Pop

Highlights in popular music from 2015. Includes records by Lianne La Havas, Mika, Carly Rae Jepsen, Hot Chip, Seal, Janet Jackson and many more!

Finn's dark, drama-drenched writing mixes nicely with Kelly's more straightforward folk and folk-rock songs; the optimism of Kelly's work is a pleasing counterweight to the seriousness of the sublime pop Finn has crafted over the decades. Both singer-songwriters are in excellent voice on this live recording from 2013.

Tinariwen's 'Live in Paris, Oukis N'Asuf' is an album of great music by an exciting band and as good a concert disc as any you'll ever hear.

Kishi Bashi is a phenomenal talent and 'String Quartet Live' is an amazing showcase for both his abilities as a violinist and vocalist.

Vinyl Theatre's Keegan Calmes opens up about the meaning behind their current single, "Breaking Up My Bones."

Against the Current on the U.S. leg of their current world tour: "One of our goals is to get this fan base up to like the level it is overseas and in Asia."

The deluxe edition contains the remixed and remastered '1' album, 124-page book, and two Blu-ray discs (also available in DVD) loaded with promos old and new.

This 'Waitress,' in addition to being a good album on its own, makes me want to see the show. And that's saying something. On this album, the pop songstress sings songs from her new musical herself (with a little help from Jason Mraz). 'Waitress' the musical opens on Broadway in the spring of 2016.

A German chanteuse and German pianist teamed with an Israeli string quartet at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall presenting songs from multiple cultures to celebrate the 50th anniversary of German-Israeli diplomatic relations.

Ohio-based basement rock quintet Sports releases its second and probably last album 'All of Something' as a sort of time capsule for lead songwriter and vocalist Carmen Perry's experience and view on relationships.