Anchorage Concert Chorus strives to tell Alaska stories as we’ve rarely heard them before
The chorus's season opener features music inspired by the Fairbanks Four and a commissioned piece based on John Muir's writings, as well as Inuit group Pamyua.
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Ghosts of the present
Ghostland Observatory examines its current state on first album in eight years
Marty Balin, founder of groundbreaking psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, is dead at 76
Balin died Thursday in Tampa, Florida, on the way to the hospital, spokesman Ryan Romenesko said. The cause of death was not immediately available.
Cast a spell: Flor de Toloache brings all-female perspective to mariachi
When audiences think of a mariachi band, the picture is often overwhelmingly male. New York City-based ensemble Flor de Toloache aims to change that.
Marching bands are booming in Alaska. Now there are five – just in Mat-Su.
Almost all the state's school musical groups that play and walk -- at the same time! -- are located in the Valley. Three new bands started just this year.
Video: I Am an Alaska Rapper | Indie Alaska
Tayy Tarantino regularly opens for big acts coming through Alaska and is working on putting Alaska on the map in the world of hip-hop.
Alaska-raised DJ Astronomar returns with wunderkind Wax Motif
Born and raised in Juneau and of Tlingit heritage, DJ Astronomar (Marlon Lumba) has traveled the globe playing music. He'll play Anchorage on Saturday.
Watch: Bluegrass jam hits the streets of Midtown Anchorage
Weekly lunchtime gathering brings musicians together.
Review: MTV video awards was a shocking event, for the wrong reasons
With most of music industry's top acts absent — from Beyonce to Bruno Mars — the MTV Video Music Awards lacked star power and felt flat, and some of the winners turned heads — for the wrong reasons.
“Every day I wake up happy”: 2 Alaska grads return to mentor the next generation of band musicians
Kody Trombley and Jonathan Cannamore, both products of the Chugiak-Eagle River music scene, are returning to the district to teach band this year.
‘It’s still wild out here’: Anchorage hip-hop artist Tayy Tarantino chronicles hard truths
“Record homicides back-to-back years in Anchorage and no one was talking about it,” Tarantino said. “I wanted to wake people up and touch on the things going on in the city. … I feel it’s important, you have a voice."
Salmonfest opens: Here are headliners, up-and-comers, and what to know before you go
This year’s festival in Ninilchik features headliners Brandi Carlile and Michael Franti, as well as dozens of other musical acts from Alaska and beyond.
Life Ain’t Fairview Trio explores grittier side of Anchorage life in second album
With bass, drums and piano, Life Ain't Fairview Trio looks like a jazz trio. But it sounds more like a 100-proof distillation of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Joe Strummer and Tom Waits.
Photos: Music, food and art at the Girdwood Forest Fair
Follow the winding paths in Gridwood for music and fun
Post-hardcore band Hawthorne Heights heads to Anchorage
The rock band will be performing at Williwaw this Friday for their first show in Alaska with a full lineup.
12 songs to brush up on before seeing Nas, one of the greatest rappers alive
Nasir “Nas” Jones plays Moose's Tooth Saturday. If you need a refresher course on the rapper - widely regarded as one of the greats - here are 12 songs to get you started.
Portugal. The Man cancels Australian TV appearance due to controversial segment about indigenous policies
“We come from rural Alaska and hold very close to our hearts the indigenous people of our home,” the band said in a statement posted on social media.
Wailin’ Jennys bring their trademark lush harmonies to 4 Alaska cities this week
The group's intimate arrangements are on display in a new album, which features songs from Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Warren Zevon.
After teaching rock music in Kabul, songwriter Jerry Joseph turns toward optimism
“In Afghanistan, I figured the last thing anyone needs is another dark Jerry Joseph song, so I tried to write a little more hopeful," Joseph said.