Archive for April, 2013

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Paul McCartney’s new solo album reportedly to include a second collaboration with Nirvana alumni

Paul McCartney’s as-yet untitled new solo album is said to feature guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and — in a surprise — the living members of Nirvana. Mick Ronson, of Amy Winehouse fame, produced four tracks. You May Also Like: How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That PaulRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Prince, “FIXURLIFEUP” from Plectrum Electrum (2013)

Always a proud individualist, the artist formerly known as the Artist Formerly Known As Prince, has a message on his new song: Be your own damned self. You May Also Like: Prince (1958-2016): An Appreciation Is This the Best-Ever Prince Cover? Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then MadeRead More

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Deep Beatles: “Honey Don’t” (BBC, 1963)

For the next few columns, Deep Beatles shines a spotlight on their BBC performances. Before incessant screaming and the rigors of touring took their toll, the Beatles had become one of the most polished live bands on the road. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please MeRead More

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Ballister – Mi Casa Es En Fuego (2013)

Mi Casa Es En Fuego, which means, “my house is on fire” in Spanish, is an appropriate name to call a set of music that’s often aflame, and even in the quieter moments, the embers are still glowing, ready to re-ignite the house again. You May Also Like: Ballister –Read More

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David Alter – Songs for Sale (2013)

Though Canadian singer-songwriter David Alter always had this passion for music, a career in medicine beckoned. Once he returned to that first love, however, the question became how to present his work. You May Also Like: Swifty’s Bazaar, “Shopping Bug” from Everything You Hear Is For Sale (2017): One TrackRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: David Bowie – Low (1977)

When’s the last time you put some music on, sat down, and just listened? Disqualify yourself if you: read a magazine/book, turned on the television, played a video game, checked your email, texted somebody. I bet it’s been a while, eh? You May Also Like: Grand Funk – Shinin’ OnRead More

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‘Just because you write ’em, doesn’t mean you can play ’em!’: Joe Walsh hams it up on Bob Seger tour

Joe Walsh presented “And the Band Played On,” a cut off his current release Analog Man, for the first time during his on-going tour with Bob Seger — introducing it with a hilarious quip You May Also Like: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, “Boomtown Blues” from The DistanceRead More

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Download: John Oates, “How Does It Feel To Be Back” (live, 2013)

John Oates is offering a scintillating acoustic version of his Hall and Oates gem “How Does It Feel To Be Back,” originally released as the opening track on their career-turning effort Voices. Download it here for free. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Late Yes guitarist Peter Banks' final recordings include cover of Steve Miller

Late Yes guitarist Peter Banks’ final recordings include cover of Steve Miller

Fans of the late Peter Banks will get another chance to hear his unique guitar stylings on a forthcoming cover of Steve Miller’s “Winter Time,” to be issued as part of a Miller tribute project produced by Billy Sherwood. You May Also Like: Swifty’s Bazaar, “Shopping Bug” from Everything YouRead More

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One Track Mind: The National, “Don’t Swallow The Crap — er, Cap” from Trouble Will Find Me (2013)

The National are doing a great job of indirectly building up early Internet torque by releasing tune streams from their forthcoming album Trouble Will Find Me. Will this continue until release date? You May Also Like: Riverside [Dave Douglas, Chet Doxas, Steve Swallow, Jim Doxas] – The New National AnthemRead More