Valentine’s Day is all about love, and one way to set the right mood is with the perfect music. Whether you’re planning a ...

Elton John reflects on the songs that shaped his life, revealing a deep connection to the music that inspired his legendary career.

A look into how punk rock evolved into post-punk and beyond, via a list of songs by Talking Heads, The Clash, Gary Numan and many others.

If the Eagles won the Super Bowl, then the next Amplifier playlist would be made up entirely of songs by artists from Philadelphia. The football gods upheld their end of this bargain — in case you ...

The countdown to vinyl fanatics' favorite holiday is officially underway, and the excitement is palpable. The annual Record Store Day will take place on ...

Smokey Robinson's 'Crusin'' was the song that carried his Quiet Storm sound into the '80s. It became one of his biggest hits.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...

According to hardcore troubadour and country rock legend Steve Earle, 1965 was the year Bob Dylan decided he wanted to be the ...

Super Bowl is set to showcase some of the best voices in the music industry, with Kendrick Lamar leading the iconic halftime show, and Jon Batiste singing the national anthem.

A wonderful release, in other words; the contents sufficient to satisfy anyone’s classical needs for years. It’s also very well-packaged in a sturdy, aesthetically appealing box, and the documentation ...

Akili Ni Mali, an actor and independent recording artist, will perform as Nina Simone in two shows this February, honoring Black History Month.

John Densmore and Robby Krieger of the Doors discuss the band's 60th anniversary and the group's ongoing series of archival ...