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Best of 2023

Steve Lukather, Derek Sherinian + Simon Phillips: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2023 Rock and Pop

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2023 Rock and Pop list includes Steve Lukather, Yes, Downes Braide Association, Derek Sherinian and Simon Phillips, and others.

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood and Downes Braide Association headline this edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’

The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’

The creation story of ‘From a Page’ involves a previous lineup of Yes in effect co-opting the current lineup in order to make a new record.

New Yes History: A Moment to Breathe, A Moment to Listen

New Yes History: A Moment to Breathe, A Moment to Listen

As we await ‘Mirror to the Sky,’ remember that the music will do the talking – and Yes music has always been worth the listen.

Prog Collective – ‘Seeking Peace’ (2023)

Prog Collective – ‘Seeking Peace’ (2023)

Prog Collective’s ‘Seeking Peace’ wobbles and rolls through melodic twists and turns, avoiding many of the current cliches of neo-progressive rock.

Yes, “Subway Walls” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “Subway Walls” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“Subway Walls” doesn’t quite match what we have come to expect from albums of all eras, but make no mistake: This is still good Yes music.

Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)

Todd Rundgren, Billy Sherwood + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)

A lot of thoughts flooded my head when I started listening to the new Billy Sherwood-helmed ‘Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.’

Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ Predicted the Music Industry’s Larger Shift

Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ Predicted the Music Industry’s Larger Shift

Geoff Downes joined us to discuss the Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star,” which arrived 40 years ago today on ‘The Age of Plastic.’

‘Yesterday and Today: A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Yes’ (2018)

‘Yesterday and Today: A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Yes’ (2018)

At its best, ‘Yesterday and Today: The Yes 50th Anniversary Album’ isn’t just a recreation of the originals; it’s an imaginative retelling.

Yes, “Tempus Fugit” from Drama (1980): YESterdays

Yes, “Tempus Fugit” from Drama (1980): YESterdays

Yes should have made “Tempus Fugit,” a gem among gems, the focus track on 1980’s ‘Drama.’