Reviews music

An anthology offers 51 trips to doo-wop heaven. Also: Michael Weston King's first solo outing in 10 years and Elvis Costello covers from My Darling Clementine.

A box set collects the first five solo albums from Dire Straits' leader and Jesper Lindell hits a home run with his sophomore release.

A live set from Willy DeVille embraces punk, doo-wop, Cajun, and Latin music.

The applause that followed felt almost like an extra musical movement, that's how much I enjoyed hearing it. Why? It signals the continuing robustness of the audience for this great music.

A musical response to racism, an overlooked jazz singer, a blues guitar set, and an emotional folk-rock journey.

Power pop from a former member of the Raspberries plus two country-flavored duos and a blues guitar prodigy.

A parting shot from the Loud Family hits its mark. Also, a previously unheard concert from Delta blues legend Son House, and CDs from Bailey Bigger and Bart Davenport.

Glove and Le Ren were among the highlights on the first night of SXSW Music Festival 2022 in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 15.

Noe's fine sophomore album recalls John Prine. Blues guitarist Robillard, whose career has spanned more than half a century, serves up 18 high-energy tracks.

Collins's 55th album is also the first to consist entirely of self-penned material. Also: a reissue of Cole's tribute to her father's music and new releases from three up-and-coming acts.