Here are ten of the most poetic songs by The Smiths, whether tackling the demons in Morrissey's inner psyche or highlighting the darkest corners of society.

Boston remains a place where strong musicianship and songwriting are greatly valued. WBUR music writer Noah Schaffer shares 14 albums that prove just that, from jazz, Celtic-tinged folk, Sephardic ...

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Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On I'm Comin' as half of the '60s soul duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at 89.

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“I Can’t Give Everything Away” closes out David Bowie’s final album, and it’s an underrated favorite among his late-career songs. It’s a bit more upbeat than other songs on the record, with a level of ...

Our list of the best songs of 2024, featuring Porter Robinson, Sabrina Carpenter, Father John Misty, Jessica Pratt, and more.

Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new music ...