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To coincide with his interview with the former Slayer drummer in The Wire 471, Phil Freeman compiles a primer of works from Dave Lombardos vast discography

Today is Cabbage Day!

“UNIQUE” is a uniquely misused word. “Eccentric” is also used eccentrically. But, without a doubt, both may be used validly with reference…

Basset horn and clarinet, a pair of piano recitals and a bonus Christmas disc reviews by Graham Rickson

Wu Fei is a classically-trained composer, singer and master of the guzheng, a Chinese zither. Fei describes growing up in the restrictive creative environment of Chinese conservatories, and compares it with the openness of music training in the U.S.

BAR HARBOR — Ethiopian supergroup QWANQWA brings their supercharged sound to College of the Atlantic’s Gates Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

Outside of his band, the Golden Palominos, Fier performed on records with John Zorn, Pere Ubu, Herbie Hancock, Mick Jagger, and more

"Many people who study composition start out as improvisers in jazz or rock, working in bands on music that is not particularly notated. They hear some…

From massive papier mache puppets to the epic return of the Summer Hoot, here are a bakers dozen of fun cultural events in the Hudson Valley to light up your August.

Les, Ler and Herb talk Rush worship, Metallica offers, pirate pants, acid trips and doing it 'til it's no longer fun