From a stunningly ambitious history lesson to a career high from an R&B icon to standout debuts from two rising stars, THR’s music editor picks his favorite releases. By Mesfin Fekadu Imagine this: ...

The Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year. By Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Caramanica Musicians know how to make music, and they ...

The blues is not an easy thing to play. It is a difficult style not only for guitar but also for the individual who claims to be a blues artist. Many British guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, ...