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Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel a powerhouse pop tandem at rainy Gillette

The two singers share a theatricality — not to mention packed back catalogs — that made their show Saturday night at Gillette Stadium a top-to-bottom joyride.

A maverick triumphant: John Zorn at 70
Boston will get a chance to sample a small sliver of his musical universe this fall, courtesy of three concerts at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Ireland’s Mick Flannery is finally getting a foothold in America
A steady presence on the music charts in Ireland for more than a decade, the prolific Flannery is poised to welcome a new wave of Stateside fans.

The Replacements’ ‘Tim’ gets the sparkling remix it deserves, with ample doses of thunder

The "Let It Bleed Edition" of the band's 1985 classic is a revelation. It's the highlight of a new Rhino Records box set that also includes demos and a full concert.

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Mehmet Ali Sanlikol embraces being a ‘Turkish Hipster’ with a ‘Boston Beat’
The Boston composer and multi-instrumentalist and his Whatsnext? jazz orchestra bridge an array musical traditions on their new album.

Fiddlehead frontman (and schoolteacher) Pat Flynn claims the space where hardcore and history meet
Flynn, a full-time history teacher in Lexington, doesn’t mix shows and school nights. He won't have to bend that rule when the band plays Royale Friday.

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announces tour, Fenway Park show in 2024
Vermont native Noah Kahan announced his 2024 "We'll All Be Here Forever" tour Wednesday, which will take the "Dial Drunk" singer to arenas across the country.

Press Play: Classical music the whole family can enjoy
Pushing a kid to listen to classical music (or to eat their vegetables) "because it’s good for you" will get you nowhere fast. Here are some enticing entry points.

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Taylor Swift’s vault tracks game scrambles Google — and reveals new track titles

The pop star sent her most dedicated fans on a virtual Easter egg hunt Tuesday to unlock tracks titles from her soon-to-be re-released album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” coming out Oct. 27.

Photographer Danny Clinch, on learning his craft in Boston when the ‘music scene was awesome,’ and clicking with Bruce Springsteen

Clinch's photos are among those featured in the exhibit “Bruce Springsteen: Portraits of an American Music Icon,” now on display at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame at the Wang Theatre.

Celebrating its 400th anniversary, the leading name in crashing, banging, and clanging has made a home here

Cymbal-maker Zildjian, described as the oldest family-run business in America, was founded in Turkey in 1623 but now makes its home in Norwell. On Wednesday, it's planning quite a bash to mark its milestone.

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At MGM Music Hall, a Janelle Monáe joy ride

The spirit of Sunday’s show was that of an all-inclusive, breathlessly euphoric party.

Sammy Rae & The Friends spread love and care to each other and their fans

The band will return to Roadrunner on Sept. 21.

‘Madama Butterfly’ is a poignant American tragedy at Boston Lyric Opera

Helmed by a mostly Asian American creative team, BLO’s inventive new production begins in San Francisco’s glittering Chinatown circa 1941.

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

Wenner has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation’s board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians.

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At TD Garden, Peter Gabriel puts on a show like no other

If Peter Gabriel’s sold-out TD Garden show on Thursday were someone’s first concert, they might walk out with a number of misconceptions about how these things are done.