Check out Musikfest 2017’s official artwork

ArtsQuest on Wednesday unveiled its official artwork for the 34th installment of Musikfest , the August showcase of music, food, beer and more in Bethlehem. The work is the product of Bethlehem -based painter and illustrator Bobby Zeik, whom ArtsQuest commissioned to create the 2017 poster.

Rihanna, here at the Billboard Music Awards in May,

Our take: The 10 best songs of 2016 Which songs captivated the USA TODAY music team this year. Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://usat.ly/2iaQKe2 Which songs captivated critics in 2016? USA TODAY’s Maeve McDermott and Patrick Ryan share their 10 best tracks of the year, from mega-hits to more obscure favorites.

Year in pop: The most memorable moments

So much of what we think about when we think of 2016 in music is tragedy. Whether it’s the thrilling artists we lost – from Prince to David Bowie to Leonard Cohen – to the horrific fire at an underground electronic music event in Oakland, for many music fans this year one of heartbreak.