Archive for April 4th, 2014

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One Track Mind: Nick Drake, “Reckless Jane” from The Phoenix and the Turtle (2014)

That there was unheard music from Nick Drake, dead four decades now, is one thing. That is as delicate and funny as “Reckless Jane” makes it all the more of a wonder. You May Also Like: Adam Hopkins’ Crickets, “Grounded” (2023): Something Else! One Track Mind decker., “Matchstick Man” fromRead More

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For UK jazz scene, a bold return to vibrancy: ‘Things, for a while, were not looking good’

Not so long ago, the UK jazz scene looked like it was in trouble. Audience numbers were dwindling and it became harder for musicians to get gigs, especially for those new on the scene. You May Also Like: Paul Jolly, free jazz musician, club owner and producer: Something Else! InterviewRead More

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‘I connected with him very intensely’: Deep Purple’s Steve Morse remembers Jon Lord

“I’m one of Jon’s biggest fans,” Morse tells us. “He just had this certain something.”

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The Sleepwalkers – Lost My Mind In Stereo (2014)

As a quick frame of reference, Wisconsin band the Sleepwalkers could be filed under that general, umbrella-like category called power pop. That’s a pretty big category, which describes a lot of artists and songs You May Also Like: Paul Collins’ Beat – To Beat or Not to Beat (1983); LongRead More

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Mike Dillon – Band of Outsiders (2014)

Gonzo vibes man Mike Dillon is the secret weapon in whatever project he’s involved with, whether it’s Garage A Trois, The Dead Kenny G’s or even Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. You May Also Like: Mike Dillon & Punkadelick – ‘Inflorescence’ (2023) Mike Dillon – ‘1918’ (2021)

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One Track Mind: The Hooters’ David Uosikkinen, “Beat Up Guitar” from Essential Songs of Philadelphia (2014)

David Uosikkinen reunites with fellow founding members Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian for an anthematic reworking of “Beat Up Guitar,” originally the closing track from the Hooters’ folkier, more personal 1989 release Zig Zag. There could perhaps be no better concluding song for Uosikkinen’s new Philly-focused set of songs. YouRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Arc Iris – Arc Iris (2014)