Welcome to the (re)launch of Mercury Music Picks! Every week we’ll sift through the sea of concerts, gigs, and shows to let you know what’s really good in Portland. This week we’ve got three(!) local ...

With Countrytown Awards nominee Kane Brown making the list, here are some more Black country artists you need to listen to in ...

The rock music world has been hit by a steady string of horrible health news across the past year or so. So, as 2025 gets rolling, a number of iconic performers — from frontmen to some of the best ...

A new event took center stage in Champaign on Sunday. The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation showcased the musical talents ...

How many albums were released in 1975 that have stood the test of time and still resonate strongly today as all-time standouts? That was the question I posed in my Jan. 13 Sunday Arts+Culture cover ...

IT’S not long now until we finally find out who the celebrity singers are behind the oversized masks – and some TV fans claim ...

On this day in 1992, 'Wayne's World' was released, became a huge cult hit, and gave classic rock a newfound boost.

Ahead of SNL ’s 50th anniversary special, which airs on Sunday, February 16, on NBC and Peacock, I dug deep to find the best ...

With blockbuster tours, iconic reunions, and indie darlings hitting the stage, here are 10 must-see shows to book now before ...

Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor even arranged a new version of their hit anthem for the pop stars to sing, and appeared in the Colosseum crowd themselves. Not airing this marketing masterpiece was ...

River Band, celebrating its 50th anniversary, leads the pack of entertainment coming to local and regional venues over the ...

The 2025 short list of nominees includes Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, ...