes for bigger sound on latest album
• Pianist Jason Moran takes on ambitious Civil Rights piece for Detroit Jazz Fest event
• Rochester teen wins John Lennon Songwriting Contest
• Billy Joel's saxman blows his own horn at long last
• George Strait gets ready to ride into the sunset
• America's still riding "A Horse With No Name" 42 years later
• Painkillers have bluesman Tommy Castro feeling good
• Jazz guitarist Joshusa Breakstone embraces cello into his musical mix
• Kings of Leon come back in better shape than ever
• 50 years ago, Ed Sullivan brought America the Beatles
• Beatles' first Sullivan appearance made impact on Detroit rockers
• 3 Doors Down unplugs for latest tour
• The Pixies sprinkle some new music into reunion mix
• Dave Mason steers his way into a Traffic Jam
• The Cookers' all-star jazz mix has staying power
• Regrouped BOP(harvey) makes its way back to Detroit area
• G. Love celebrates 20 years of making Special Sauce
• Onetime rivals Falling In Reverse and Escape The Fate bury the hatchet with current tour
• No Lions, but Detroit will be well-represented in Super Bowl halftime show
• Ann Arbor Folk Fest headline Patty Griffin is filled with music these days
• Lord Huron brings rootsy sound back to its roots
• Grammy winner Darius Rucker hopes fans don't miss out on "Miss You"
• Lez Zeppelin feels the love from Led Zeppelin
• Lotus likes to keep the music hopping
• Detroit jazz icon Charles Boles releases his first album -- at age 81
• Metallica plans to make "One" a singular experience with classical pianist
• Patti LaBelle's juggling a full plate these days
• Silver Bullet Band's Shaun Murphy establishing her own name
• Two upcoming albums keep Blackberry Smoke on fire
• Johnny Flynn puts together acting, music in new movie role
• St. Lucia's happy with slow, steady growth
• McCoy brothers keep Bobaflex firing on the hard rock mainstream
• Lansing singer-songwriter Jerry Sprague's finding his own voice
• Hit-making Bastille storms the charts
• Horton Heat "Rev"s up with rockin' new album
• Still-busy jazz career feels "like 25 minutes" to Joey DeFrancesco
• Nick Moss injects some more rock into his blues
• It's a Bugg's life for young British singer-songwriter
• Cody Simpson wants to grow up with tour, next album
• Success feels right for hard rockers In This Moment
• This or The Apocalypse enjoying headlining turn
• deftones frontman has faith in new band, Crosses
• The Front Bottoms bring the heat for fans on Hot Chocolate Tour
• The Wild trades politics for personal life
• The blues are part of Bettye LaVette's soul
• David Shelby makes country music Detroit style
• Zac Brown Band turning Detroit into its New Year's tradition
• The stars are aligned these days for Charlie Wilson
• Vet bassist Ralphe Armstrong says it's his "turn"
• R. Kelly's feeling fine headed into the new year
• Detroit's Rockets re-ignite with different lineup, new music
• Two decades later, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is still the king of Christmas shows
• Black Dahlia Murder helps add a little darkness to the holiday
• Acoustic Guitar Project readies Detroit showcase
• Detroit's Hard Lessons ready to launch the next 10 years
• Beyonce, Bieber among last-minute music stocking stuffers
• Aretha Franklin is recovered, ready for Detroit show and new album
• Detroit drummer provides the thunder for Mannheim Steamroller
• Steel Panther's readying a meal fit for metal fans
• KEM is all about the spirit of Christmas
• Detroit's Tarantulas still Twistin' after 20 years
• Cage The Elephant fears only "fear-based" music
• Britain's Foals are hitting their stride
• Travie McCoy's sailing "Rough Water" towards the future
• Devon Allman's ready to get the blues, Chicago style
• Family thoughts inspired latest Lucy Kaplansky album
• Kip Moore's writing a nice ticket for himself in Nashville
• Panic! at the Disco was inspired by Sin City on its latest album
• Australia's Strange Talk thinks timing is right for its kind of rock
• Tegan and Sara recalibrate on latest album
• Big Time Rush member steering back towards Heffron Drive
• Ariana & the Rose just starting to bloom
• Politics fuel All That Remains' music
• Rick Springfield tries his solo side for a change
• Michael Bolton loves Motown -- and Detroit
• Halestorm starting to plot next album
• Dave Wakeling wants to provide special (English) Beat service to fans funding next album
• Joe Henry embraces his solo side for latest spate of gigs
• Take 6 is older, wiser, better on 25th anniversary
• Max Bemis wants to make project with wife a Perma-nent concern
• Straight No Chaser provides sounds for the season
• SuicideGirls get back to burlesque
• Twenty One Pilots already gunning for next album
• Detroit's Matt Bissonette gets to the bottom of the Elton John sound
• Motown museum inspired new album from Detroit's Howling Diablos
• Megadeth leader is high on latest band lineup
• Jessica Hernandez rolls with the punches, and keeps rolling
• X Factor was a winning play for Emblem3
• Bombino brings the blues from Africa
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. finding the fast lane in the studio
• Country's Chris Young keeps his winning streak alive
• Jake Miller enjoying his early career success
• Getting the word out helped Clutch's new album
• JES wants people to dance to GOOD songs
• British troubadour Frank Turner turned up the heat in California
• Ellis Hall -- soul man with the symphony
• Peter Yarrow wants to help heal Detroit with song
• Paramore adds by subtracting band members
• Lou Reed collaboration holds special meaning for Metric
• Miley Cyrus video cameo was nicely timed for Detroit rapper Big Sean
• Hard work helped Fitz & the Tantrums "evolve" on second album
• India.Arie is happy to call Motown -- the company -- home again
• MGMT's confidence grew on third album
• In mourning, Slayer revisits the old school on latest tour
• Fate's Warning makes good on long wait for new album
• Rascals' reunion dreams come true with new theater show
• Datsik likes to shake the plaster loose with sonic firepower
• New Found Glory pleased with career longevity
• Monster Magnet scares up more U.S. road work with new album
• 98 Degrees member bares all -- or at least some -- with new project
• Fan love funded Toad the Wet Sprocket's new album
• "Drunk" gives fans a taste of Eli Young Band's new music
• Real-life love fueled new John Legend album
• Work ethic rings true for Brooklyn's Sleigh Bells
• Strokes guitarist has new taste for music in small bursts
• Things just keep getting "more fantatsic" for Hunter Hayes
• New studio puts mojo behind Dr. Dog's latest album
• Falling in Reverse gets intimate with fans for a god cause
• Focus helps City and Colour broaden his horizons
• Singing is better than sports writing for Britain's Jessie Ware
• Full band makes Pretty Lights shine brighter
• Dar Williams happy to hit 20 years in the music biz
• Steve Aoki presides over an EDM family affair
• Pittsburgh's Rusted Root enjoyed baseball team's golden run
• Sparks still flying, 45 years later
• Thomas Dolby lights the way for lighthouse preservation
• Cowboy Junkies bring Canadian perspective to Kennedy assassination
• Wayne Shorter plays new orchestral piece for the world
• Current lineup makes things less prickly for Cactus guitarist
• The road stretches on for Drive-By Truckers
• Outside projects brought 3OH!3 members back to their roots
• Returning frontman helped Killswitch Engage find conceptual path on new album
• The Head and The Heart move forward with second album
• Mayday Parade is all about moving forward
• Rod Stewart is happy to be rockin' again
• Jeff Beck, Brian Wilson and Beach Boys "weird" but good combination
• Change to country does Sheryl Crow some good
• Post-Etta James, Bobby Murray comes back to his own music
• Blues woman Joanne Shaw Taylor entering new era of her career
• The world is getting (in the) round for Josh Groban
• Gregg Allman is happy to have the blues
• Mike Doughty getting to do Soul Coughing his way for a change
• Brief break helped Hanson create a stronger "Anthem"
• TLC offers up "juicy" biopic on VH1
• Krewella wants fans to "Get Wet" with is brand of dance music
• David Cook hasn't been idle since winning "Idol"
• Ballyhoo! keeps kicking out the jams
• Dweezil Zappa's on a mission to keep his father's music alive
• Day job helped St. Lucia learn commercial appeal
• Waterford clarinetist Dave Bennett embraces tradition on new album
• Los Lobos member helps Deer Tick find fresh way to record
• Avenged Sevenfold is on a heavy metal mission
• Sonic Youth guitarist shakes of the Dust with new band
• Ann Arbor's Laith Al-Saadi gets "real" on new album
• Citizen Cope -- 10 years and counting
• Story of the Year takes a 10-year pause to celebrate landmark album
• Two-album adventure is twice the fun for Five Finger Death Punch
• After having "a blast" in June, Metallica hopes to bring Orion back to Detroit in 2014
• Trent Reznor just couldn't put nine inch nails to bed
• Smooth sailing sends Thirty Seconds To Mars to new heights
• Heavy metal forebear pushed Trivium hard on new album
• Surf's up for Switchfoot with film, new music
• Jazzy supergroup BWB back in action with Michael Jackson tribute
• A Day To Remember hits 10-year mark
• Linda Ronstadt reveals her "Simple Dreams" in new memoir
• Korn's back in gear with return of original guitarist Head
• William Beckett graduates from The Academy Is... to solo career
• Creative ambitions keep France's Phoenix rising
• Dashboard Confessional leader takes a new Twin Forks in the musical road
• Cold War Kids happy with "transitional" period
• Movie makes Metallica bigger, badder and 3D-er
• Outer space -- really -- is Sarah Brightman's next frontier
• Rocco Nugent not just a chip off the old rock block
• Clap Your Hands... ready to bring out next album
• Songstress Vienna Teng is proud to be a new Detroiter
• Hiatus did Britain's Travis a world of good
• Widespread Panic re-charged after taking time off the road
• Hot band provided "Unstoppable Momentum" for latest Joe Satriani album
• The Eagles celebrate 40 years of History with new show
• Pop Evil's enjoying its moment at the top
• Kyuss lives, under new name Vista Chino
• Blue October frontman's in a better place on latest album
• Blue October frontman's in a better place on latest album
• Local Natives get bearings back after tough time
• Imagine Dragons on a hot streak
• Yellowcard returns to Ocean Avenue
• Kid Rock support heaven-sent for Hellbound Glory
• The National expands its sound, image on new album
• Hits? Icona Pop loves it
• Fall Out Boy enjoying comeback success
• Panic! at the Disco keeps its head on straight
• Detroit rockers Sponge planning a busy Day in home town
• Electronic hitmaker Zedd wants to perform as well as play
• AFI returns to the road, ready to play new music
• Absence made Queens of the Stone Age fans' hearts grow fonder
• No coastal rivalry between tour mates Blondie and X
• Hard rocking Disciples are keeping Dio's spirit alive
• Dear Hunter likes its music with strings attached
• Peter Hook celebrates New Order past, laments band's present
• The buzz keeps building for Britain's Alt-J
• O'Brother took sealthy approach to new album
• Special anniversary brings Alabama back to the stage
• Major Lazer zeroes in on Mad Decent Block Party
• Michael Franti looks at life and death on new Spearhead album
• Il Volo are just "simple guys" -- with great voices
• Matisyahu brings message to anti-bullying event
• Detroit rapper Big Sean has "Hall of Fame" ambitions
• Down time is not a plus for Buckcherry
• Founding member's appreciation grows for Doobie Brothers' longevity
• Silver anniversary has light impact on Mudhoney
• Arts, Beats & Eats apprearances speical for Detroit bands Sponge, Kaleido
• Marron5, Kelly Clarkson, Shinedown and Volbeat headline mid-week package shows
• Independence allows Adam Ant to stand and deliver once more
• Sammy Hagar celebrates 40 years of rocking the nation
• Eric Burdon still has his Animals instincts
• Toto's holding the line at 35th anniversary
• Kenny Loggins is still "Footloose" with new group
• Alice In Chains feels like it's not a comeback anymore
• Duff McKagan ran to be part of new Seattle "supergroup" Walking Papers
• Memoir helps former Foreigner singer Lou Gramm nown his past
• Vince Neil says Motley Crue is ready to say farewell
• Queensryche letting music do the talking in band name battle
• Depeche Mode gets happier over time
• Kid Rock celebrates record DTE run with Bob Seger in tow
• Musical luminaries unite for an orderly Goat Rodeo
• Nico Vega is ready to lay some new music on us
• STS9, Umphrey's McGee pursuing musical "bromance" during summer tour
• REO Speedwagon's old energizes its new
• Mo Pop Festival adds food, beer to music mix
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. gets live show in gear while waiting for album release
• Edward Sharpe troupe becoming more polific as time goes on
• Bernie Worrell's still got the funk -- and more
• Ontario rockers are confident they can handle Kid Rock crowds
• Disney Channel star Bridgit Mendler finds her footing in the music world
• Twenty years on, Night Ranger is still motorin' with "Sister Christian"
• Buddy Guy's still happy to be messin' with the blues
• Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band come together as kindred spirits on summer tour
• Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band come together as kindred spirits on summer tour
• Rascal Flatts seeking fresh directions for next album
• Robby Krieger keeping his creative doors open moving forward
• Ramsey Lewis readies new music for release
• New band lets Albert Lee ramp up his U.S. presence
• Eight nights of Kid Rock ties a record at DTE
• ZZ Top happy to be hanging with Kid Rock this summer
• The Four Tops can't resist the temptation to perform with the Temptations
• Hip-hop triple-threat Hit Boy living up to his name
• Scott Weiland forging a musical life beyond Stone Temple Pilots
• Pantera alumnus Philip H. Anselmo puts his own name in front -- finally
• Loverboy is still workin' for the weekend...and beyond
• The Cult's deliver an "Electric" night on current tour
• Former Runaways singer isn't waiting for bandmates to rock again
• "Idol" champ Phillip Phillips is anything but "Gone, Gone, Gone"
• Tool drummer freaks out in new band, Volto!
• Black Sabbath feeling luck with "13"
• Keith Urban excited about next album
• Big Time Rush, Victoria Justice look at life beyond Nickelodeon
• The Turtles are still happy together after all these yeas
• Ted Nugent says Detroit may be down, but it's not out
• After reunion, the Beach Boys are back to business as usual
• Mindless Behavior is growing up
• B.o.B. enjoys early momentum, wants to continue
• OneRepublic frontman likes being part of a real band
• Reunited Bone Thugs-n-Harmony headlines first Oakaloosa festival
• The years keep reelin' in for Steely Dan
• Forty years later, Grand Funk's still an American band
• Main Isley brother found musical magic with Detroit's Kem
• 30 years flew by for The Melvins
• Stanley Cup result was big for Taproot singer
• Chicago's still happy to blow its own horns
• Rockers still have plenty of Fuel left in the tank
• Whitesnake's still slippin' it in 35 years later
• Bad Company still living a rock 'n' roll fantasy 40 years later
• Co-founder's legal problems aren't closing 3 Doors Down
• Schism lets Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath create new summer tour
• ...Trail of Dead members still feel very much alive
• Trampled Underfoot siblings have blues in their DNA
• Newcomer Luke James is happy to for Beyonce hook-up
• Heart and Jason Bonham get their Zep on -- together and separately
• Nostalgia is not a dirty word for America
• John Fogerty overtures mean little to former Creedence mates
• Bon Jovi brings a little Detroit metal and muscle on the road
• Train keeps rollin' with latest album
• fun. is having a good time with success
• Tegan and Sara wanted pop success for new album
• Richard Thompson shooting out the lights on new album, AmericanaramA tour
• Jonas Brothers hope absence made fans' hearts grow fonder
• Twenty-five years in, Barenaked Ladies would rather celebrate the present -- and future
• The Romantics are ready to rock the Riverfront
• Kurt Vile happy to stretch out on latest release
• "The Lion" still roars for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
• Wire trips past music into latest album
• Megadeth's Dave Mustaine happy with "really, really" cool Gigantour package
• Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted returns to rock
• No Sly, but Family Stone still dances to the music
• Goo Goo Dolls get happy on latest album
• Love is many splendored for Jimmy Eat World
• Gradual growth is key for Hollywood Undead
• "Gimme Shelter" star Clayton is Merry about new background singer documentary
• Post Manson, Alice Cooper eyeballs Broadway "Nightmare"
• New music ahead for Counting Crows
• Darius Rucker is playing to the "True Believers"
• O.A.R. takes reins of its next album
• Hard rockers Halestorm still feeling the Grammy Award shine
• Faces veteran Ian McLagan still logging the miles -- happily
• Kool & the Gang still celebrating good times
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs get into an Empire state of mind
• N.A.S.A. founder launches new musical project, Maximum Hedrum
• A Geat Big Pile of Leaves rakes in new experiences with second album
• Detroit band Death lives thanks to new documentary
• "Changed," and changes, are good for Rascal Flatts
• George Benson hearts Nat King Cole with new album, concert
• Three Dog Night is all about nostalgia
• Jason Isbell lets personal matters drive new album
• Bob James, David Sanborn reunite, invoke predecessors on new album
• Thirty-five years on, the Go-Go's still got the beat
• Parquet Courts take a shine towards national stature
• Buzz building for Australia's Atlas Genius
• Valient Thorr still hammering down 10 years on
• Delay helped make Fitz & the Tantrums' new album better
• That old-tyme music soothes actor John C. Reilly's soul
• Danger Mouse brings "new" feeling to Portugal. The Man
• Carly Rae Jepsen -- call her For Sure
• Drake White has more reasons to enjoy the "Simple Life"
• Oklahoma's Hinder rocks on, but its heart is back home
• Two new projects loom for Kenny Wayne Shepherd
• Name battle doesn't stop Geoff Tate from making Queensryche music
• Fourth album has Lady Antebellum feeling "Golden"
• Serena Ryder puts a "Stompa" on her "clinical" depression
• Peter Frampton takes his six-string Circus on the road
• New tour, new music makes Fleetwood Mac feel young again
• Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood happy on his own
• At Orion: Foo Fighters drummer goes on "fishing" trip with covers band Chevy Metal
• Orion festival represents "the spirit of Metallica"
• Boys will be boy bands on New Kids on the Block's Package Tour
• Styx contemplating some future new music
• Locally bred musicians give Orion festival a Detroit flavor
• Baroness back to rocking after bus crash
• Flobots finding new footing for their political material
• Hiatus was a positive move for the Hush Shound
• New adventures fuel Calexico between albums
• Huey Lewis & the News go back in time for "Sports' " 30th anniversary
• Jake Owen adds Detroit Hoedown to his list of achievements
• Marshall Crenshaw pleased with new way of releasing music
• Rival Sons serves its rock 'n' roll straight-up
• Detroit rapper Bizarre stays busy outside of D12
• The Stranglers hope absence made Detroiters' hearts grow fonder
• JD McPherson found his own path to his roots
• Philly musicians surprised by state of Restorations
• Pain = gain for Alkaline Trio on latest album
• John Fogerty recruits guest -- including Bob Seger and Kid Rock -- to freshen his classic songs
• Utica native Clark Warner feels the beat of EDM
• It's Memorial Day Weekend, so Eddie Money's back at DTE
• British sisters the Staves find family harmony in music
• Fall Out Boy comes back on top
• Heartbreak yields inspiration for Marina and the Diamonds
• A$AP Ferg is the lord of the Trap
• Shooter Jennings enjoys mixing music and movies
• The 90s are part of Sponge's past, present and future
• Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted gets back to headbanging
• Anonymity keeps Ghost B.C. focused on the music
• The Whigs still flipping over latest album
• "Rockshow" film captures Paul McCartney and Wings in full flight
• Cheap Trick keeps to its own pace in its fourth decade
• Buckcherry's "Confessions" weighs in on band's sinful past
• Judas Priest preserves landmark concert for new film, DVD
• Time assisted Airborne Toxic Event in making new album
• Sweden's Shout Out Louds get noisy again
• Peter Murphy gets back to Bauhaus
• With new deal and new album, Limp Bizkit is still going strong
• At 77, James Cotton still has the blues -- and that's a good thing
• Charles Bradley wants to dig even deeper into his soul
• Dhani Harrison likes keeping his plate full
• Youngblood Hawke became coping mechanism for co-founders
• Blue October leader finds his happy again
• Natalie Maines leaves the Dixie Chicks nest on solo album
• On stage, Taylor Swift likes to keep it big
• Taylor Swift collaboration gives Ed Sheeran a larger audience
• Senses Fail rocks it harder on latest album
• Needtobreathe feels need to make new music
• Joe Bonamassa lets his quiet side show
• Trixie Whitley's music path was paved early
• Friends make current tour special for Pierce The Veil
• Billy Bragg applauds Bob Seger's good taste
• Skinny Lister's folks helped plant band members' folk seeds
• Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr busts a long-overdue solo move
• Yngwie Malmsteen's ready to tell his story -- on the page
• Blood Red Shoes like getting heavier
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. getting busy again
• Mindless Self Indulgence sees a bit of itself in Jack White
• Electronic artist Bonobo feels at home on stage, in recording studio
• Kris Kristofferson digs into himself for songs these days
• Parkway Drive fulfilled by new album
• ICP stands strong, with busy year ahead
• ICP cohort Legz Diamond fires his own "Pistolas"
• JJ Grey & Mofro get into the band spirit on latest album
• Graham Parker says Rumour reunion has staying power
• Great Big Sea still inspired at 20
• Black Angels take different flight path on new album
• The Black Crowes know when to fly these days
• Andy Grammer ready to ride success to the next level
• Sound Tribe Sector 9 learning to tighten things up
• Britain's virginmarys took time to get their sound right
• Vintage 70s albums fuel latest Yes tour
• Living Colour celebrates a "Vivid" anniversary
• Break renews hard rockers Sevendust
• Bob Seger sees a "swan song" in his near future
• Joe Walsh says he'll open for Bob Seger "any time"
• Motown influenced helped jazz Kyle Eastwood's music
• Mike Nesmith isn't Monkee-ing around in solo shows
• Drum great Peter Erskine returns to his Stan Kenton roots
• New EP shows Anthrax's taste for 70s rock classics
• Big Wreck puts itself together a decade later
• The Mavericks reunion is "forever," members say
• Andrew McMahon ready to establish his own good name
• Songwriters tour puts Rocky Votolato back in the group groove
• Mad Season still a landmark in the 90s heyday of Seattle rock
• Bob Seger says next album could be his "swan song"
• Nearly 35 years later, Bad Religion keeps the punk rock faith
• Successful debut lets Lianne La Havas establish her name
• Garbage cleans up, moves on after hiatus
• DJ Excision promises to leave fans "exhausted"
• Chelsea Light Moving gives former Sonic Youth frontman a new band start
• Frightened Rabbit bands together on latest album
• Longevity is pleasing, surprising to Doobie Brothers
• Prison activism inspired new songs for Thao & the Get Down Stay Down
• British native Bobby Long embraces American sound
• Greatest hits album lets Jewel reflect on her career
• Award winner Ryan Bingham charts an indepdendent path
• Rick Springfield is back to being cool
• Jimbo Mathus gets a rampage going with new "White Buffalo"
• Milo Greene singer says mom likes group's music
• Aaron Carter wants to get the party started again
• Colbie Caillat ready to move onward -- and upward
• Ash excited to return to Detroit -- and hopes the feeling is mutual
• They Might Be Giants find better living, and music, through brevity
• New music means more than anniversary to Anberlin
• Orchid Ensemble brings the world's music together
• Devon Allman embraces his new "solo" path
• Producer helped David Bowie keep new album secret
• New album brings Minus The Bear back to its roots
• Vintage Trouble's making the most of its Who break
• James Carter, Detroit Jazz Fest celebrate Duke Ellington's legacy
• Slightly Stoopid's on "Top of the World" with latest album
• Tribute band has the P-U-L-S-E of Pink Floyd
• Drowing Pool shows "Resilience" with latest lead singer
• The Summer Set goes for the awesome with tour, new album
• Finch frontman says latest reunion is "pretty overwhelming"
• Journey singer hopes fans will find documentary inspiring
• French Montana promises first album will be worth the wait
• Jana Kramer happy she acted on her musical ambitions
• The Hives have an itch to entertain anyone who will listen
• Top 5 album debut was "just crazy" for Gaslight Anthem
• Denmark's Indians is finally making his own music
• Imagine Dragons taking flight, enjoying success
• Music "flowed" for Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Harper collaboration
• "The Voice" was only the beginning for Pentatonix
• SteelDrivers put the "Hammer Down" on latest album
• Absence makes hearts grow fonder for Mouse On Mars
• 2 Chainz isn't resting on his rap laurels
• Cinderella frontman explores a solo path
• Mars Volta leader paints new colors with Bosnian Rainbows
• Suzanne Vega's getting ready for what's next
• Suzanne Vega's getting ready for what's next
• Concept fuels Black Veil Brides on new album, film
• Mark Tremonti says busy with bands, solo work
• Wolfgang Van Halen's stretching beyond his family name
• Matt & Kim make music for their own ears first
• matchbox twenty happy its new music is holding its own with fans
• A new "Ride" makes Wayne "The Train" Hancock's life that much better
• Emilie Autumn keeps fighting -- like a girl
• Here comes the son: Dhani Harrison follows Beatle father's footsteps into movie music
• New version of play lets Marvin Gaye's sister tell more about her family
• Michelle Williams finds a bit of destiny in "Fela!" role
• Avett Brothers built on lessons learned for latest album
• France's Gojira stomps back across the pond
• All-star Fiction Family enjoying its "Reunion"
• Big Gigantic keeps looking for growth
• Coheed and Cambria happy with two-part project
• Staind's Aaron Lewis gets back to the country
• Grace Kelly -- not that one -- likes to blow her own horn
• Oklahoma rockers Taddy Porter readying for release of second album
• Sweden's Graveyard digs deep on its third album
• New music on the horizon from Umphrey's McGee
• Electronic rockers Lotus blooming with new music
• Trapt shows spirit of independence with new album
• Sandra Bernhard brings gentler touch to her shows these days
• All-female tribute band gets its Led out
• Jazz great Jack DeJohnette speaks softly, carries big (drum) sticks
• Ellie Goulding masters follow-up fears with sophomore album
• Soundgarden reunion is an unqualified success
• British troupe Keane embraces longevity
• fun. having a good time with success
• Flogging Molly turns 10 -- quietly
• The Head and the Heart headlines Ann Arbor Folk Fest
• The Darkness settling into "nice groove" after reunion
• Silverstein energized by new guitarist, new concept album
• Red-haired hot newcomer Ed Sheeran locks into success
• Luis Resto double-dips new projects for Jazz Cafe shows
• Marilyn Manson still enjoys being a proper "Born Villain"
• Reel Big Fish keeps reeling in the fans
• New British sensatiion Emeli Sande brings focus across the pond
• Techno innovators bring the beats back home
• "Bad" anniversary means good things for Michael Jackson tribute group
• Grace Potter & the Nocturnals ready for the next 10 years
• Ultravox's Midge Ure returns with solo shows
• Hollywood Undead embraces (subtle) changes on latest album
• Biz Markie does Yo Gabba Gabba for the kids
• Jill Jack celebrating 50th birthday on stage
• New album looms as Randy Houser rolls into town
• Lil' Ed is still happy to have the blues
• After "The Sopranos," David Chase whacks rock 'n' roll in "Not Fade Away"
• Blackberry Smoke sets up in the Zac Brown orbit
• Skrillex, Boyz Noize to start 2013 with The Bang!
• Zac Brown Band's ready to play out 2012, ring in 2013
• KEM comes home for New Year's Eve
• Detroit hard rockers Speedball reunite
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra stays in the holiday spirit with new EP, live show
• Brantley Gilbert's ready to rock on next album
• Ty Stone's soldiering on towards next album
• Queensryche pursuing "business as usual" after nasty schism
• Tyler Ward takes Internet route to musical notoriety
• Karriem Riggins to finish eventful year close to home
• Christmas Jubilee is a family affair for Patti Smith, Detroit music scene
• Neon Trees wanted to balance fresh and familiar on sophomore album
• The Verve Pipe lets 20th anniversary pass quietly
• Richard Marx is marching to his own "Little Drummer Boy"
• Tony Lucca feels ready to record in 2013
• Four Tops co-founder contemplates "farewell tour"
• Christmas means the world to Kenny Rogers
• Book was a big achievement for Shawn Colvin
• Straight No Chaser anxious to show off new material
• Reunited Chiodos gearing up for a new album
• Hard rockers Halestorm feels most at home on the road
• Trey Songz gets bigger, better with "Chapter V"
• The Starting Line returns to the beginning on new tour
• Greatest hits set feels "surreal" to 3 Doors Down
• Souljazz Orchestra feeling forward momentum
• Big anniversaries mark Moody Blues year
• Living across the pond agrees with Asking Alexandria members
• New Found Glory celebrates 10 years of breakthrough album
• The Reverend Peyton revs up the sound a bit on latest album
• Headlining Palace is a dream come true for rapper Big Sean
• Magnetic Fields were born to synthesize -- sometimes
• Motion City Soundtrack's enjoying its independence
• First decade flew by for The Whigs
• Mary Black tells some unexpected "Stories" on latest album
• Richie Hawtin wants to tell the rest of the EDM story
• Matt & Kim settle into their best approach
• The Sword cuts a fresh path on latest album
• Aimee Mann finding ways to navigate music's new world order
• Dio Disciples keep the late Ronnie James' spirit alive
• Metalocalypse's animated Dethklok straddles line between reality and fantasy
• Hinder unplugs before it jumps into the "Freakshow"
• Judy Collins revisits early folks days in latest book
• Bassnectar plans to keep the music flowing
• New album, book keeping Bettye LaVette busy
• Pierce The Veil felt prolific for latest album
• Clutch ready to roll out new album in 2013
• The Wallflowers return from unexpectedly long hiatus
• Jethro Tull frontman revisits landmark album
• Passion Pit single is music to eat tacos by
• Singer's voice problems put a little fear into Birthday Massacre's new album
• Wu-Tang Clan's RZA punches his way to the big screen
• Asia celebrating "surprise" 30th anniversary
• Tough economic times inspired new Charlie Hunter album
• Rod Stewart goes walking in a winter wonderland on latest album
• Pair of Phillips -- Grant Lee and Glen -- play nice together on the road
• There's nothing Shady about rapper Yelawolf 's work ethic
• Craig Owens keeps his plate full in and outside of Chiodos
• Old Crow Medicine Show gets back to basics
• Afghan Whigs keeping reunon plans open-ended
• Primus gives fans "trippy" treat with 3D show
• deftones went for dynamics on upcoming new album
• Billy Corgan stays the course with latest version of Smashing Pumpkins
• Solo album, Drive-By Truckers keep Patterson Hood busy
• Silversun Pickups has its priorities in order
• Taylor Swift tries some new musical colors with "Red"
• Circa Survive keeps raising the bar
• Seether looking ahead to what's next
• Jackson Browne running on acoustic for current tour
• Two Beats heart as one on tour
• John Lydon favors PiL over (Sex) Pistols
• Brandi Carlile gets comfortable in her 30s
• Success makes Jake Owen country strong
• Even on his own, Bobby Keys keeps the Stones' rock rolling
• Social Distortion continues to rock at its own pace
• Three Days Grace tweaked sound for new album
• Go-Go's "Vacation" was a blur 30 years ago
• Paula Cole asking fans to finance next album
• Regina Spektor is all about the songs
• Maria Muldaur gives props to Memphis Minnie
• Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson are Twins of Evil -- and ambition
• Rapper RZA busting in the film world
• Eminem inspired Blue October frontman on latest album
• Adam Ant is ready to stand and deliver again
• JD McPherson follows his muse, and his music
• Shemekia Copeland's growing into her legacy
• 3OH!3 happy to be out of studio and back on the road
• Who's your Daddy? Actor James Franco takes Motown lead for music project
• Owl City learns to bring others into the flock
• Joss Stone delivers a soul sequel
• Guess Who's Burton Cummings opens Macomb Center season
• Datsik keeps 'em dancing from inside the vortex
• Eric Church enjoying the spoils of hard-won success
• A$AP Rocky promises debut album will be "classic"
• Neil Young saddles up with Crazy Horse again
• Ben Folds Five reunited, and feeling so good
• The Raveonettes grappling with new music biz landscape
• Anthrax's rockin' present makes up for a rocky past
• Australian brothers make The Kin a major label concern
• Joe Jackson puts his "Duke" up
• Second album makes Edward Sharpe more of a band
• All-star headbangers Down on an up-swing with EP plan
• Michael Kiwanuka "Ready" to build on early success
• Finland's Nightwish satisfied, exhausted by album/film project
• Rock Hall induction lets Slash move past Guns 'N Roses
• Lynyrd Skynyrd keeps the "Free Bird" flying
• Guitar hero Steve Vai gets back to being himself
• The Wombats hope growing success is no mere "Glitch"
• Break reinvigorated Bloc Party for latest album
• Nashville, friends provided the remdy for Missy Higgins' writer's block
• Rush celebrating a decade of being on a roll
• Success is becoming reality for Imagine Dragons
• Dropkick Murphys don't need St. Patrick's Day to throw a party
• Smokey Robinson's classics to get a classical treatment
• Former Pistons heir Ethan Daniel Davidson returns to music
• Glen Hansard goes with his own name this time
• Ethan Daniel Davidson puts music first again
• Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra returns to recording mode
• Melanie Fiona making the most of chance to tour with Mary J. Blige
• Gaslight Anthem continues to burn bright
• Hot Water Music turns the tap on again
• Jason Aldean's still having his kind of party
• Things are "humming along" for British punk troubadour Frank Turner
• Turbo Fruits taste benefits of bigger band's endorsement
• Amon Tobin wants sights to accent his sounds
• Canada's Metric makes new mark with new album, movie soundtrack
• ZZ Ward ready to drop her "Casket" on the world
• Success keeps Shinedown glowing
• Rapper Diggy Simmons likes to keep things on a positive tip
• Godsmack felt Detroit "magic" on new live album
• Staind planning hiatus, but not breakup
• Dirty Dozen Brass Band celebrates a fast 35 years
• Thompson Square still coming to grips with success
• Popa Chubby mixes his blues with a little Bach
• Kiss is still a "Monster" nearly 40 years on
• Touring with Kiss has meaning for Motley Crue
• A change has done 2 Chainz a world of good
• Avicii marches to his own electronic music beat
• Pat Metheny excited for first Detroit Jazz Fest appearance
• REO Speedwagon keeps rollin' with the changes
• New jazz festival director wants to put Detroit stamp on the weekend
• The Offspring was happy to take time with latest album
• Slaughterhouse says long wait for new album was worth it
• Family, friends, make former Hippiefest special for Edgar Winter
• Jason Mraz is feeling the love -- and singing about it, too
• Guitarist Eric Sardinas brings his Big Motor to the Motor City
• Evanescence accomplishes "comeback" mission
• New album, Streisand tour have Il Volo excited
• David Sanborn looks back with satisfaction
• Linkin Park and Incubus are happy passengers on Honda Civic Tour
• Chiodos taking reunion slowly but confidently
• Grace Potter finds a home with country audiences
• Natural disaster isn't enough to keep Sebastian Bach off the rock
• Wayne Static gets back in tune with Static-X
• "Sparkle" gives Jordin Sparks her chance to shine
• All-star Dukes of September more seasoned this summer
• Marshall Crenshaw remembers glory days of 30 years ago
• Bonnie Raitt happy with return from "real life"
• Holmes Brothers raise the bar for next batch of songs
• 311 explores Unity through music
• Cannibal Corpse celebrates long life of death metal
• Detroit is a kind of homecoming for Neon Trees bassist
• System of a Down letting reunion take its own course
• My Morning Jacket messing with in-concert habits
• deftones digging into new album for fall release
• Insane Clown Posse releases new album, fights back against FBI
• Ladies are keeping busy, and Barenaked
• Detroit band has its Sights set on bigger things
• The Fray finds a good fit with Kelly Clarkson
• Huey Lewis & the News "working hard," looking forward
• Gloriana appreciated getting to make "second draft" of new album
• Punk rockers Strung Out tie into the past on current tour
• Train keeps rolling with new album, renewed spirit
• Yes affirmative about new singer, new music
• New look, new outlook for Matisyahu
• Sugarland's machine keeps purring along
• Five Finger Death Punch happy to Trespass across America
• Kirk Whalum has divine time recreating Coltrane
• Former Foreigner singer still hot blooded for rock 'n' roll
• Everclear's not letting nostalgia get in the way of progress
• Change is refreshing for Marina and the Diamonds
• Chicago keyboardist's solo album is only the beginning
• Florence and the Machine stay on top of the pressure
• Big Time Rush pushing for progress
• Documentary unearths the story of obscure Detroit singer Rodriguez
• George Thorogood drinks to durability
• Jimmy Buffett brings the party to Comerica Park for a change
• Multiple projects keep Heart beating busy
• Ledisi tries her best to please everybody
• The Temptations continue to sing Motown's praises
• Ace Frehley stays in the groove, even without Kiss
• Lil Twist pushing forward on long-awaited debut album
• Rick Estrin vested in keeping the Nightcats howling
• Chili Peppers singer gets off on Off!
• Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart gets space age with his latest music
• Slipknot keeps the faith, looks to the future
• On his own, Staind's Aaron Lewis takes a country road
• Slayer lets music, not theatrics, do the talking
• O.A.R. has the Olympic spirit
• Detroit rapper Elzhi solidifying his solo position
• Bobby Womack isn't letting time, health stop him
• Change, and "Changed," is good for Rascal Flatts
• Detroit's Jessica Hernandez ready to get going on new album
• Country singer Anita Cochran comes home for Operation Injured Soldiers
• Mary Wilson still Supreme-ly in love with music
• Johnny Winter plans to keep staying true to his "Roots"
• Recent moves bring new fans into Alice Cooper's world
• Nickelback embraces the challenge of music's new landscape
• Carlos Santana has warm memories of Pine Knob/DTE
• Airborne Toxic Event having "less stressful" time making second album
• Seger backup singer Shaun Murphy celebrates live album release
• Don Was jazzes things up for Concert of Colors all-star show
• Maze maintains long legacy as live show favorite
• John Waite still going strong at 60
• Video games inspired Porter Robinson's electronic music passion
• Foghat still takin' it easy at 40
• Rapper Big K.R.I.T. goes from underground to mainstream
• Brandi Carlile enjoys the "challenge" of opening for Dave Matthews Band
• Reel Big Fish dives back in with new album
• Def Leppard embracing, reviving the past
• Fiona Apple guitarist Blake Mills double-dips with his own music
• Meshell Ndegeocello focuses on present and future, not past
• Bob Seger song was big challenge for "American Idol" champ Phillip Phillips
• Bad advice kept Stevie Nicks at bay for a decade
• Aerosmith's back in the saddle, dysfunction and all
• Fifteen years down, more to come for Death Cab For Cutie
• Good times still feel good for Neil Diamond
• Sarah McLachlan builds a new kind of "Mystery" with orchestra
• Beach Boys' 50th anniversary reunion is filled with good vibrations
• SRC gets bigger and better for latest reunion show
• David Gray taking his time with new material
• Toby Keith and Ford are still tough, tight
• First 15 years have been a bluesy blur for Jonny Lang
• String Cheese Incident makes Electric Forest festival its own
• Steve Martin's pickin' keeps fans grinnin', too
• Ted Nugent takes a knee but still keeps rockin'
• Styx skipping politics and just rocking on summer tour
• The Hives lookin' fine for new album and tour
• Bob Seger guest spot a career highlight for 3 Doors Down
• ZZ Top EP tides fans over 'til new album
• An Allman, a Neville and others forge Royal Southern Brotherhood
• The Jacksons showing family Unity on new tour
• Making covers album gave Counting Crows new perspective
• Singer says all's well with "new" version of Dream Theater
• Former Journey drummer spreading Vital Information with jazz ensemble
• Tony Lucca pursues life after "The Voice"
• Denmark's Volbeat finding new fans from package tours, festivals
• All the world's a stage for Of Montreal
• Foster The People pumped up about success
• Walk The Moon blasts off thanks to single, debut album
• Teen "Idol" champ Scotty McCreery graduates into full-time music career
• Family ties are strong in the Band Perry
• Ice-T rolls rap documentary into theaters
• Radiohead returning to Detroit after 15-year absence
• Chris Young rolls into Downtown Hoedown on a winning streak
• Deer Tick locking in with Los Lobos member for next album
• Dandy Warhols increasing the euphoria on latest tour
• Orchestra Who show singer CAN explain how he does it
• Bob Seger fall dates won't include Detroit area
• Kathleen Edwards spreads her wings on latest album
• Rapper Tech N9ne works hard for a lot of play
• Juggling two bands helps the Shins' James Mercer keep things fresh
• The Parlotones' first decade passed by quickly, band says
• Roger Waters keeps adding bricks to "The Wall"
• Punch Brothers aim is true
• Christian rockers Third Day eyeball break, new music
• The Cult hits target with its new "Weapon"
• Patti Smith: A pre-DIA exhibit Q&A
• Changes, drama bring out the best in Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Throwdown Tour's Gary Allan getting ready to throw down his next album
• Thrice bidding fond farewell -- for the moment
• Queen-designed show lets iconic group pay tribute to itself
• Creed returns to "Pirson" on latest tour
• Drake finds "Paradise" with latest tour
• Rapper Yelawolf's success is a little bit Shady
• Langhorne Slim lays down the Law with new album
• Innovator Kevin Saunderson celebrating 25 years of techno
• Rap icons Public Enemy feels kinship with electronic music community
• Gogol Bordello keeps the world partying
• The (Eddie) Money man is back to open the outdoor season
• Kid Rock saxophonist Dave McMurray blowing his own horn again
• LMFAO is sexy -- and fun -- and they know it
• The Maine happy to strike out on its own
• Eve 6 happy to be back in action
• Men At Work days still a fond memory for Colin Hay
• Sonny Landreth finds new directions instrumental to his career
• Glen Phillips says Toad the Wet Sprocket is hopping again
• Rock veteran Al Kooper appreciates the life he's led
• Size matters to chorale rockers Polyphonic Spree
• Steve Winwood still driven by music
• Fear Factory returns to heavy roots on latest album
• Mayer Hawthorne saying "How Do You Do" to more new fans
• Kid Rock's ready for classical collision with Detroit Symphony
• Jill Jack is feeling new career momentum
• Band is feeling the Grouplove thanks to early success
• Clutch making music on its own terms
• Andrew Bird whistling his way to mainstream attention
• Polica keeps things "casual" but focused
• Jeffrey Osborne celebrates 30 years as a solo artist
• Despite Alzheimer's Glen Campbell plans to go out singing
• William Beckett graduates from The Academy Is...
• Waterford's Tony Lucca is ready for final run on "The Voice"
• German rockers Rammstein still fueling the fire
• The fun never stops for Weird Al Yankovic
• Cactus puts prickly past behind, heads for new music
• Jazz man Terence Blanchard lays down roots in Detroit
• Guitar hero Pat Travers keeps putting out the lights
• Blue Man Group keeps the present, and future, busy
• Detroit rapper Danny Brown takes success in stride
• Detroit's Pleasure Seekers/Cradle broke barriers for women in rock
• Steel Panther serious about having a headbanging good time
• Eric Hutchinson's new album reflects three cities
• Hot Chelle Rae hopes breakup song will make some momentum
• Fountains of Wayne keeps rockin' despite busy schedules
• Melissa Etheridge feels at home on the road
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. headlines Detroit's Record Store Day festivities
• Time was on Snow Patrol's side for latest album
• Fab Faux digs into its Fab Four roots
• "Shatner's World" is a diverse place
• Brokencyde learns what its fans want -- the hard way
• Rockers having fun. thanks to long-running hit
• Lucero brings twang and soul to its country
• Gentlemen Hall is a (college) class act
• Detroit sending three to Rock Hall of Fame induction
• Bruce Springsteen swings a "Wrecking Ball" at anger, loss and healing
• Gym Class Heroes revisit past on latest release
• Shinedown starting small for latest album
• Janiva Magness finds the blues in her own words
• Ingrid Michaelson ditches the "ditties" on latest album
• All-American Rejects chronicle "quarter-life crisis" on new album
• Enter Shikari keeps politics at the top of its agenda
• Everybody's uncle, Charlie Wilson, wages war on prostate cancer
• Our Lady Peace throws fans a "Curve"
• Beach Boys' "SMiLE" collaborator hits the road on his own
• Revival Tour celebrates a happy fifth birthday
• The Ting Tings get somewhere with "...Nowheresville"
• Say Anything happily independent again
• Thomas Dolby celebrates past, eyes the future
• Band of Skulls finding sweet in the "Sour"
• Britain's Kasabian ready to make push in the U.S.
• Oasis' Noel Gallagher flying high as solo artist
• Grand Funk drummer remembers "Phoenix" rising
• Rebelution winning more fans as time goes on
• Wedding Present handling present and past on latest tour
• Human Nature -- Motown with a Down Under twist
• Andrew W.K. still parties hard, 10 years later
• The Boyz have turned in II men
• Van Hunt finds a new kind of soul
• The Saw Doctors take it "Downtown"
• Go Radio goes for more meaning in its music
• Joe Louis Walker happy to still have the blues
• Corey Harris stays rooted to the future
• Iced Earth singer is a happy new camper
• Punk rockers Anti-Flag stay up with current events on new album
• Lyle Lovett's at the start of a new era
• An Horse duo keeps looking for improvement
• Gavin DeGraw's still focused on music, even though he's "Dancing With the Stars"
• Barry Manilow "vindicated" by durability
• Silver anniversary sneaks up on British rockers Gomez
• Ty Stone shows his "American Style" -- at last
• Southside Johnny sees busy year ahead
• Black Keys hit the big-time on their own terms
• Detroit techno pioneers Inner City bring the beat back indoors
• Mutemath ramps up a really big show
• Rick Springfield -- there's an app for that
• Rachelle Ferrell ready to unleash her voice again
• Hounds Below ready to unleash at Blowout -- and beyond
• Islands puts emotion into new album
• Tribute band Brit Floyd gives Pink Floyd its due
• "Glee" helps Young The Giant grown its audience
• Nic Cowan happy to be part of the Zac Brown universe
• Lady Antebellum owns the night -- and more
• Big Time Rush moves between TV and music personas
• Steve Aoki expands his electronic music palette
• Frontman says D.R.U.G.S. is starting to set in
• Janes Addiction's time and effort is well-placed
• Larry Carlton keeps his music to the Trio power
• Korn embraces DJ culture on latest album
• Musiq Soulchild feels the love in words, music
• Emilie Autumn has plenty of artistic "fight" in her
• Guns N' Roses happy to be back in small halls -- for the moment
• "Rock of Ages" moving from stage to screen
• The Gang is Kool with opening for Van Halen
• Marsha Ambrosius floating further into solo career
• Umphrey's McGee plans only for surprises
• Wayne Static's happy the X is ex
• Flogging Molly feels Detroit's forward progress
• Kansas celebrates 35 years since "fluke" hit
• "Fela!" inspires -- but requires patience from its audience
• Manhattan Transfer's still the boys, and girls, from New York City
• Music helps Maylene singer work through divorce on latest album
• "Fela!" brings life of legendary musician, provocateur to stage
• Detroit native blows his baritone for "Fela!"
• Cody Simpson honing in on first full album
• Time helped Little Barrie make its new album better
• R&B singer Charles Bradley happy to finally have his shot
• Mel Torme's son stands on his own two feet
• The Darkness see light at end of tunnel for new album
• Megadeth leader reawakens Gigantour
• Dark Star Orchestra keeps the music of the Dead alive
• The Whispers are still making noise 40 years on
• Blind Pilot channeled Fleetwood Mac on new album
• Things are "going crazy" for Tony Lucca thanks to "The Voice"
• Waterford's Tony Lucca buzzes over joining "The Voice"
• British singer Rumer riding forward momentum
• Goat Rodeo gang assembles for movie theater show
• Lenny Kravitz adds acting, more to his music career
• Emmylou Harris back for fourth Ann Arbor Folk Festival appearance
• Morris Day knows what Time it is
• Dawes feels comfortable in folk or rock setting
• Chiddy Bang ready to serve up "Breakfast"
• Musical recreates Sun Recors superstar summit
• Erin McKeown goes back to band days on Acoustic Cafe tour
• Machine Head finds new paths for its metal on "Locust"
• Paper Diamond shines in electronic music scene
• Who's Bad keeps Michael Jackson's music alive
• Ferndale guitarist remembers his days with Etta James
• Keb' Mo' is happy to have the blues
• Less is more for singer-songwriter Martin Sexton
• Green Day's "American Idiot" lives on as theater piece
• Shelby Lynne takes the "Road" solo
• J.J. Grey is still on a learning curve
• Mitch Ryder is still takin' a ride with new album, book, musical
• Loss of founding member doesn't dim In Flames
• Time is on guitarist Eric Johnson's side
• Reverend Peyton and his band testify to real-life issues
• James Montgomery brings the blues back home
• Wu=Tang Clan 's saga continues
• New Edition keeps the old school alive
• Greensky Bluegrass ready for two-night Detroit stand
• Ex-Kid Rock guitarist Kenny Olson brings his new Cartel back home
• The Sights celebrate 12 years, new album
• The Hard Lessons returning from parenting hiatus
• Electric Six brings Grinch song home for the holidays
• Ty Stone plans a quiet holiday homecoming in Detroit
• Craig Owens is on more than D.R.U.G.S.
• Kristeen Young makes out with Morrissey
• Rise Against happy that fans think new album was worth waiting for
• The Devil Wears Prada joins the "Zombie" nation
• New rock, family albums ahead for the Verve Pipe
• Five Finger Death Punch takes positive view towards capitalism
• Hockey ad gives Parlor Mob a boost
• Delbert McClinton stays on cruise control
• Amy Speace happy with move to Nashville
• Ozzy Osbourne's drummer coming home for drum clinic
• Raul Malo ready to get Maverick in 2012
• Veteran singers put a little Jingle Bell in their rock
• Wilco brings a "sound world" to its fans
• Mannheim Steamroller maintains a holiday tradition
• The Ragbirds make holiday show bigger, better
• The more the merrier for Stanley Jordan's latest album
• Celtic Thunder "Glee"-ful for former member's new gig
• Pop mainstream finally embracing DJ David Guetta
• Hot Chelle Rae feeling the heat of success
• Kyuss returns -- in a slightly different form
• Savoy Brown has a soft spot for Detroit
• Guns N' Roses loaded with new lineup, Hall of Fame nomination
• Donny and Marie Osmond ready to spread some Christmas cheer
• Blackie and the Rodeo Kings love their Queens
• Bassnectar keeps the party going
• Gary Hoey keeps his Christmas spirit independent
• Uncle Kracker moves Thanksgiving tradition to Black Friday
• Dallas Green's happy that City and Colour is his full-time gig
• Corey Taylor offers a "bull session" with solo show
• Hank Williams III goes independent with a triple-play
• Bauhaus' Peter Murphy happily back in solo career
• Sonia Leigh basks in Zac Brown's universe
• Nickelback ignores the haters, ready to rock Thanksgiving in Detroit
• Kirk Franklin seeks collaboration with a higher power
• Simple Plan enjoying, adjustic to veteran status
• Bob Seger blasts through the past with "Ultimate Hits"
• Jamey Johnson likes to keep stage show spontaneous
• The Features are happy to be part of Kings of Leon's world
• Paul Simon celebrates his songwriting legacy with new, old works
• Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba doing a juggling act for the future
• Despite fears, Ledisi's enjoying her first headlining tour
• Trombone Shorty put a Detroit flavor on his latest album
• Dar Williams says 10 years of recording is "a terrific feeling"
• Hip-hop artist Dessa changes her tune on latest album
• The "new" Demi Lovato is all about the music
• LeAnn Rimes ready for "brand new start" as she turns 30
• Mastodon keeps its aim straight on "The Hunter"
• Deer Tick became more of a band on new album
• Ozzy Osbourne's son wanted his dad's full story for documentary
• Judas Priest slowing down but shy of retiring
• Mat Kearney happy with new album's reception
• New Kid Jordan Knight goes it alone again
• Bret Michaels' work schedule still loaded
• Manzarek and Krieger keep the Doors open to their old music
• Everlast keeps commentary at the forefront of latest album
• Redlight King takes new path out of Kazza past
• Fugazi bassist adapting to life as a solo artist
• The Musical Box keeps Genesis' "Lamb" alive
• Life, band changes inform Hollywood Undead's latest music
• Lindsey Buckingham balances solo. Fleetwood Mac demands
• Manchester Orchestra charted different course on latest album
• Rachael Yamagata tries her independence
• Twenty-five years in, Sting still has staying power
• Experience brings confidence to Indigo Girls
• Dub Trio benefits from past and present associations
• New Found Glory says pop punk is not dead
• Bob Seger more concerned with rocking than retiring
• Tornado recovery gave Never Shout Never new purpose
• Gym Class Heroes give the past a future spin on new album
• Mindless Behavior mindful of career goals
• Joe Bonamass stays busy with the blues -- and rock
• Ian Hunter puts Mott the Hoople in the past again
• Swedish rockers Opeth embrace heavy metal "Heritage" on latest album
• Albums are still important to Plain White T's
• Youthful Mindless Behavior is learning the music biz ropes
• Tedeschi and Trucks making beautiful music together
• Thrice hits a little harder on latest album
• Evanescence returns from hiatus still on top
• Lights adds some weight to latest album
• Felix Cavaliere still gives good lovin' with Rascals music
• Duran Duran more excited about future than past
• Memphis' Bo-Keys benefit from experience, enthusiasm
• Dirve-By Truckers planning break, not break-up
• Parachute's happy to see more guys in its audience
• Collective Soul keeps its future in focus
• Italian singer Zucchero returns to his "roots" on new album
• Uh Huh Her uses time to benefit new album
• Black Crowes' Rich Robinson flying solo again
• Il Volo's enjoying the love for what it does
• Richard Marx likes staying in "constant writing mode"
• Michael Jackson "Immortal"ized in New Cirque du Soleil show
• Smashing Pumpkins working on past and future
• Widespread Panic celebrating, looking beyond 25th anniversary
• Butch Walker spreading the word about new album, book
• Blue October turns personal pain into artistic gain
• Saves The Day trilogy ends on an up note
• Minus The Bear happy to be reaching 10th anniversary
• Vanessa Carlton rediscovers her voice
• Latest Primus lineup finds future in its past
• Saxon's still headbanging 35 years on
• Rik Emmett continues to triumph as solo artist
• Success was worth the wait for rapper J. Cole
• Texas band is happy for "Friday Night Lights" Emmy success
• King Crimson members take to the road while band's on hiatus
• Gavin Rossdale brings Bush back to active duty
• Hymn For Her makes a second home in Detroit
• Dream Theater pushes past drummer's defection
• The Who's Roger Daltrey reboots "Tommy" for solo shows
• Pretty Lights keeps pushing in new directions
• Toby Keith stays American through and through
• Enrique Iglesias happy to be expanding his sound
• Mates of State bring new lessons to latest album
• Pink Floyd digs deep for new catalog reissue campaign
• Sparta frontman was surprised by solo career
• The English Beat marks anniversary of sophomore album
• Chromeo enjoying growing audience
• Guitar was an early connection for Tommy Emmanuel
• Saxist Boney James happy to still be alive, playing after auto accident
• Motion City Soundtrack revisiting past, preparing for future
• Pearl Jam celebrates 20th anniversary with film, book, album
• Success sent Foo Fighters back to the garage
• Paperboys' Peter Furler hangs up his solo shingle
• Jim Peterik goes from "Eye of the Tiger" to all that jazz
• They Might Be Giants gets adult again on latest album
• Wayne Kramer's always looking for "the next thing"
• Mason Jennings lightens up on new album
• Roger Clyne pushes the positive side of Arizona
• Jason Aldean's still having his kind of "Party"
• Tiesto targets colleges on latest tour
• Charm Farm regroups for Ferndale's DIY fest
• America digs into roots on new covers album
• DJ Caspa makes overdue pilgrimmage to Detroit
• British headbangers Bring Me The Horizon felt pressure to be good on latest album
• Ronnie Dunn goes it alone after 20 years in duo
• Troy rockers coming with second album.
• blink-182 members re-establish band as their priority
• Wayne Hancock keeps "The Train" rolling through personal travails
• Avenged Sevenfold living beyond is "Nightmare" on Uproar tour
• Alison Krauss, Union Station happy to be reunited
• Grace Potter enjoying gradual climb to success
• Tom Tom Club surprised but happy with 30-year history
• Home is where the heart -- and music -- is for Vince Gill
• Charlie Wilson related to Snoop Dogg "by love, not blood"
• Ted Nugent keeps a stranglehold on his gonzo ways
• Big & Rich bringin' it back after hiatus
• Third visit to metro area is a charm for Bret Michaels
• ICP talks about licking "Arse" with Jack White
• Royce da 5'9" in better place with new solo album
• Desire to work sends Vince Neil out after Motley Crue tour
• Swedish trio strips down for latest album
• Fourplay rejuvenated by new member
• Jack's Mannequin giving "People..." a preview in concert
• KEM hopes his homeless benefits won't be needed in the future
• Whitesnake still rocking after singer's throat scare
• Amy Winehouse death hits home for Justin Townes Earle
• Alice Cooper happy being rock's "oldest vampire"
• Aretha Franklin continues to rock steady
• Bright Eyes likes to keep politics on a short leash
• Tony Bennett -- not shy, not retiring
• Break worked to Incubus' benefit
• Train, Maroon5 make for smooth summer touring partners
• George Thorogood taps Chess Records influence for latest album
• Uncle Kracker has a friend, and a gig, in Kenny Chesney
• Keri Hilson explains what "No Boys Allowed" really means
• J. Geils Band still plays every show like it could be its last
• Jazz supergroup Return To Forever launches fourth incarnation
• Queensryche celebrating 30th anniversary with road show
• "Dream Weaver" singer happy to be a hippie again
• Def Leppard and Heart make for hard-rocking pair
• "Band of Gold" singer Freda Payne shows her jazzbeaux
• My Morning Jacket stocked by new album's chart debut
• Theory of a Deadman looking to win fans on Carnival of Madness tour
• Lifehouse ready to move on towards next album
• Palin show theme gives Third Day more notoriety
• Men of Soul unite for in-concert "jukebox"
• Brian McKnight goes back to "old school R&B"
• Kid Rock ready to throw down in Motown
• Identity festival brings White Shadow back to his roots
• Los Lonely Boys still loves touring with Los Lobos
• Bachman & Turner go back into overdrive
• Gospel star Marvin Sapp uses higher power to get through tough times
• Chris Isaak shining about new Sun Records album
• Selena Gomez grows up with new album
• The Ettes get back to their garage roots on latest album
• Fall Out Boy's Patrick Sump ready for solo career
• Disturbed, Godsmack and Machine Head creating Mayhem on tour
• Wiz Khalifa paid dues before big hit
• Meat Loaf recalls Motown roots
• Black Dahlia Murder probes rituals on new album
• Pontiac show a homecoming of sorts for Amy LaVere
• Angie Stone eyeballing new album, acting opportunities
• Tim Robbins makes natural move into music
• Sade returns after 10-year break
• Royal wedding gig only adds to the heat on Ellie Goulding
• Johnny Winter explores "roots" on new album
• Nearly four decades on, Journey's still believin'
• Current Foreigner stakes its claim on band's catalog
• It's nothin' but a block party for Jill Scott this summer
• INXS basking in glow of self-tribute album
• Album, novel part of busy year for Steve Earle
• Beach Boys celebrating 50 years of high tide
• Grand Funk Railroad stays on track
• Death Cab For Cutie finds new sound on latest album
• Nicki Minaj keeps it real on Britney Spears tour
• McDonald, Scaggs make a familiar touring pair
• "Grown up" Taking Back Sunday plans to continue with current lineup
• Interpol hits the "Lights" on latest album
• Age is no object as Paul McCartney rocks on
• Pat Benatar tours without "agenda" these days
• Keith Urban goes for up-close experience with fans
• O.A.R. members feel Ohio State's football pain
• CCR's music has "legs," with or without original frontman
• Slayer, Rob Zombie make beautiful metal music together
• REO Speedwagon celebrates 30th anniversary of biggest album
• Yes tours with new lineup, first new album in 10 years
• Styx founder says touring with Yes is a good fit
• Randy Travis says 25 years has felt like "minutes"
• Goo Goo Dolls starting work on next album
• Daughter makes road life different for Michelle Branch
• Parachute undaunted by sophomore album
• Josh Groban enjoys a year of changes
• Don Was wants All-Star Revue to show "thread" of Detroit music
• Steely Dan not rushing to make next album
• Laser show adds live performers for Michael Jackson tribute
• 311 went for live feel on new album
• Weird Al Yankovic's still finding humor in pop stars, popular culture
• Matisyahu busy with two new albums and a movie
• Sugarland pushes boundaries of its country music
• 10th anniversary sneaks up on Australia's Cut Copy
• Peter Frampton celebrates 35th anniversary of landmark live album
• A Perfect Circle guitarist always knew band would come back around
• Injury can't keep Black Veil Brides frontman away from Warped Tour
• D.R.U.G.S. frontman ready for Warped Tour return
• Temptations leader feels passage of time at group's 50th anniversary
• Selena Gomez talks a bit about "Monte Carlo" and making music
• Lynyrd Skynyrd eyeballing next album
• Rick Springfield celebrates 30 years since "Jessie's Girl"
• Country star John Michael Montgomery's plate is filled with projects
• Michigan's Pop Evil is playing for keeps
• Rocking is still a Sweet pursuit
• Soul Asylum turns 30 gracefully
• Dave Alvin finds a way to write on the road
• Anniversary fuels Motley Crue summer tour
• New York Dolls more pleased than surprised by longevity
• Owl City felt "different" kind of pressure on new album
• Detroit rapper Big Sean drops his debut album -- finally
• Hip opening act feels like she fits with Katy Perry's music
• Irish proverb spurred Jars of Clay's lastest album
• Tim McGraw using concerts to unveil new music
• Jonny Lang grows from boy to man
• Bedouin Soundclash weathers doubts, rekindles enthusiasm
• Matt & Kim adjust to having more music for fans
• Eminem and Royce make peace with Bad Meets Evil
• The Monkees celebrate 45 years of monkeying around
• Hall & Oates still do it for love of working together
• Earth, Wind & Fire keeps live show evolving
• Committed adjusting to life after "The Sing-Off"
• Detroit's Christian TV finds life after the Love (Arcade) is gone
• Deep Purple gets classical, not classy
• G. Love has a lot of music he wants to make
• No rivalry as New Kids, Backstreet Boys unite for tour
• The Go-Go's still have the beat for 30th anniversary
• Australian-born Lenka stays on eastbound trajectory
• Natasha Bedingfield strips -- her music, not herself
• Warren Haynes is a soul man on latest studio album
• Neal McCoy happy mixing country with big band
• "Glee" takes its act to the stage
• Huey Lewis keeps ambitions alive, in check
• Going big -- in concert and otherwise -- is a way of life for Taylor Swift
• Funk is a lifelong pursuit for George Clinton
• Ohio Players are still on "Fire" after all these years
• It takes two this time around for guitarist Charlie Hunter
• Black Dub leader Daniel Lanois focuses on creativity in memoir
• The Baseball Project swings for the musical fences
• Sam Roberts is thankful for his muse
• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. -- silly name, serious music
• Brandi Carlile revving up for new music
• Less = more in Robyn's world these days
• Panic! at the Disco confident after split
• Solo work helps Godsmack singer feel more complete
• Record company push helped Augustana make a better album
• Raphael Saadiq gets "raw" on his latest album
• Baby-faced Brett Dennen maturing as an artist
• Dirtbombs bring garage rock to Movement festival
• Eddie Money brings new song for annual DTE show
• DJ Paul van Dyk ups the visual ante with latest show
• She Wants Revenge used between-albums break to good effect
• Filipino jazz singer crafts new style
• Neon Trees enjoying the "Prom" afterparty
• Doobie Brothers ready to open DTE season
• Black Label Society unplugs on latest album
• Eric Benet wants to keep old school soul alive
• Hollywood Unded happy to have new music out
• His Name Is Alive celebrates 20th anniversary -- in 21st year
• Who's Bad keeps Michael Jackson's music alive
• Sick Puppies' success keeps trio on the road
• Kentucky singer-songwriter looks to definte urban folk
• Cake finds its sweet spot with No. 1 album.
• Bob Seger: Coming home means "everything" for him, Silver Bullet Band
• Fans already catching onto new Manchester Orchestra songs
• Seether returns to three-piece band roots
• Hoedown headliner Jason Aldean having his own party thanks to success
• Usher has ambitions beyond the stage -- and music
• Twilight Singers' leader confident about new sound
• Dap-Tones success enriches Sharon Jones' life
• Isley Brothers still feel Motown roots
• Flaming Lips keep the music coming -- by any means possible
• Jerrod Niemann is a new name, old hand in country music
• Staind's Aaron Lewis likes being a country boy -- when he's not rockin'
• Rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson gets a boost from Jack White
• Roots veteran Marcia Ball took pen in hand for latest album
• Singer-songwriter Sam Bradley moves beyond brush with "Twilight" fame
• Punk rockers Face To Face happy to be back
• Bettye LaVette enjoying wider late-career recognition
• Bettye LaVette enjoying wider late-career recognition
• Australian songstress hones storytelling on latest album
• Dierks Bentley brings the party on latest tour
• Billy Ocean being careful about his next music move
• Bobby Bare Jr. shows his serious side
• Neil Young goes acoustic but not unplugged
• ...Trail of Dead: Shrinking band, growing ambitions
• Wishbone Ash credits Internet for younger fans
• deftones stay positive in tough times
• Coheed and Cambria reveling in 10 years of rocking
• "Fela!" musical helps Femi Kuti spread his message
• Bon Jovi keyboardist finds theater voice in "Memphis"
• Yellowcard returns after hiatus
• James Blunt muscled up sound for latest album
• Uh Huh Her full of new music for fans
• Motown veteran Dennis Coffey stakes a claim with new album
• The Pixies continue to do "Doolittle" on the road
• Decemberists chose rural locale for latest album
• Blues singer still has warm spot in her heart for Detroit
• Chili Peppers drummer brings other bands back home
• Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer comes home with other bands
• Secondhand Serenade single was last-minute creation
• Iggy Pop brings Stooges back to Ann Arbor for Ron Asheton tribute
• Canadian rockers Rush looking at past -- and future
• Screaming girls one of the perks for pop sensation Greyson Chance
• Black Lips ready to release new album
• Diddy -- Dirty Money takes its show on the road
• Royal Bangs grows by shrinking
• LMFAO keeps the party rockin'
• Iron & Wine explores new sonics on latest album
• Rod Stewart leaves the standards at home for current tour
• Ex-Chiodos singer Craig Owens has new D.R.U.G.S. to try
• Ra Ra Riot's new album was a "peachy" experience
• Peter Murphy happy with resumed solo career
• Creed singer steps out on his own
• Wye Oak achieves catharsis on new album
• Foo Fighters film offers inside look at band
• Raveonettes dodged breakup before new album
• Greenhornes return from lengthy hiatus
• Cold heats up after eight-year recording gap
• Birdman's happy to have Lil Wayne back from jail
• Winans siblings ready for one final go-round
• Travis Barker's comfortable in rock and hip-hop worlds
• Melanie Fiona's musical "limbo" not a bad place to be
• Punk rockers formed all-star band by accident
• Thin Lizzy: The boys are back in town
• Jeff Beck reflects on Grammy-winning material
• Yanni finds a new rhythm for his music
• Rockets fueling up to record new songs
• For Kem, "Intimacy" feels like success
• Ledisi loves being "a chameleon," musically
• Little Anthony remembers Motown connections
• Johnny Winter stays happy having, and playing, the blues
• Bob Seger promises something "different" for his upcoming tour
• Signings bring new life to Eminem's Shady Records
• Christian rockers Stryper were "careful" with covers album
• Fab Faux focuses on Beatles' music, not look
• Robyn Hitchcock teams with hero for special concert
• Hits breathe new life into Dirty Things' album
• 38 Special celebrates anniversary of big hit
• Bright Eyes charts fresh territory on latest album
• Alice Cooper enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "club"
• Papa Roach stays "viable," "valid"
• "Uncle" Charlie Wilson goes from dropping bombs to spreading positivity
• Grammy is great but doesn't change Esperanza Spalding's world much
• OMD back in 80s form -- and beyond
• Get Up Kids happy reunion led to new music
• Eli Young band anxious to release next album
• R.E.M. broadens frequency on latest album
• Railroad Earth riding a "slow build" to success
• Railroad Earth riding a "slow build" to success
• Innerpartysystem finding its own sound
• The Upbeat: Keith "Bubby" Webb
• The Pogues offer A Parting Glass... to fans
• Girl Talk mashes his -- yes, his -- way to musical euphoria
• Staind frontman gets country with solo music
• Pontiac's Tony Lucca gets his music career in full gear
• Youngest Marsalis spreads good vibes with his music
• Scissor Sisters united as outsiders
• Nicole Atkins delivers her "breakup record"
• Party girl Ke$ha doesn't mind getting a little $leazy
• David Gray quiets down for latest tour
• Plain White T's went conceptual with new album
• The Upbeat: Artificial Agent
• Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys have a story to tell on new album
• Motorhead didn't let "Lemmy" movie distract from new album
• Funk-rockers Fishbone celebrate 25th anniversary
• Atomic Tom rides subway video to success
• Killswitch Engage duo reunites in side project
• The Upbeat: Planet D Nonet
• Rick Springfield lets fans inside with book
• New singer, covers inspired new Roomful Of Blues album
• Ray Johnston trades hoops for (guitar) hooks
• Hard rockers Escape The Fate embracing differences on tour
• Hellogoodbye happy to be back with new music
• Trey Songz puts on his best love face
• Uncle Kracker excited about new album, Chesney tour
• Ozzy Osbourne still happy to be driving the "Crazy Train" of his career
• Drumming for Ozzy is dream come true for Rochester Adams grad
• Slash made Ozzy Osbourne first choice for solo album
• The Upbeat: Just Another Band From Detroit
• Musiq Soulchild reintroducing himself before next album's release
• Underoath is still strong despite founding member's departure
• Pure Prairie League exists for the nostalgia
• Brian McKnight show's a solo affair
• Robyn rocks with "Body Talk"
• Justin Townes Earle eyeing overseas move this year
• Stone Sour frontman balances a range of opportunities
• Umphrey's McGee prepping new music for release
• The Upbeat: Graveside Manner
• Shelby Lynne looking forward to making an album with her sister
• Los Angeles group makes old soul new again
• Miles Davis alumni span generations
• Link: Faith Hill and Chrissie Hynde talk about Super Bowl "CMT Crossroads" show
• Documentary, new music keep Motorhead's Lemmy busy
• The Decemberists take simpler path on new album
• "iCarly's" Miranda Cosgrove making her mark in music
• Momentum is building for Young The Giant
• Lyrics Born makes it personal on latest album
• Avett Brothers co-headline Ann Arbor Folk Fest
• Macy Gray lets fans decide if she should play in Israel
• Martin Sexton turns life into musical "snapshots"
• "Different" is still good for Linkin Park Fans
• Pendulum pushes itself into North America
• Ex-Led Zep singer Robert Plant enjoying "rebirth" with his latest music
• Warren-born drummer happy playing Ringo in Beatles tribute band Rain
• Finger Eleven liked taking control on latest album
• New Lonestar singer getting more comfortable in role
• The Upbeat: The Rusty Wright Band
• Ill Nino got back in touch with band feeling on latest album
• The Concretes are happy to get back to the U.S.
• Kid Rock ready to celebrate 40th birthday at home
• Kid Rock ready to celebrate 40th birthday at home
• Wiz Khalifa is rap's next big thing
• The Whispers turn music, friendship into longevity
• High Dials turn "long depression" into latest album
• The Upbeat: Murder Mystery
• Success surprises Besnard Lakes
• Authority Zero back on track after lineup shuffles
• The Blasters want to be known for their blues
• Michael McDermott helping to feed America
• Detroit bluesman Little Sonny has quietly carved out big career
• The Upbeat: Royal Hoax
• Dean Fertita: Local man of many bands starts one of his own
• Romantics ready to ring in 2011
• Dwele gets exposure from Kanye West, McDonald's
• Eric Benet happy in old school mode
• the Upbeat: Mid Life Crisis
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra looks beyond holiday tradition
• Electric Six has working process down pat
• Rusted Root adjusts to audience changes
• Detroit-born bluesman will raise profile in 2011
• The Upbeat: The Boa Constrictors
• Detroit-Brooklyn split makes Few And Far Between a better band
• Home is where Mayer Hawthorne's heart, and music, is
• Sons of Sylvia get the love from Carrie Underwood
• My Chemical Romance finds a different beat on new album
• Dashboard Confessional goes back to the beginning for anniversary shows
• Twiztid enjoyed taking the reins on latest album
• The Tokens keep things in the right key
• The Upbeat: Light in August
• For Joe Satriani, anxiety leads to creativity
• Foxy Shazam starting to focus on next album.
• Alice Cooper thrilled that full band will be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Alter Bridge members maintain their creed between bands
• The Upbeat: Lordd Virgil
• Guitarist comes home to lead summit in Ann Arbor
• Neil Berg adds holiday component to Broadway revue
• Air Supply breathing easy on 35th anniversary
• Minus The Bear enjoying the pluses of higher profile
• Verve Pipe finds family music isn't kid stuff
• Reunited Killing Joke founders plan to stay together
• Country's Rodney Atkins happy with latest album's second life
• Bruce Springsteen's manager says "Darkness" box helps to "re-live" storied album
• Oklahoma rockers Taddy Porter encouraged by "steady progress"
• Trapt get back to what they do best on latest album
• R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn seeks balance in his music
• Soulfly's new album a hit with the mosh pit
• Usher goes for the "OMG!" factor in new show
• Celtic Thunder embraces the Christmas spirit
• Matt White recovers from label rejection
• Billy Currington still has a No. 1 album on his wish list
• Sons of Sylvia enjoy association with Carrie Underwood
• The Rockets working on new material for 2011
• Seger saxophonist launches new holiday tradition
• Gary Hoey likes being the six-string King of Christmas
• Patty Larkin celebrates 25 years of recording
• Richie Hawtin breaks for Plastikman for DJ show
• Travis leader will balance solo, band work in future
• Grammy-winning producer proud of work with Killers' Brandon Flowers
• Indiana roots rocker is an office -- and a Reverend, too
• "Studio rat" Daniel Lanois takes his latest band on the road
• Morphine members keep the spirit alive in new band
• Celldweller brings his industrial-strength rock back to the stage
• Time off freshened Hinder for new album
• Paul Oakenfold road-testing new material on tour
• John Mellencamp takes fresh approach with new album, tour
• Country's Jake Owens benefitting from previous associations
• Ex-Journey drummer launches new jazz fusion project
• No Age duo sought to expand, grow on new album
• Jimi Hendrix's sister keeps the "Fire" burning
• Nitzer Ebb reunion becomes a going concern
• Davison rockers Chiodos forge on with new singer, drummer, album
• Kid Rock follows fresh path with "Born Free"
• Neon Trees succeeding with "Animal" instinct
• Norwegian rockers Dimmu Borgir go for a "huge" sound
• Detroit influenced latest Pretty Lights release
• Kate Nash copes well with quick success
• Kate Nash copes well with quick success
• Patience paid off for VerseEmerge
• Five For Fighting misses universal song appeal
• Mose Allison didn't plan to make latest album
• Michigan-born writer brought the rock to "Rock of Ages"
• "Idol's" Constantine finds more fame in "Rock of Ages'
• Brendan Benson embraces new paths in life, music
• Posies hope to stay more active in near future
• Hits collection makes Bon Jovi proud of past
• Zakk Wylde's sober, but Black Label Society still rocks
• The Ready Set is one man -- and a band, too
• Ben Folds opens new collaborative door with Nick Hornby
• British songstress ready to bring her success to the U.S.
• Former Barenaked Ladies frontman starts a new Page
• Michael Bolton recalls Lady Gaga hookup
• Post-"Boondock Saints," Dirges sing a happier tune
• Savoy Brown leader likes the "challenge" of going solo
• Motion City Soundtrack frontman finds different voice for latest album
• Weezer mines vauts for new releases
• Live shows gave energy to new Richard Thompson album
• Insane Clown Posse readies another Hallowicked Halloween
• Jason Bonham comes to terms with father's legacy
• Keane members climb new Mt. Desolation
• Vaselines happily reunited -- for now
• Pointer Sisters still fired up about their music
• Shaun Murphy 's making her own music these days
• LCD Soundsystem planning active future
• Gary Numan still finds pleasure in his "Principle"
• Anberlin's hit a surprise to frontman
• Taylor Swfit speaks "Now" on new album
• Roger Waters puts a new brick in "The Wall"
• Ireland's The Script seducing new audiences
• Springsteen's drummer enjoying the big band life
• South African rappers map out five-year plan
• Band of Horses adjusting to notoriety
• Frankie Valli recalls first No. 1 solo hit
• Latest album led Dr. Dog from new path to old road
• Phil Collins tapes Motown for latest -- and last? -- solo album
• Drake sings Eminem's praises
• Ingrid Michaelson hopes to branch out on next album
• Mike Posner flying high on first headlining tour
• Guster welcomes new member to the band
• After jail, El DeBarge reveling in his "Second Chance"
• Greg Dulli tries a new route -- solo
• George Winston brings "Winter" a bit early to the DIA
• Alejandro Escovedo follows his "urge" to rock
• N*E*R*D "honored" to be on the road with Gorillaz
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• Toad The Wet Sprocket mulling first new album in 13 years
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• Lee DeWyze Sees "Idol" Win As A "Beginning"
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• Passion Pit Worked Hard To Find Its Sound
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• Stephen Stills Mines Past With Present Projects
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• AFI Soldiered Through Producer Changes On New Album
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