Movies about musicians love to hit the same melodramatic beats about fame and genius. Important but not quite famous, the ’90s indie band Pavement is the exception that unbalances the formula.

Album covers are what you see when you rest your eyes on the physical product. It should be enticing, and it should be ...

The Melbourne-born Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist worshipped Nigerian drummer and composer Tony Allen, who was renowned for his inventive drum patterns. He was since 1964 a cohort of African drummer ...