Archive for May 19th, 2014

Vinyl

Justin Hayward and Patrick Moraz on the Moody Blues’ ‘Gemini Dream’: ‘We had to really rethink some things’

“Gemini Dream” marked a turning point, both for the Moody Blues and for a slew of legacy proggers trying to make their way into the uncertain 1980s.

Vinyl

Mal Robinson, of the Morning Dew: Something Else! Interview

Morning Dew’s chops were tight and dynamic, and their songs bristled with melody and substance.

‘There was no color at Stax’: History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time

‘There was no color at Stax’: History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time

Many of Stax Records’ biggest hits were released during a period of America’s greatest racial unrest.

Vinyl

Ben Goldberg, Adam Levy, Smith Dobson – Worry Later (2014)

An album shaped by both interpretations of Monk and the interaction among these three.

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Live at Mohegan Sun Arena (2014)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Live at Mohegan Sun Arena (2014)