In the late 1980s and early 1990s, after two decades of music steadily getting faster and faster via punk, hardcore and speed metal, things started to slow way down. On the heavier end of things, ...

Cat Power is a fine example of simplicity at its best. For a decade the artist also known as Chan Marshall has charmed listeners with her ethereal voice and low-key music. Her minimalist sound is ...

The Daylights may not be the best pop band you’ve never heard of. But Walter May’s minimalist video for their The Daylights may not be the best pop band you’ve never heard of. But Walter May’s ...

The Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton is known for bringing more low-key music to the Pioneer Valley, and will stay true to that reputation this Friday. Seasoned musician and former Toad the Wet ...