Archive for October, 2025

An Intriguing Launch Point, 'Trespass' Is Genesis' Forgotten Album: 'I Guess, Because It's So Early'

An Intriguing Launch Point, ‘Trespass’ Is Genesis’ Forgotten Album: ‘I Guess, Because It’s So Early’

Released 55 years ago this month, the sophomore album ‘Trespass’ offered the first hints at where Genesis would go.

Everything Fab Four Fest: Time to Celebrate the Beatles' 'Rubber Soul'

Everything Fab Four Fest: Time to Celebrate the Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’

Steve Matteo interviews Ken Womack, an author of multiple books on the Beatles who is spearheading Everything Fab Four Fest: Celebrating Rubber Soul.

Patrician Brennan - 'Of The Near And Far' (2025)

Patrician Brennan – ‘Of The Near And Far’ (2025)

Patricia Brennan’s ‘Of The Near And Far’ has all the originality, fearlessness and range that you look for to affirm that there are so many exciting avenues in music still left to be taken.

The Bittersweetness of Elton John and Leon Russell's 'The Union'

The Bittersweetness of Elton John and Leon Russell’s ‘The Union’

Released 15 years ago this week, Elton John and Leon Russell’s fiesty collaboration ‘The Union’ was an often-loud record with its share of quiet truths.

Vernon Reid - 'Hoodoo Telemetry' (2025)

Vernon Reid – ‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ (2025)

‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ insists we pay attention – not just to Vernon Reid’s dazzling guitar, but to the histories and contradictions it carries.

How Warren Zevon Found Drunken Brilliance With Hindu Love Gods

How Warren Zevon Found Drunken Brilliance With Hindu Love Gods

Released 35 years ago today, Warren Zevon’s one-off collaboration with members of R.E.M. was filled with comfy cover tunes. One of them stood out.

Fernando Perdomo - 'Waves 10' (2025): Gimme Five

Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 10’ (2025): Gimme Five

Fernando Perdomo’s year-long ‘Waves’ series reaches the 100-song milestone, and a bit of a quandary.

Mark Helias + Tim Berne - 'Medium Cool' (1989, 2025 release)

Mark Helias + Tim Berne – ‘Medium Cool’ (1989, 2025 release)

The Tim Berne/Mark Helias partnership might be just a blip on their expansive careers, but it showcased their vast abilities as musicians and composers.

Elton John's Unfairly Criticized 'Rock of the Westies' Deserves Another Listen

Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen

Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived 50 years ago this month to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.

Kate Wyatt Trio, "Music is Beautiful," from 'Murmurations' (2025): Video premiere

Kate Wyatt Trio, “Music is Beautiful,” from ‘Murmurations’ (2025): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Music Is Beautiful” by Montreal-based pianist Kate Wyatt, from her upcoming album ‘Murmurations.’