Five summer albums that really scorch
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Some music is tailor-made for open-topped convertibles.
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Reviews of new releases by Beck, Susanna, Bill Mays, Happy Apple and Aesop Rock.
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By Joan MorrisStaff  Despite global warming, wars in far away places and Paris Hilton's escapades, the old Earth keeps spinning. And the first officialweek of summer is underway. Yes, dust off the flip-flops- it's a time for some sum-sum-summertime fun.
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In London this summer I was repeatedly stirred by productions that found heightened reflections of the present in the past.
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Users are not our enemy At the Norwegian summer resort of Kristiansand in Norway last week, representatives of all corners of the British (and global) music business came together to think the unthinkable.â¦
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Tuesday night's the night  several towering talents launch new cabaret acts in town and  make us all aware that a) the summer's really kaput, b) the  2006-07 season is really under way and c) Manhattan has a  really lively nightclub scene.
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From backyard barbecues to outdoor adventures to family road trips, these 22 fun and functional devices will help you get the most out of your summer.
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Between the far-fetched comedies of summer and the encroaching season of heavy dramas bestrides Greg Kinnear.
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Two of the summer's most anticipated movies signed on for small-screen appearances before their big-screen debuts.
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U2 created an ambitious album that was ready to take on the world. The year also saw noteworthy records by Youssou N'Dour, Animal Collective, Bjork and others.
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The region's music is fresher than ever. If you haven't checked out these artists yet, you'll be doing so soon
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FLINT, Mich. - For a few moments last weekend, they were the hottest act in town...
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With bouzoukis and pipas in hand, indie rock goes global. Buzz ensues.
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Some of the best new music for kids--parenthood never sounded better.
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It's been a hot minute since  Everything but the Girl's last studio album (1999's  "Temperamental") and an even hotter minute since Girl  frontwoman Tracey Thorn's solo debut (1982's mini-album "A  Distant Shore"). In the past few years, Thorn has been featured  on tracks from Massive Attack and Deep Dish, but it never has  been enough to truly satisfy hardcore fans.
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Never mind the Bruce Springsteen-led Vote for Change movement, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, punkvoter.com or even the two "Rock Against Bush" albums. The most thought-provoking  musical statement made this election year just might be a CD of heartbreakingly beautiful songs for babies.
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New releases from Gwen Stefani, Z-Ro, Brian McKnight and Project Pat.