Jim Stafford’s debut album sported four Top 40 hits both in 1973 and ’74. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you now look at the man and his music, he became more known for his novelty, somewhat goofy tunes You May Also Like: Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): Forgotten Series JoRead More
It’s been a fun and interesting week, both at the Something Else! Headquarters and on the greater Interweb thingie at large. You May Also Like: Forget What You Heard About Alanis Morissette’s Flavors of Entanglement, And Just Listen My Chemical Romance Transcended Modern Rock With ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’Read More
Earlier this year, “Sacramento’s secret weapon” (quoting myself) made a wonderful out-jazz quintet record featuring saxophonist Vinny Golia. You May Also Like: Ross Hammond and Kevin Corcoran – ‘Music For Lighthouses 2’ (2021) Ross Hammond – ‘Roll Forward’ (2022) Ross Hammond and Jon Bafus – Masonic Lawn (2017)
Toronto-born vocalist, pianist, producer, and arranger Elizabeth Shepherd brings a spirit of freshness to Rewind, her first full-length album of standards. You May Also Like: Mike Zito – First Class Life (2018) Bob Sheppard – ‘The Fine Line’ (2019) Cassandra Wilson’s slow-starting Loverly didn’t take her usual risks
Craig Chaquico joins us to talk about key moments from Jefferson Starship and his solo career, including his take on the Albert King-via-Cream classic “Born Under a Bad Sign” from the guitarist’s newly released debut for Blind Pig. We also touch on memorable hits like 1978’s “Count On Me,” 1979’sRead More
Emily Herndon, in her forthcoming full-length debut as May Stands Still, refuses to play to the hushed fragility that’s become the folkie-ingenue stereotype — forcing us to hear her songs in a whole new way. You May Also Like: David Philips, “Home” from Winter (2017): Something Else! sneak peek SethRead More
Bring up the word “hard core” to describe music and most people might think you’re referring to “hardcore punk” or “hardcore techno”, or any music with a louder, primitive edge to it. You May Also Like: Brecker Brothers – ‘Live and Unreleased’ (2020) Butcher Brown – The Healer (2017) TheRead More
Wolfgang Van Halen, filling in on Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti’s solo tour, says he arrived in Birmingham, England to a rude welcome — and from the British singing group One Direction, no less. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Were Overblown HowRead More
Fleetwood Mac fans not only have a promised tour to look forward to, but perhaps new music as well. You May Also Like: How Lindsey Buckingham Balanced It All on the Underrated ‘Gift of Screws’ Lindsey Buckingham’s Live at the Bass Performance Hall Torqued Up Memories Mystery Discs by LynyrdRead 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
