What was meant to be a peaceful deterrent has become an unexpected neighborhood nuisance, residents say. The owner of a strip mall near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Gower Street has ...

The classical music is blared from a speaker at Gower Plaza at ear-splitting levels starting at 9:30 p.m. and continues for 12 hours.

GERMANY: In July, 2025, Sean and Caroline Sorenson, of Oakland, visited Caroline’s sister, Margaret Thompson (formerly of Oakland) who lives in Pirna, Germany, near Dresden. They toured downtown ...

The DSO recently announced the appointment of seven new musicians for the 2025-26 season, while another six received long-term contracts.

After successfully launching on BBC Sounds as streams last year, they are now available to listen to on DAB+ radio ...

Jae-Ha Kim For cellist Derek Stein, touring is a part of his life as a member of Vitamin String Quartet. But one of his fondest memories is of traveling with his grandfather many years ago. “My ...

The headline here is Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s final season with the Houston Symphony, exemplified by the Mahler aficionado’s conducting the “Resurrection” symphony in April, but plenty of other dates ...

Like so many things we love about Chicago, the World Music Festival's ten days of spectacular free concerts are threatened by Trump’s racism.

Musica Viva’s tour launch for Trio Isimsiz at Subiaco’s Regal Theatre challenges convention, bringing chamber music to a cinematic venue.

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On International Music Day, discover how music instantly alters your brain chemistry. Experts explain how songs release dopamine and serotonin, reduce stress, improve memory, aid healing, and even ...

Luc Haasbroek is a writer and videographer from Durban, South Africa. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for eight years. Luc's areas of interest are broad: he's just as passionate ...