The Top Gun Anthem was written by German composer Harold Faltermeyer, who knew — being that this was the ’80s after all — ...

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Interview with Michael Franti, who specializes in eclectic mix of hip-hop, alternative rock, reggae, folk and jazz. He and band Spearhead play the Eastern on May 13.

A truly memorable, almost ear-worm melody is the bedrock of any successful Eurovision entry. It needs to be instantly ...

After writing the music for one of the most famous songs in rock ‘n’ roll history, what do you do for an encore? If you’re<a ...

A look at the history of Blondie, their highs and lows both commercially and critically, through the prism of an underrated part of their music: the lyrics.

Tippa Lee and Rappa Robert rose to fame in 1980s Jamaica with powerful dancehall hits and a legacy that helped shaped modern ...

A devout Rastafarian known as “the Messenjah,” inspirational singer/songwriter Luciano first found fame in 1993 with his ...

Albert Hammond's name pops up in the writing credits of many hit songs. Here are six smashes you might not have realized he ...

Let’s Do it Again was produced by Jamaican producer Donovan “Don Corleon” Bennett and recorded at Bennett’s Vendetta studio ...

With the basic rhythm and vocal tracks laid down during his Big Apple layover, Mraz briefly stopped off in Nashville to work ...

With the basic rhythm and vocal tracks laid down during his Big Apple layover, Mraz briefly stopped off in Nashville to work ...