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Beki Hemingway – ‘Earth & Asphalt’ (2021)

Beki Hemingway – ‘Earth & Asphalt’ (2021)

Beki Hemingway’s ‘Earth & Asphalt’ is guaranteed to serve traditional country fans, as well as those who dig pop that rocks and rock that pops.

David Starr, “Someone Like You” from ‘Touchstones’ (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere

David Starr, “Someone Like You” from ‘Touchstones’ (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere

This Van Morrison favorite is a perfect fit for David Starr’s expressive boy-next-door voice and sympathetic arranging skills.

Richard Sterban: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richard Sterban: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richard Sterban of Oak Ridge Boys and J.D. Sumner’s Stamps fame joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping moments – and what he’s listening to now.

Kevin Godley, William Shatner, Raphael Pannier + Others: Five for the Road

Kevin Godley, William Shatner, Raphael Pannier + Others: Five for the Road

Kevin Godley, William Shatner and Raphael Pannier are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Jack Henderson – ‘Where’s the Revolution’ (2020)

Jack Henderson – ‘Where’s the Revolution’ (2020)

Jack Henderson’s Americana-infused ‘Where’s the Revolution’ offers warm and passionate messages to ferry us safely across these turbulent times.

Norah Jones – ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’; Puss N Boots – ‘Sister’ (2020)

Norah Jones – ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’; Puss N Boots – ‘Sister’ (2020)

Norah Jones’ continuous search for new sounds and new collaborators has resulted in a varied career that seems to satisfy her enormous talents.

Phil Ochs – ‘The Best of the Rest: Rare and Unreleased Recordings’ (2020)

Phil Ochs – ‘The Best of the Rest: Rare and Unreleased Recordings’ (2020)

Phil Ochs’ trenchant, evocative and sometimes amusing insights into corruption and hypocrisy are even more relevant now than they were in the ’60s.

Joe Sofra, “One of Those Things” (2020): One Track Mind

Joe Sofra, “One of Those Things” (2020): One Track Mind

Joe Sofra’s deep and burly vocals sound like a cross between Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, and he navigates “One of Those Things” with intimacy and assurance.

Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five

Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five

Here’s a handful of the best moments from Paul Barrere, who ended up co-leading Little Feat for much longer than their celebrated original tenure with Lowell George.

Danny Kortchmar, legendary guitarist: Something Else! Interview

Danny Kortchmar, legendary guitarist: Something Else! Interview

Danny Kortchmar talks about his new all-star project, the Immediate Family, as well as key career moments with Don Henley, Neil Young and Toto.