No matter how obscure an album may be, it eventually gets reincarnated as a CD. The artifact we’re looking at this time around is the British North American Act’s In The Beginning…, which initially surfaced on the Now label in 1969 You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – TwoRead More

Prolific is one thing, but being prolific and maintaining a high level of excellence in the process proves to be an entirely different kettle of fish. Jeremy Morris, however, is blessed with both attributes. You May Also Like: Jeremy – ‘Pop Overflow’ (2019) Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018) Jeremy MorrisRead More

Formed in 1959, the Ventures were one of the most influential acts of the pre-British Invasion era. Specializing in electric guitar instrumentals, the Tacoma, Washington band inspired troops of kids to slip on six-strings You May Also Like: The Dream, featuring Terje Rypdal – Get Dreamy (1967, 2017 reissue) ReevaluatingRead More

If one didn’t know the history of the Doughboys, there’d be no clue how long they’ve been around. Considering how energetic and edgy the East Coast band is, it’s only expected they would be pegged as youngsters. You May Also Like: The Doughboys, “Play With Fire” (2018): One Track MindRead More

You can count on the Jigsaw Seen to deliver a stocking stuffed with ear candy during the holidays and, on this year’s offering Gifted, the Los Angeles band continues to scale new and exciting artistic heights. You May Also Like: Tom Shotton – ‘Forever Home’ (2021) Walter Becker, “Just OneRead More

After years of wondering when a book containing John Lennon’s personal correspondence would be published, that moment has arrived and here it is — just in time for today’s 72nd anniversary of the former Beatle’s birth. You May Also Like: ‘John Lennon 80: The Last Days in the Life,’ byRead More

Those with a taste for meat-and-potatoes rock and roll, served with a generous helping of slick licks, will appreciate Randy Massey’s new album.