Editor Pick: Music

Paul Jenkins of Mount St. Joseph University recently took time to talk about his interest in the Beatles and his published research on the group.

‘Stealin' Thunder’ is a series of mostly rock and roll tracks interspersed with shorter acoustic numbers.

Pentagram's resurgence and growing popularity in recent years is rooted in one basic fact: They are one of the pioneers of "American" hard rock/heavy metal. And it all began with these two compilations of their earliest material, recorded between 1972-1976, now newly remastered with full lyrics, band history and some rare mixes. Basically, it is hard rock heaven.

Ever heard of a soundtrack to a book? Neither had this writer until Moby's 'Music from Porcelain.' Guess what? It makes sense. PLUS, it's damn good.

Magic captures the imagination like nothing else. Brian Tyler and the accompanying musicians also capture us with another memorable musical score for the Now You See Me film series with the musical score for the magic-filled mystery/thriller/comedy Now You See Me 2 (also internationally known with the improved title Now …

Country singer Ayla Brown is the whole package – singer, songwriter, and owner of her own music production company, Ambient Entertainment. And that’s not counting her previous careers as a college basketball star at Boston College and a correspondent for 'The Early Show' on CBS. She was also an 'American Idol' finalist.

Hindsight, as it tends to, shows that the Spice Girls' catalog of music (18 albums total, group and solo) is quite potent ― especially when compared to the lack of ambition exhibited by today's crop of girl groups.

Is the latest (reissued) live album from Ten Years After an essential purchase?

This is Johnny Winter at his peak in a stellar performance with guest Dr. John on Swedish TV in 1987.

Iconic Ellington reinvigorated live in Germany.