
David Browne is ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village’: Exclusive Interview
May 6, 2025David Browne, author of ‘Fire and Rain’ and ‘Dream Brother,’ discusses ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village,’ folk music, and the intersection of music and politics.

David Browne is ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village’: Exclusive Interview
May 6, 2025David Browne, author of ‘Fire and Rain’ and ‘Dream Brother,’ discusses ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village,’ folk music, and the intersection of music and politics.
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The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
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Jazz Guitarist Juan Dhas Discusses ‘Aether’: Something Else! Interview
November 30, 2024

Dietrichs – ‘No Bahdu’ (2025)
May 7, 2025The one-of-a-kind father-daughter duo the Dietrichs make experimental noisy music on ‘No Bahdu’ that contains absolutely no compromises nor concessions.

Hearts & Minds – ‘Illuminescence’ (2025)
March 11, 2025The new Hearts & Minds release ‘Illuminescence’ is party music for both the heart and the mind.
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Steve Smith and Vital Information, “Don’t Stop Believin'” (2025): One Track Mind
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Patrice Rushen – ‘Prelusion’ (1974, 2024 Remaster)
January 2, 2025

Dietrichs – ‘No Bahdu’ (2025)
May 7, 2025The one-of-a-kind father-daughter duo the Dietrichs make experimental noisy music on ‘No Bahdu’ that contains absolutely no compromises nor concessions.

‘Magic’ Wasn’t One-Hit Wonder Pilot’s Only Quirky, Radio-Ready Treasure
April 18, 2025Pilot’s spellbinding “Magic” reached No. 5 in the U.S. 50 years ago, launching their career – and a seemingly inescapable commercial.
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Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’
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These Moments Still Stand Out on ‘Toto XIV’
March 20, 2025

King Crimson’s Brief But Important Double-Trio Era Peaked With ‘Thrak’
April 14, 2025King Crimson’s ‘Thrak’ arrived 30 years ago this month with an inventive musical format with a potential that’s only become more clear in time.
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Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 3’ (2025)
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Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 2’ (2025)
February 12, 2025

How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music
February 5, 2025‘Black Sabbath’ was released 55 years ago this month, and I’m still struck by what a defining moment this was in rock.

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ (2025): Movie Review
March 11, 2025Mike Tiano takes a deep dive into ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin,’ the new film focusing on the early years of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.

‘Magic’ Wasn’t One-Hit Wonder Pilot’s Only Quirky, Radio-Ready Treasure
April 18, 2025Pilot’s spellbinding “Magic” reached No. 5 in the U.S. 50 years ago, launching their career – and a seemingly inescapable commercial.

David Browne is ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village’: Exclusive Interview
May 6, 2025David Browne, author of ‘Fire and Rain’ and ‘Dream Brother,’ discusses ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village,’ folk music, and the intersection of music and politics.

David Browne is ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village’: Exclusive Interview
May 6, 2025David Browne, author of ‘Fire and Rain’ and ‘Dream Brother,’ discusses ‘Talkin’ Greenwich Village,’ folk music, and the intersection of music and politics.
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‘Crowded House: Every Album, Every Song’ by Jon Magidsohn: Books
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‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’: ‘Blondie’ and Beyond
July 4, 2024

Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen + Others: Five for the Road
June 6, 2024Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

‘Magic’ Wasn’t One-Hit Wonder Pilot’s Only Quirky, Radio-Ready Treasure
April 18, 2025Pilot’s spellbinding “Magic” reached No. 5 in the U.S. 50 years ago, launching their career – and a seemingly inescapable commercial.
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Young Gun Silver Fox, “Stevie & Sly” (2025): One Track Mind
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The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed ‘Beatles For Sale’
December 4, 2024

Terry Blade – ‘Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues’ (2025)
March 4, 2025Terry Blade’s ‘Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues’ is a modern-day blues masterpiece that is as musically potent as it is culturally significant.

Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career
September 9, 2024Narada Michael Walden’s music and that of the artists he works with varies intriguingly from genre to genre. So do the albums that shaped his career.
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Sylvester – ‘Live at the Opera House’ (2024)
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Let ‘South of the Snooty Fox’ Open Your World to Underrated Sterling Harrison
July 8, 2024

King Crimson’s Brief But Important Double-Trio Era Peaked With ‘Thrak’
April 14, 2025King Crimson’s ‘Thrak’ arrived 30 years ago this month with an inventive musical format with a potential that’s only become more clear in time.
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How Black Sabbath’s Self-Titled Debut Invented a New Genre of Music
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The Bright Spots in George Harrison’s Troubled ‘Dark Horse’ Era
December 29, 2024

Simon Phillips Discusses DarWin’s Rangy New LP and Toto Deep Cuts
August 30, 2024Long-time Protocol leader and former Toto drummer Simon Phillips returns with ‘Five Steps on the Sun’ from multi-instrumentalist DarWin’s self-titled group.

How ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ Showed New Promise After Graham Nash’s Exit
November 14, 2024Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ retains the spellbinding harmony and melodic smarts that brought the Hollies acclaim in the first place.

Dave Bainbridge of Downes Braide Association: The Albums That Shaped My Career
October 9, 2024Dave Bainbridge may be the best progressive rock keyboardist that’s flown under your radar.
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Greg Cahill of Special Consensus: Albums That Shaped My Career
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Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career
September 9, 2024

The Five Must-Have Songs For Your Halloween Playlist
October 31, 2024Stuck for a Halloween playlist to help while away the minutes between tonight’s zombie apocalypses? Start here.

Playin’ the Changes With Tom Petty, Aerosmith + Cheap Trick: Shadows in Stereo
October 25, 2021Often over-looked albums by Tom Petty, Aerosmith and Cheap Trick are turning 40 next year. But why wait for a rock ‘n’ roll re-evaluation?
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MC5 – ‘High Time’ (1971): Shadows in Stereo
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AC/DC, Tom Petty, Neil Young + Others: Shadows in Stereo (Lockdown Edition)
February 24, 2021