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Conjunto Guantanamo, ‘Guitarra, Tabaco y Ron’ (2024): One Track Mind

Conjunto Guantanamo, ‘Guitarra, Tabaco y Ron’ (2024): One Track Mind

If the propulsive, contemporary ‘Guitarra, Tabaco y Ron’ is a prelude to a full-length Conjunto Guantanamo album, bring it on!

Last Ark Out feat. Hailey Niswanger, “Libra” (2024): Something Else! video premiere

Last Ark Out feat. Hailey Niswanger, “Libra” (2024): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Libra,” from Last Ark Out featuring Hailey Niswanger on woodwinds. New album ‘Lift’ releases February 23rd 2024.

How Mike and the Mechanics’ ‘The Living Years’ Helped Bridge an Emotional Gap

How Mike and the Mechanics’ ‘The Living Years’ Helped Bridge an Emotional Gap

Released 35 years ago today, Mike and the Mechanics’ “The Living Years” came to terms with the wreckage left by a simple lack of communication.

Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

Decades later, the Beatles’ uncanny penchant for composing easily hummable melodies remains in full bloom.

Silvano Pagliuca-Mena, “La Tarabita” (2023): One Track Mind

Silvano Pagliuca-Mena, “La Tarabita” (2023): One Track Mind

This delightful single is dedicated to Silvano Pagliuca-Mena’s mother, Anna Mena, a performer who dances to Spanish music.

The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Mind Games’ opened the door for John Lennon’s Lost Weekend. One song hinted at the sweet reconciliation to come.

How the Unsung ‘Jokerman’ Showed the Way Back for Bob Dylan

How the Unsung ‘Jokerman’ Showed the Way Back for Bob Dylan

Released 40 years ago this week as the opening cut on ‘Infidels,’ Bob Dylan’s “Jokerman” has a labyrinthine quality that makes it endlessly fascinating.

Adam Hopkins’ Crickets, “Grounded” (2023): Something Else! One Track Mind

Adam Hopkins’ Crickets, “Grounded” (2023): Something Else! One Track Mind

Here is a hard rockin’ new single from Adam Hopkins’ ‘Crickets’ band, “Grounded,” a standalone single and extra track from the fifth anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Crickets.’

Rob Meany with Terramara, “Dreamer in Dreamland” (2023): One Track Mind

Rob Meany with Terramara, “Dreamer in Dreamland” (2023): One Track Mind

Rob Meany continues his hot streak of singles: “Dreamer in Dreamland” showcases his melodic gifts while also allowing the band to rock a little.

Bellbird, “Pigeons & Disco” (2023): Something Else! video premiere

Bellbird, “Pigeons & Disco” (2023): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Pigeons & Disco,” from the Montreal-based quartet Bellbird’s debut album ‘Root in Tandem.’