Flash, together again after four decades, take on a song that’s already been defined (as a Nine Inch Nails original) and then redefined (with Johnny Cash’s harrowing third-act re-do) — and yet they still find new revelations. You May Also Like: Flash [Featuring Yes Co-Founder Peter Banks] – ‘In theRead More

In the closest we’re likely to get to new stuff any time soon from King Crimson, the alumni-filled Crimson ProjeKCt turns in a nervy, tensile live take on this cut from 1995’s Thrak. You May Also Like: Tony Levin on King Crimson, Stick Men and Photographing It All: Something Else!Read More

James McCartney, a musician with a blessing/curse of a last name, tries to come to terms with the strength needed to overcome such strokes of luck/misery on “Strong as You” You May Also Like: Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind Tommy James and the Shondells – CellophaneRead More

On Mother’s Day, r&b/jazz singer, songwriter, and yes, mom, Carol Duboc will present in digital form her newest release Smile. You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘Space-Time’ (2021) Jeff Lorber Fusion – Prototype (2017) Jeff Lorber Fusion – ‘The Drop’ (2023)

Originally only available as a hand-made fan-club item, Captain Beyond’s 1973 concert with King Crimson became something of a legend — a poorly heard, pieced-together legend. You May Also Like: Why Deep Purple’s ‘Who Do We Think We Are?’ Deserves Another Listen Nate Lepine, “Hennies” from Quartet: Vortices (2016): SomethingRead More

Get the weekend off to a rollicking good start with a stream of this classic Allen Toussaint gem, as reimagined by Robben Ford for his current Mascot Label Group release Bringing It Back Home. You May Also Like: Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’ Reframed His Recent Work HowRead More

You may think you’ve never heard of the McCrary Sisters, but you probably have anyway: The quartet was featured, for instance, on Dr. John’s Grammy-winning 2012 Dan Auerbach-produced triumph Locked Down. You May Also Like: Bob Dylan’s Trouble No More: I Haven’t Heard It, But I Already Have Issues NateRead More

Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at the title track from California Transit Authority’s long-awaited sophomore release, led by Chicago co-founder Danny Seraphine and featuring Marc Bonilla and Tower of Power vocalist Larry Braggs You May Also Like: Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): One Track MindRead More

Think Kinks-style melodies goosed along by the flippant energy of the Clash, with Dylan-esque level narratives skittering over the top, and you have the D.C.-based Kingsley Flood. Stream a track from their new release Battles here! You May Also Like: How Boston Said Goodbye to Brad Delp on ‘Life LoveRead More

Here’s an exclusive first listen to Thom Chacon, who appears on “American Dream” with two members of Bob Dylan’s rhythm section in Tony Garnier and George Receli. Whispers of Dylan, however, are just the first of the things you’ll hear You May Also Like: Thom Yorke – Spitting Feathers (2006):Read More