Instrumentals have been a staple of pop music as long as its existed, and songs without vocals have been hits throughout the years, including surf rock classics like “Pipeline” and “Wipeout,” party ...

Like what happens when one sense is compromised and the other senses become heightened, bands that forgo the use of a lead singer and lyrics can sometimes capture the emotion of music better than more ...

For much of their nearly 50-year existence, rock instrumentals have been novelty items: refreshing interludes on Top 40 radio in the 1950s and '60s, provided by twangy guitarists like Duane Eddy, Link ...

Brief looks at recordings on independent or smaller labels: ”The History of Rock Instrumentals (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2),” Various Artists, Rhino Records, 1201 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif. 90404–The ...

The Chicago band Pelican came upon its instrumental sound in a bit of serendipity, when its members couldn't find a lead singer equal to the power and depth of their songs' melodies and arrangements.

It was the late 50s, and the lead singer was not yet the alpha species. Instead, as a generation pressed its ear against the speaker of a rickety family radio, or dropped the needle on a prized import ...