Lyrics and vocals are, of course, an integral part of music. As a matter of fact, some artists have made it big by being a mediocre musician and a masterful lyricist. On the other hand, some artists ...

The songs on Quilt's third album, Plaza, were stitched together from old voice memos and lyrics written at various times throughout the Boston band's seven-year lifespan. The result, however, feels ...

"Rise" to salute this legendary artist and record company co-founder. By Paul Grein Herb Alpert turns 90 today, having accomplished more in his lifetime than most people even dream about. His greatest ...

This song choice is not out of the blue. "Out of the Blue" by George Harrison was named the greatest classical rock instrumental song. Recorded on July 2, 1970, the 11-minute tune is an improvised ...

Your donation today will help MinnPost continue to report on the news you need. It’s been a long time since the “golden age” of instrumental hits, those unforgettable, hummable melodies that still ...