Recorded at bassist Brian Frink’s studio in Beverly HIlls, “Welcome to the Jingle” adds staples such as “Silver Bells,” ...

An American Idol winner left a lasting impression on the music world by transforming a 1971 Carpenters classic into a ...

If you’re a music fan who hasn’t thought much about drumming (I’m guilty on both counts), “Backbeats” will be a revelation.

Seaslak, The Painted Roses, Sweet Tangerine @ Kilby Court 12/12, 12 Bands of Christmas @ Urban Lounge 12/12 Markus Schulz @ ...

Every first date needs the perfect song. Revisit four songs released in 1970 that were a part of many couples' first dates ...

It took me 50 years to appreciate the extraordinary singing of Karen Carpenter, whom I now consider to be among the very greatest of singers. About a month ago I happened to hear on the radio a ...

Karen Carpenter’s voice is pure magic on one of the band's most haunting hits. With every note, she proves why her performances with The Carpenters still captivates listeners decades later, and why ...

Among the songs of the late music star presented on November 11th were the smash hits “Close to You,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “Sing,” “Top of The World,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and “It’s Going To ...