Tim Fite demonstrates to a Chicago crowd that a spoonful of sugar really does help the medicine go down.

Displaying obvious old-school influences, Michigan’s own Pop Evil proves that the true cock-rock spirit of rock and roll is alive and well. Christopher Long reads the medical chart.

Beach House lull a sold-out Chicago crowd into a pleasurable trance before sending them home to conjugate their shared ecstasy.

Pop music’s modern-day messiah, Butch Walker delivered a headliner performance despite his opening act billing.

Chris Mullen becomes one-quarter of the audience at a little Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt show in Baltimore.

Literally dancing with bells on, legendary songwriter Jonathan Richman delighted Orlando fans with an acoustic show that felt more like a poetry reading than a typical night at The Social.

Despite the frigid outdoor temperature, Gainesville’s Sister Hazel delivered a set that was red hot.

With almost 90,000 registrants and over 1,300 exhibitors, this years’ Winter NAMM showcased the latest in musical gear and broke a couple of records while doing it. Elianne Halbersberg shares some highlights.