Close friends were talking about their lazy Sunday afternoons – we’re all retired now and the toad work no longer squats on our lives. Sundays are sweeter because the dark shadow of a Monday morning ...

Judging by the formidable and doomy name, it would be natural to assume that Skullcrusher, which is the stage moniker of singer-songwriter Helen Ballentine, specializes in heavy metal or punk rock.

Flutes blow, like distant chimes in a changing breeze. Synthesizers issue gong-like tones and rippling currents. A bass gently throbs. Luring listeners in, leading them through this sonic blend, at ...

Quiet storm began as a radio format. In the 1970s, a style of music emerged in popularity on the late-night radio airwaves – one which celebrated slow tempos, punctuated with soulful, intimate vocals.

In the ’80s, the Hated, a young punk band from Maryland, discovered a ragged, melodic, passionate sound that set them apart from their hardcore peers. The Hated’s music prefigured the Revolution ...

If you’re in the market for a loud, sweaty, late night concert, Chattanooga’s got a lot to offer. But when it comes to quiet music, the city has fewer offerings. That’s why the Quiet City pop-up ...

Music plays a vital role in the quieter, more tender, more difficult moments of life, especially near the end. We’ve seen how a single note, played or remembered, can become a bridge between worlds, ...

It is said that music engages the entire brain—the left side processes lyrics and rhythm, while the right handles melodies and the instruments. And for the typical listener, vocals and instrumentals ...