Best Albums of 2026 (So far) Flea on May 16, 2026. (Credit: Matthew Rea) So many great albums this year, such a tough list to compile. The result is a globe-trotting cornucopia of rock, alternative, pop, alt-country, jazz, and even classical, from established music veterans to a new generation of artists who are challenging the […]

Herbie, Kamasi, Thundercat Top Loaded Newport Jazz Herbie Hancock performs on July 25, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain (photo: Gari Garaialde / Redferns). Some of the genre’s biggest and most beloved artists will assemble July 31-Aug. 2 for the 72nd Newport Jazz Festival, which will return to Rhode Island’s Fort Adams park with a bill […]

Flea Refashions Frank Ocean’s ‘Thinkin Bout You’ (photo: Gus Van Sant) Flea puts his own instrumental spin on Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” which is accented by strings arranged by Bright Eyes’ Nate Walcott and upright bass from Anna Butterss. It will be found on his debut solo album, Honora, due March 27 on Nonesuch. […]