The longest Amplifier playlist of the year is finally here: five hours, 90 tracks, each of which was chosen as a 2025 ...

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De Los, the L.A. Times' Latin culture wing, lists its favorite albums by Latino artists in 2025, including albums by Bad ...

Captain Beefheart, the eclectic rock pioneer, carved a unique musical path alongside friend Frank Zappa, blending blues with ...

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After a major career shift, The Beach Boys released Johnny Carson, a misstep many still rank as the band’s worst song ever.

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