Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

You know the riffs, but you may not associate these guitarists with them. But there's no doubt these iconic riffs inspired a whole new generation of guitarists who are tearing it up today. While at ...

Monday marks the 39th anniversary of Bon Jovi’s stellar album, Slippery When Wet. The stellar album hit no. 1 on the U.S. charts and sold over 28 million copies worldwide. It also gave us the gems ...

During a Chinese music festival, a humanoid robot named “Adam” graced the stage in what was half performance art and half marketing stunt — and did so while semi-disguised in a loose-fitting hoodie ...

A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

Get ready for some spine-tingling melodies! We’re looking back at unforgettable moments where artists let their voices soar with unique vocal riffs and memorable runs. From pop legends delivering show ...

At Zia’s band practice Albie dreams of becoming a keytar rockstar but before she can be a star, she needs to learn about practice from a screen printer who makes t-shirts and Zia’s music idol, JK ...

Here are some of the best (and worst) Summerfest shows we saw Saturday. Much unlike the Big Gig’s previous lineups, Summerfest didn’t skimp on indie music this time around. Electro-pop duo Phantogram ...

Fans of one of Kentucky’s most fiercely independent whiskey makers have a lot to celebrate this year. Located in Newport, New Riff Distilling is a relative newcomer in the generations-old Kentucky ...

Some guitar riffs are so legendary and so iconic that even the mildest fans will recognize them from a distance. These guitar riffs from the 1990s are some of the very best to come out of that decade, ...

A catchy riff — whether it be on guitar, bass, synthesizer or some other instrument — can take a song from good to legendary. Just ask some of the artists we've listed below. These are riffs that in ...