Archive for August, 2026

Sylvie Courvoisier w/ Patricia Brennan, Thomas Morgan + Dan Weiss, "At Risk" (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Sylvie Courvoisier w/ Patricia Brennan, Thomas Morgan + Dan Weiss, “At Risk” (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Take a listen to “At Risk,” an advance single from Sylvie Courvoisier’s upcoming ‘Amalthea’ album with Patricia Brennan, Thomas MOrgan and Da Weiss.

Decades Later, Pearl Jam's 'Ten' Can Definitively Be Called Classic Rock

Decades Later, Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ Can Definitively Be Called Classic Rock

When Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ arrived 35 years ago today, they seemed so drastically different. It’s a little harder now to hear why this was so shocking.

Paul Simon's 'Graceland' Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too

Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too

To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.

Denny Zeitlin - 'Odyssey' (2026)

Denny Zeitlin – ‘Odyssey’ (2026)

There are many, interesting sides to Denny Zeitlin and there are a lot of those sides to savor on ‘Odyssey.’

How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on 'East-West'

How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’

When ‘East-West’ was released 60 years ago this month, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band opened doors not just for the blues but all of rock.

Henry Threadgill Zooid - 'Cut You Where You Was' (2026)

Henry Threadgill Zooid – ‘Cut You Where You Was’ (2026)

Henry Threadgill goes back to his typical routine of producing a new Zooid album ‘Cut You Where You Was’ and showing Zooid hasn’t come close to running its course.

Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching

Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching

Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.

Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe - 'After The Storm' (2026)

Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘After The Storm’ (2026)

Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe’s ‘After The Storm’ is a testament to all musicians involved who constantly took chances & never faltered to make something truly memorable

Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker + Bobby Kapp - 'Synthesthesia' (2026)

Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker + Bobby Kapp – ‘Synthesthesia’ (2026)

The union of four highly seasoned masters of improvisation in Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Bobby Kapp got results that matches their lofty reputations.