Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’
March 26, 2025Let’s return to a handful of lesser-known moments from Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied,’ which arrived 50 years ago this month.
The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
December 29, 2024‘Dark Horse’ and its subsequent tour arrived 50 years ago amid a period of conflict and uncertainty for George Harrison. But there were bright spots.
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Jazz Guitarist Juan Dhas Discusses ‘Aether’: Something Else! Interview
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Tower of Power, Jennifer Hudson, Ben Folds + Others: 2024’s Seasonal Sounds
November 25, 2024
Paul Hecht, “Rejoice,” from ‘Pyrography’ (2025): video premiere
April 2, 2025Here is the video premiere of spindly piece “Rejoice,” from jazz pianist Paul Hecht and his trio.
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Nels Cline – ‘Consentrik Quartet’ (2025)
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Sylvie Courvoisier + Mary Halvorson – ‘Bone Bells’ (2025)
March 27, 2025
Hearts & Minds – ‘Illuminescence’ (2025)
March 11, 2025The new Hearts & Minds release ‘Illuminescence’ is party music for both the heart and the mind.
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Steve Smith and Vital Information, “Don’t Stop Believin'” (2025): One Track Mind
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Patrice Rushen – ‘Prelusion’ (1974, 2024 Remaster)
January 2, 2025
Jeff Arnal + Dietrich Eichmann – ‘Tides of Unrest / Berlin 2023’ (2025)
February 26, 2025Jeff Arnal and Dietrich Eichmann were on their game for ‘Tides of Unrest / Berlin 2023’ as there is synergism galore, and it never wavers no matter how many chances each take.
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Wolf Eyes + Anthony Braxton – ‘live at pioneer works, 26 october 2023’ (2025)
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Keiji Haino + Natsuki Tamura – ‘What Happened There?’ (2025)
January 15, 2025
Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’
March 26, 2025Let’s return to a handful of lesser-known moments from Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied,’ which arrived 50 years ago this month.
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These Moments Still Stand Out on ‘Toto XIV’
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Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 3’ (2025)
March 13, 2025
Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 3’ (2025)
March 13, 2025The third in a series of 12 albums continues to raise the bar in Fernando Perdomo’s all-instrumental progressive rock series.
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Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 2’ (2025)
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James Booth and the Return – ‘An American Warlock in Holywood’ (2024)
January 19, 2025
How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music
February 5, 2025‘Black Sabbath’ was released 55 years ago this month, and I’m still struck by what a defining moment this was in rock.
‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ (2025): Movie Review
March 11, 2025Mike Tiano takes a deep dive into ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin,’ the new film focusing on the early years of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.
‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ by Jon Magidsohn: Books
January 22, 2025‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ is an entertaining read for those interested in understanding the band’s artistry and the stories behind their music.
Seth Walker, “Why The Worry,” from ‘Why The Worry,’ (2025): Sneak peek
March 28, 2025Here is a video of the title tune from Seth Walker’s 2025 release, “Why The Worry”
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Why I Still Can’t Bring Myself to Mourn Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary
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Deborah Holland – ‘I Made It This Far’ (2025)
March 7, 2025
‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ by Jon Magidsohn: Books
January 22, 2025‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ is an entertaining read for those interested in understanding the band’s artistry and the stories behind their music.
Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen + Others: Five for the Road
June 6, 2024Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Young Gun Silver Fox, “Stevie & Sly” (2025): One Track Mind
March 17, 2025Here is the groovin’ 1970’s nostalgia advance single “Stevie and Sly” from Young Gun Silver Fox’s upcoming 2025 release.
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The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed ‘Beatles For Sale’
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The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates ‘The Wall’
November 29, 2024
Terry Blade – ‘Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues’ (2025)
March 4, 2025Terry Blade’s ‘Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues’ is a modern-day blues masterpiece that is as musically potent as it is culturally significant.
Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career
September 9, 2024Narada Michael Walden’s music and that of the artists he works with varies intriguingly from genre to genre. So do the albums that shaped his career.
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Sylvester – ‘Live at the Opera House’ (2024)
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Let ‘South of the Snooty Fox’ Open Your World to Underrated Sterling Harrison
July 8, 2024
How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music
February 5, 2025‘Black Sabbath’ was released 55 years ago this month, and I’m still struck by what a defining moment this was in rock.
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The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
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How Norah Jones Continued to Push Against Convention With ‘The Fall’
November 23, 2024
Simon Phillips Discusses DarWin’s Rangy New LP and Toto Deep Cuts
August 30, 2024Long-time Protocol leader and former Toto drummer Simon Phillips returns with ‘Five Steps on the Sun’ from multi-instrumentalist DarWin’s self-titled group.
How ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ Showed New Promise After Graham Nash’s Exit
November 14, 2024Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ retains the spellbinding harmony and melodic smarts that brought the Hollies acclaim in the first place.
Dave Bainbridge of Downes Braide Association: The Albums That Shaped My Career
October 9, 2024Dave Bainbridge may be the best progressive rock keyboardist that’s flown under your radar.
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Greg Cahill of Special Consensus: Albums That Shaped My Career
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Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career
September 9, 2024
The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist
October 31, 2024Stuck for a Halloween playlist to help while away the minutes between tonight’s zombie apocalypses? Start here.
Playin’ the Changes With Tom Petty, Aerosmith + Cheap Trick: Shadows in Stereo
October 25, 2021Often over-looked albums by Tom Petty, Aerosmith and Cheap Trick are turning 40 next year. But why wait for a rock ‘n’ roll re-evaluation?
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MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo
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AC/DC, Tom Petty, Neil Young + Others: Shadows in Stereo (Lockdown Edition)
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