music essay

The hit country songwriter notes that anyone can write platitudes, but getting to the heart of true love is hard work.

A veteran road dog offers advice to touring musicians about how to keep the home fires burning.

Even if you pay for it, music is a gift. Don't ever forget that.

The moving story of how a kid from “Big Money Texas” found solace and salvation in rap music from the poor side of Houston.

After a disastrous set at the Pitchfork Festival, a punk rocker learns to respect her instrument.

I started having trouble on the bus when I was six years old. I was a little nerd who couldn’t keep my mouth shut. I would lip off to boys twice my...

Azar Swan’s singer talks about the feeling of having the music you love held against you.

The War on Drugs’ bassist explains how the Bob Dylan of prank calls leads musicians out of the emotional quagmire of the touring life.

The former Lillix singer invited a devil onto her shoulder. It’s been there ever since. But at least she got to meet Madonna.

(Not actually) hitting it rich with a holiday album, obsessive record collectors and the truth about what Christmas music is really for.

Love might not be forever, but AC/DC sure is.

The outspoken Welsh punk rocker debates the pros and cons of indie venues — with someone who may or may not be himself.