May 2016

Check out what’s in the May 2016 issue of Music Alive! Featured Articles PLUS— Listening Guide: Charlie Puth’s “One Call Away” Cool Careers: Front-of-house sound engineer Brett Orrison Now Playing: The Optigan and more!

Gwen Stefani Makes Us Like Her

Our Song of the Month for May is a poppy, perky, and very danceable tune by the irrepressible Gwen Stefani, who’s returned to her strengths as a songwriter.

Setting the Bass and Drum Foundation

If you want a great band, you need a great rhythm section—and this month we’re taking a look at some of the best in popular music history.