The rock instrumental has the unenviable task of grasping the listener's attention, and then keeping it, without relying on words and catchy choruses to do so. Done poorly, the tune feels repetitive ...

Today is the birthdate of audio and electric guitar innovator Les Paul. Paul was "instrumental" in the invention of the solid-body electric guitar. Let's celebrate his birthdate with your favorite ...

Today’s pop music is so dependent on the human voice—whether singing or rapping—that it’s hard to imagine a time when instrumentals could be mainstream hits. In fact, no instrumental has topped the ...