A few acoustic songs by Oasis, Neil Young, and others give listeners a peek into what a hit sounds like in its infancy.

The idea Bruce Springsteen wrote, recorded and ultimately shelved entire albums of music may seem odd to the casual listener.

Hank Azaria, a full-time actor and voice-over artist, is taking time to be a Bruce Springsteen tribute band singer, appearing at The Eagle Theatre in Sugar Hill on July 12.

American-themed songs unsurprisingly received big Spotify streaming lifts on the Fourth of July, with Toby Keith's "Courtesy ...