Editor Pick: Music

'Mandatory Fun' sounds demanding, but it is not hard work to enjoy the genius of Weird Al at his peak.

In this, their debut EP, The Healing bring together five songs that convey the nostalgia of one's childhood home.

Few Early Music groups have become as integral a part of the performance landscape as the British group Stile Antico.

Recorded in 1980 but never before released in full until later this month, the new wave of 'Billy Thermal' is a poppy artifact of the era.

Three new jazz albums offer a lot of variety.

Songsmith Christopher Denny bends his vibrato-heavy tenor and tune-building talent in interesting lyrical directions.

'Sonic Party' is a recording that expands the borders of improvisational music and freestyle jazz.

"I’m the queen of failure, but that has led to triumphs."

ZZ Top's 'Live At Montreux 2013' belongs in the collections of all fans of the Little Band from Texas.

From dinosaur acts to 'X Factor' winners, there's big news from top artists, music icons, and hot up-and-comers this week.