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Streaming services like Spotify are taking us "back to the future" in a way, reminiscent of the days of free-form radio DJs. Except that today, artists themselves are designing some of these creative, meaningful playlists. Emily West's new Spotify playlist is a prime example.

The Who LIve At Shea Stadium 1982 comes as an unexpected surprise from a much maligned era, and is a keeper to boot.

Rader-Day shows an affinity with the downtrodden and a remarkable sense of atmosphere and place in this mystery.

Two recent releases from bassist-bandleaders show how jazz continues to thrive in the most disparate of musical "cultures," even with its relatively small, specialized audience.

Russell Howard is delightful and hilarious in his new comedy tour, which just opened in the U.S.

New young adult book, 'Tutankhamen Speaks' by Cheryl Carpinello, reveals secrets of king Tut’s lost manuscript

At a moment when lots of theater companies are experimenting with "immersive" productions, a solid traditional one like this meaty comedy, with all the creative pieces fitting together just right, is the true immersive art.

Just about every song bears the imprint of a thoughtful survey of pop music styles from the 1960s to today. If they don't all reach the heights to which they aspire, enough do to make the album one of the more creative pop efforts of the year, and the best are hypnotically compelling.

PBS Masterpiece Theater presents a fabulous new remake of Poldark, starring Aidan Turner.

This is one of those wonderful moments, like the passing of the vote for women and the Civil Rights Act, that change everything for the better.