Archive for May, 2020

Nektar - 'Live at the Wildey Theatre' (2020)

Nektar – ‘Live at the Wildey Theatre’ (2020)

Roye Albrighton’s dearly missed, but Nektar is still very much alive, very well, and still a band who can conjure the magic of ’70s-era prog rock.

Billy Porter, "For What It's Worth" (2020): One Track Mind

Billy Porter, “For What It’s Worth” (2020): One Track Mind

Billy Porter has released a new version of Stephen Stills’ classic “For What It’s Worth,” a Vietnam-era protest song that never feels dated. It’s predictably stirring.

Sky: An Appreciation

Sky: An Appreciation

Sky deftly bridged genres, including classical and rock, yet somehow their music has nearly disappeared from minds and playlists.

Why Bruce Dickinson's 'Tattooed Millionaire' Keeps Revealing New Layers

Why Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ Keeps Revealing New Layers

Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ gave us the chance to learn a little more about Bruce Dickinson’s quirky personality.

Yes, "Time is Time" from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Time is Time” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Yes seemed to be marking the turning of a page – and, in a very real way, they were: “Time is Time” became a wonderful end for co-founder Jon Anderson.

Ivo Perelman + Matthew Shipp - 'Amalgam' (2020)

Ivo Perelman + Matthew Shipp – ‘Amalgam’ (2020)

There’s no indecision on Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp’s ‘Amalgam,’ because they don’t need time to figure out their next move. It’s instantly understood.

Jackson Browne's "Lawless Avenues," "Which Side?" + Others: Deep Cuts

Jackson Browne’s “Lawless Avenues,” “Which Side?” + Others: Deep Cuts

Here’s a look back at a handful of modern-era Jackson Browne deep cuts, spanning his career from the late ’80s through the early ’00s.

Tatsuya Nakatani + Shane Parish - 'Interactivity' (2020)

Tatsuya Nakatani + Shane Parish – ‘Interactivity’ (2020)

There’s so much ingenuity and telepathy on Tatsuya Nakatani and Shane Parish’s ‘Interactivity,’ it’s easy to forget this is merely an acoustic guitar and some percussion.

Ozomatli to Host Benefit Live Steam and After Party on Cinco de Mayo

Ozomatli to Host Benefit Live Steam and After Party on Cinco de Mayo

This event serves as Part 2 of Ozomatli’s Worldwide Quarantine Block Party, and will be presented in conjunction with the non-profit House of Blues Music Forward Foundation.

Jim Basnight - 'Not Changing' (2019)

Jim Basnight – ‘Not Changing’ (2019)

Blue-collar rock with brains, filtered through a rather punky vibe, ‘Not Changing’ reveals the heart, soul and mind of Jim Basnight.