As one of the most in-demand drummers in the world — jazz and otherwise — it can be a little understandable if Brian Blade hadn’t come forth with an album since 2009’s sublime singer-songwriter excursion Mama Rosa. You May Also Like: Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band – Body AndRead More

What with the rumors flying earlier this week about the health of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young, I was pretty sure I’d be writing an obit/appreciation piece by now. This is a little freaky because just prior to hearing the AC/DC news, I’d been making my way through one of those onlineRead More

There’s a moment, just when you get comfortable with the idea that this is a paean to home, love and hearth, when Bruce Springsteen sharply widens the lens. All around this couple, despite the illusion of a cocoon of safety and of love, there are troubles, there are questions, thereRead More

As the Who approaches the June 2002 anniversary of co-founder John Entwistle’s passing, Roger Daltrey remembers the bassist’s influence, his presence and perhaps his greatest performance. You May Also Like: Roger Daltrey – ‘Ride a Rock Horse’ (1975): Forgotten Series

Hard to believe that the 2012 release by McFadden’s Parachute was this Rochester, New York-based outfit’s 27th album since 1991. That rivals Guided By Voices’ output for sheer volume. You May Also Like: The Brainiac 5 – ‘Another Time Another Dimension’ (2021)

One of the more remarkable things about the Monkees’ latest reunion — on par with Michael Nesmith’s presence, after so long away — was how well preserved Micky Dolenz’s voice is, decades after their late-1960s hey day. Dolenz explains who he’s kept his instrument in such great shape. You MayRead More

The title of Bob Wayne’s ‘Back to the Camper’ references early years of making his own records and hand-burning them in his John Deere motor home.

There wasn’t a moment’s hesitation after reading the name “Halvorson” in the promo email. Mary Halvorson is one of the jazz world’s most consistently interesting guitar players. So what’s this trio record all about? You May Also Like: Mary Halvorson Octet – Away With You (2016) Mary Halvorson – CodeRead More

A workingman’s song, one built for mashing the gas pedal down with your steel-toed boot, “Hurry Up Sundown” heralds an unexpected gift You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

My first experience with Joni Mitchell, ‘Dog Eat Dog’ rivals the ‘Mingus’ album for being her most polarizing work.