Archive for January 29th, 2013

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Something Else! sneak peek: Yoko Ono, “Hold Me” from ONO.MIX (2013)

Yoko Ono’s newest single “Hold Me” has arrived, continuing her on-going dance-focused ONO.MIX project — this time with Dave Aude, a well-traveled composer and producer. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono John Lennon and Yoko Ono Declared ‘Time’s Up’Read More

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Tim Green – Songs From This Season (2013)

The Music of Tim Green from Boat Safety Films on Vimeo. We’ve chatted up the winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk saxophone competition a lot, and Jon Irabagon has managed to insert himself into a lot of vital jazz albums since his big win. You know, the guy who cameRead More

‘It really takes a collective effort’: Replacing Brad Delp’s iconic vocals hasn’t been easy for Boston

‘It really takes a collective effort’: Replacing Brad Delp’s iconic vocals hasn’t been easy for Boston

As Boston continues on without the late vocalist Brad Delp, it is taking the equivalent of a small army of people to replace him on live dates. You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life Love and Hope’ The Prog Collective – ‘Worlds On Hold’Read More

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Steve Rothery Credits Rabid Fanbase for Marillion’s Successes: ‘We Were Never Darlings of the Media’

Marillion was touring behind a well-received album, though you’d hardly know it based on radio airplay – even in their native England.

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‘You’re always trying to push it a little bit higher’: After big year, Tedeschi Trucks Band returns to studio

Derek Trucks is coming off a signature year, highlighted by a Grammy win for the Tedeschi Trucks Band and an appearance with wife Susan Tedeschi at the White House. They’ll return to the studio in February You May Also Like: How ‘One Way Out’ Finally Sold Me on the AllmanRead More

Almost Hits: Squeeze, “Tempted” (1981)

Almost Hits: Squeeze, “Tempted” (1981)

Probably anyone between the ages of 40 and 60 would be surprised to learn that Squeeze’s most familiar song didn’t even crack the top 40 in the US, much less the top 20. You May Also Like: How Daryl Hall Reclaimed His Legacy With ‘Laughing Down Crying’ Australian Crawl –Read More

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Forgotten series: The Wailers – Livewire!!! (1999)

Not many artists can claim to having a hit single twice with the same song. But the Wailers from Tacoma, Washington accomplished such a rare feat. You May Also Like: The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles = A’s + B’s (1999): Forgotten Series Bill Deal and the Rhondels – VintageRead More

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Matthew Shipp – Greatest Hits (2013)