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Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp’s last studio album ‘Miniatures’ was cut from an orchestral-pop cloth, but the new single “Hellcat” returns to his power-pop roots.

Atticus Reynolds – ‘Towers’ (2021)

Atticus Reynolds – ‘Towers’ (2021)

L.A. is a big, diverse jazz scene where it’s tough to stand out but newcomer drummer Atticus Reynolds has quickly done just that with ‘Towers,’ bringing loads of chops and musical creativity to bear on his first record as an Angeleno.

Los Lobos – ‘Native Sons’ (2021)

Los Lobos – ‘Native Sons’ (2021)

Los Lobos’ ‘Native Sons,’ an album of mostly covers, surfs the wonderful rock ‘n’ roll waves of their youth.

Diamond Hands – ‘Diamond Hands’ (2006; 2020 reissue)

Diamond Hands – ‘Diamond Hands’ (2006; 2020 reissue)

If you weren’t aware of the copyright date of ‘Diamond Hands,’ you could easily be hoodwinked into thinking it is a long lost George Harrison project.

Ken Sharp – ‘Beauty In the Backseat’ (2018): On Second Thought

Ken Sharp – ‘Beauty In the Backseat’ (2018): On Second Thought

A thrilling listen from top to bottom, Ken Sharp’s fifth and latest album highlighted his talents in every way.

‘Pink Floyd – The Wall,’ February 7, 1980: Shows I’ll Never Forget

‘Pink Floyd – The Wall,’ February 7, 1980: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Pink Floyd created a signature concert experience during their first performances of ‘The Wall,’ but I was lucky to have been there at all.

Los Lobos’ ‘Kiko’ Was a Mysterious, Completely Transfixing Triumph

Los Lobos’ ‘Kiko’ Was a Mysterious, Completely Transfixing Triumph

Released on May 26, 1992, ‘Kiko’ is still, by any measure, Los Lobos’ most unusual album. That’s what lures me back, again and again.

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Stevie Wonder, December 20, 2014: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Stevie Wonder’s 2014 stop at Los Angeles was more than just a concert. It was a reminder of his gifts, his passion and his humanity.

Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole to speak at Los Angeles Fest for Beatles Fans

Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole to speak at Los Angeles Fest for Beatles Fans

Kit O’Toole, who writes Deep Beatles for Something Else!, will be a featured speaker throughout this weekend’s Los Angeles Fest for Beatles.

Willow Willow – Listening To Music (2014)

Willow Willow – Listening To Music (2014)

‘Listening to Music,’ from Jessica Vohs and Miranda Zeiger’s Willow Willow, makes you remember why you enjoy music in the first place.