Utterly engrossing, and full of dusty portent, Lee DeWyze’s “Blackbird Song” couldn’t have put more space between his time on American Idol and where he is now. DeWyze, who won Season 9 of Idol, issued the more country pop-leaning Frames last summer. Forget that You May Also Like: Richard Thompson,Read More

Theirs is a meeting across the generations, and a bold illustration of the way time, ultimately, surrenders to tradition — and of the utter agelessness of the rich musical folkway of conjunto. You May Also Like: Conjunto Guantanamo, ‘Guitarra, Tabaco y Ron’ (2024): One Track Mind Stanley Clarke, Superfonicos, MaxRead More

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Some 10 years after splitting with Yes, Jon Anderson has started talking about forming another band again — and, as he revealed during an autograph session with fans, the lineup could include a certified prog-rock and jazz-fusion legend. You May Also Like: Here’s the latest on that new CD/DVD, tourRead More

For the past decade or so, Glowfriends have been thrilling global audiences with their bedazzling brand of pop music. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the band once again has crafted a surefire showtopper with their latest album Gather Us Together You May Also Like: Overly Polite Tornadoes – When You WakeRead More