Our critics' local picks for the month of February. Crank up these tunes and forget your troubles for a while.

Nu-metal band Korn's guitarist Brian Welch is on a mission to spread the name of Jesus with all he comes into contact with.

Valerie, a Santa Cruz-based tribute band, is headed by a singer who understands Amy Winehouse’s struggles with addiction.

The singer has lived a whole lot of life since her hit song “Leave (Get Out)." ...