Neal Schon has released an official video for the title track to his forthcoming solo effort The Calling, which finds the guitarist reuniting with his former Journey bandmate Steve Smith. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Did It All (Again) on ‘Songs from November’ Steve Smith: The Albums That ShapedRead More
Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones says he seriously considered retirement after undergoing a bypass procedure in February. You May Also Like: Michael McDonald, Sept. 3, 1987: Shows I’ll Never Forget Heart – ‘Alive in Seattle’ (2003; 2017 reissue) How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’
<<< BACKWARD (“Countermoon”) ||| ONWARD (“Snowbound”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** It’s no fun to write about the failing of an artist for which you have an immense amount of respect and admiration, but we’ve reached that nadir for Donald Fagen with the flaccid “Springtime.” You May AlsoRead More
Prolific is one thing, but being prolific and maintaining a high level of excellence in the process proves to be an entirely different kettle of fish. Jeremy Morris, however, is blessed with both attributes. You May Also Like: Jeremy – ‘Pop Overflow’ (2019) Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018) Jeremy MorrisRead More
Cover albums are inherently risky, and quite frankly more than a little overdone of late. Leave it to Tangerine Dream to breathe new life into things You May Also Like: Carl Weingarten – This Is Where I Found You (2018) Dream Syndicate – How Did I Find Myself Here? (2017)Read More
Donald Fagen has made countless on-stage appearances over the years, but primarily as part of Steely Dan or else a rock ‘n’ soul revue like last summer’s Dukes of September shows with Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. You May Also Like: Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers, Aug. 16, 2017: ShowsRead More
Billy Sherwood again sounds a futureshock alarm on The Art of Survival, resuming an on-going exploration into the way technology is forever changing our lives. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to Chris Squire Billy Sherwood, Fernando Perdomo, Teymur Phell + Others: FiveRead More
There must’ve been an avalanche of artists back in 1967 when Apple first opened for business looking for new talent, as shown during this second edition of rare acetates from RPM. You May Also Like: The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More
A young, prodigious Cuban born-and-raised pianist and composer recasts the folklore and culture of his homeland, filtered by the teachings of some of jazz’s greatest living avantists. You May Also Like: Chris Potter – The Dreamer Is The Dream (2017) Aruan Ortiz, with Andrew Cyrille + Mauricio Herrera – ‘InsideRead More
2 Taks Back, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based foursome, offers no-frills rock on their new project Coming Home Again, music that’s unadorned in the very best old-school way. You May Also Like: Deejays – Coming On Strong: The Best of the Deejays (2018) Farewell Milwaukee – FM (2016)
