31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they’ve done it in these concept albums.
Background Singers Who Made It into the Spotlight
Some background singers don’t stay in the shadows forever. Dionne Warwick and Michael McDonald are two examples of singers who moved on to success.
The Adele of the ’80s: Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet’s warm, bluesy voice wove through keyboardist Vince Clarke’s sinuous synth lines on hits like “Situation” and “Don’t Go.”
A Different Kind of “E” Book
Two great books for music lovers are just out. They both have an “E” related to the title, as in Elvis Costello and Elton John.