After much anticipation and teasing on social media, renowned South African artist Sjava (real name Jabulani Hadebe) has ...

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Watch a Gen-Z music producer experience the magic of The Beatles’ iconic album "Revolver" for the first time! See their genuine reactions, surprises, and insights as they dive into one of rock history ...

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The 15 best hard rock and metal albums of 2025 comprise a combination of seasoned veterans still swinging for the fences, underground lifers and young heat-seekers who embrace the classic rock ethos.

The Agnes Varda of deep listening returns with another piece of intimate audio vérité, a two-CD headphone collage made from recordings of her mother's final four months. Here, Rossetto's mom tells ...

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For a beautiful treatment of Matsuo Bashō's celebrated haiku “A frog jumps in”, the dreamlike stream-of-consciousness of “I am a volcano”, the delightful, multilayered vocal harmonies in “Take this ...

Lines of fans spanning generations gathered at Chain Reaction’s tiny strip mall parking lot for the venue’s final show. Chain Reaction hosted its last event on Friday, Dec. 19, featuring Rancho Santa ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Few venues epitomized the passion of live music like small, scrappy all-ages venue Chain Reaction. With an ...