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Nick Lowe on Christmas music, his masked accomplices, and why he had to change his tune

The British singer-songwriter, backed by Los Straitjackets, launches his US tour at Brighton Music Hall on Wednesday.

Celebrating Joni at 80
Joni Mitchell’s astonishing artistry — and her refusal to compromise — made me a fan for life. As she approaches her 80th birthday, there is so much to celebrate.

For musicians on the way up, nonprofit’s support hits all the right notes
Founded by former Berklee president Roger Brown, the Salt Lick Incubator provides grants, production guidance, marketing strategies, and much more.

All signs point to Reneé Rapp being just fine with Boston

Ahead of her sold-out show Saturday at Roadrunner, the singer talks about her headlining tour, channeling her emotions into music, and the purpose behind that attention-grabbing "I Hate Boston" billboard.

MUSIC REVIEW
Paul Lewis creates Beethovenian bliss with the BSO
The English pianist performed all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos with the orchestra and music director Andris Nelsons, and demonstrated why he’s one of the best living interpreters of Beethoven.

MUSIC REVIEW
At Somerville Theatre, Jonathan Richman is his unique self
On Saturday, the second of three nights at the Somerville Theatre during his latest return to Boston, Richman implored an adoring crowd to love, laugh, and let go of the negative stuff, to cling to their sense of wonder. To remember to dance.

White House bestows honor on musician, composer, and educator Bill Banfield
The Berklee professor emeritus will receive his President’s Call to Service Award at Bethel AME Church in Jamaica Plain on Friday.

Rising star Danielle Ponder went to law school in Boston. But she’s given up the courtroom for the concert stage.
The Northeastern law school grad, whose 2022 debut album and recent festival appearances generated plenty of buzz, has closed the case on which career she wants to pursue.

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With ‘Garden of Eden,’ Boston’s Bad Rabbits once again have some spring in their step

The rediscovery of tracks the trio recorded before they were sidelined by injury and tragedy has sparked a new album and new beginning.

MUSIC REVIEW

Maluma is a captivating ‘Don Juan’ at Agganis Arena

During his energetic set Sunday night, the Colombian singer alternately crooned heartfelt ballads and commanded the dance floor while thrilling the crowd.

It’s time to vote for the Boston Music Awards

Winners to be announced Dec. 20 in a celebration at Big Night Live.

MUSIC REVIEW

Yo-Yo Ma makes Shostakovich concertos the main event with BSO

Composer Iman Habibi’s "Zhiân" opened the second half of the evening brilliantly.

MOVIE REVIEW

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ gives fans the best seat in the stadium

The concert film feels simultaneously grand and snug, allowing the audience to thrill as they soak in the show’s hugeness while feeling close enough to give Swift extended ovations after particularly cathartic moments.

Singer Genesis Owusu is here to put a bug in your ear about ‘these chaotic and absurd times’

“Struggler,” the wild, genre-mashing new album from the Australian singer-rapper, "is about a roach that runs and runs and runs."

After years of hip-hop stardom, Medford’s BIA returns home as a tour headliner

She’s collaborated with Nicki Minaj, been championed by Rihanna, performed with Busta Rhymes on the BET Awards, and has a major-label deal with Epic. Now, for the first time, she's headlining her own tour, which includes an upcoming date at the Paradise.

A tribute album to Nanci Griffith, begun when she was alive, comes to fruition at last

The just-released album, “More Than a Whisper: Celebrating the Music of Nanci Griffith,” features some notable admirers of the Texas native’s catalog, including Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Emmylou Harris, and Mary Gauthier.