Music
2025 turned out to be a feast year for devotees of soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom. The music found on both of these releases could be thought of as exemplifying three areas Bloom has explored in depth and refined to purity.
Our popular music critics pick some of the standout albums and live performances of 2025.
The magazine’s jazz critics look back over the past year and highlight their favorite albums.
Welcome back! The second half-life of the Either/Orchestra.
This past weekend, Goose wished fans a festive holiday season with a Victorian-inspired carnival extravaganza.
For heavy music fans, the Saddest Day was a very good day.
Lettuce is pushing funk forward, drawing on what has come before (Tower Of Power) and making some distinctive changes.
Boston Baroque served up a lithe and vital performance of the Messiah that felt rich, personal, and gloriously lived in.
Our classical music critics supply their favorites, albums and concerts, from over the past year.
Book Review: “Unfinished” Argues for AI as an Artistic Partner — But at What Cost?
“Unfinished” supplies a thoughtful analysis of the relationship between music, musicians, and AI.
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