Music Genres

Hard-luck tales of criminals and lost souls drive the lyrics and give the music its wistful flavor, but an acute songwriting sensibility, rich, salty musicianship, and mournful vocals combine magically into an uplifting spirit. That's the magic of good music.

A new New Order disc from a new New Order.

Bell has a vision, and Hendelman, Thiroux, and Witek buy into that vision with gusto.

Janis Ian's work is sheer artistic genius.

This two-part documentary takes a detailed, intelligent look at the life of Frank Sinatra, who merged artistic greatness and enormous popularity like no one else in the 20th century.

Two albums of previously unreleased live Stan Getz recordings are out this month.

Ashley Fure's non-melodic, mostly non-rhythmic music makes you think, and her focus on the physicality of instruments – the wood and strings and glue and metal – gives her work, especially her newest pieces, a visceral appeal too.

Mouse, Robinson, and Borlas demonstrate what seems to be a gentler side of free jazz.

Stripped down to bare essentials, ‘High Dreamer’ highlights the strengths of this young artist.

2015 wasn't a year for landmark releases, but there were some rather impressive outings from veterans and newbies alike.