Archive for December 9th, 2013

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Lily and Madeleine – Lily and Madeleine (2013)

The American sister-duo of Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz from Indianiapolis, at the tender age of 16 and 18, already have a terrific new self-titled album out. You May Also Like: Tony Kaye, Madeleine Peyroux, David Garfield + Others: Five for the Road James Brandon Lewis + Red Lily Quintet –Read More

One Track Mind: Jeff Lynne, "Stream of Stars" from American Hustle (2013)

One Track Mind: Jeff Lynne, “Stream of Stars” from American Hustle (2013)

Jeff Lynne’s first new music in ages isn’t another ode to Beatle-y goodness, or another orchestral maneuver with ELO. Instead, it’s a soundtrack instrumental for American Hustle. Listen in here! You May Also Like: For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’ When Jeff Lynne’sRead More

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David Ackles – David Ackles (1968; 2013 reissue)

As the world is gearing up for the annual shopping and eating spree that we call Christmas, a remarkable album is set to be reissued: the moody debut of David Ackles, first issued by Elektra Records in 1968. You May Also Like: David Wiffen – ‘Coast to Coast Fever’ (1973):Read More

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‘It’s never been ruled out’: With Phil Collins un-retired, Peter Gabriel considers idea of Genesis reunion

Peter Gabriel admits he’s thrilled that former bandmate Phil Collins is considering a return to musicmaking. That doesn’t mean Gabriel has stopped hedging on the idea of a Genesis reunion, however. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘2014 is going to be wild’: For Adam Lambert, next year could be even bigger

The next musical project for Adam Lambert is drawing ever closer, he confirms. The Idol finalist is riding momentum from his U.S. debut with Queen right back into the studio. You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May discusses what Adam Lambert can do that Freddie Mercury couldn’t Adam Lambert’s FavoriteRead More

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The Jigsaw Seen – For The Discriminating Completist (2013)

For nearly a quarter of a century, the Jigsaw Seen has been making music fueled by fascinating and forward thinking strategies. You May Also Like: The Guess Who – Track Record: The Guess Who Collection (1988): On Second Thought The Click Beetles – ‘Pop Fossil’ (2020)

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On Second Thought: Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (BRO) – The Hills Are Alive (2011)

Hollywood has the unfortunate habit of taking an success and grinding it into the ground but remaking it until the essence of what made it successful dissolves. You May Also Like: The Monkees’ strange and gutsy ‘Head’ helped spark a new independence in Hollywood Micky Dolenz Might Have Finally FiguredRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Lonesome Day" (2002)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Lonesome Day” (2002)