Music & Musicians

It may be hard to conceive of now, but there was once a lull in Mariah Carey’s superstar career. In 2001, her film “Glitter” was a commercial flop; the album that followed, 2002’s introspective “Charmbracelet,” was met with a muted response. She was at a crossroads.

At San Francisco’s legendary Amoeba Music, the vinyl revival is in full swing, and we dove into the action. From seasoned collectors to curious newcomers, we talked to visitors digging through the stacks, discovering the magic of physical music and the thrill of finding that perfect record.

Ghazi, a Palestinian American, has created one of the most powerful independent companies in the global music business. His studio, in the city’s South of Market neighborhood, is a dream for the modern-day version of a music industry pioneer. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai exclusively spoke with Ghazi to learn about his vision and what has already transpired.

 A jury on Thursday found that rapper Soulja Boy was liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant, awarding the woman $4 million in damages.

NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke one on one with Ghazi, one of the most influential people in the music industry, at his San Francisco studio.

NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke one on one with Ghazi, one of the most influential people in the music industry, at his San Francisco studio.

The lineup for this year’s Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco’s free summer concert series, dropped Tuesday.

The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer, but no additional details were provided.

Hope Services’ annual In Concert With Hope returns Saturday, May 17, 2025, to the Mountain Winery in Saratoga for a night of music and impact. Now in its seventh year, the event features Grammy-winning blues artist Keb’ Mo’ and renowned jazz saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair. The concert brings the community together to support individuals with developmental disabilities and mental…

Bay Area music legend Carlos Santana has a new single and a new album that includes several collaborations. He discusses his latest inspirations.

The singer said she was going to have to reschedule all of her North American commitments for April after her production team failed to file the paperwork in time.

The show poked fun at the country musician several times during the April 5 episode.

It looks like the second time may not be the charm for Fyre Festival.

Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson will star as The Beatles in four biopics directed by Sam Mendes set to premiere in 2028.

Ariana Grande is taking a trip down memory lane in her latest project. The pop star released a short film titled “brighter days ahead” to accompany the deluxe version of her “Eternal Sunshine” album which dropped March 28.

Chappell Roan is getting candid about her love life on “Call Her Daddy.” The 27-year-old was the latest guest on Alex Cooper’s podcast and revealed she is not single and has been dating someone for six months.

The Queen of Tejano Music was killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, just two weeks before her 24th birthday.

This is the second time the country musician appeared on “Saturday Night Live” following his controversial cancellation and rebooking on the show in 2020.

On the red carpet of the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles March 27, Lil Nas X exclusively told E! News that he and Taylor Swift almost collaborated on a song, but he “couldn’t catch a vibe.”

After a 20-year hiatus from releasing albums, Smith returns with “Based on a True Story,” tackling the infamous “slap heard around the world.”