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
The Blackbyrds – ‘City Life’ (1975; 2025 reissue)
June 9, 2025The Blackbyrds’ ‘City Life’ stands as a hallmark of ’70s jazz funk, blending smooth grooves, socially aware lyrics and impressive instrumentation.
Ches Smith Quartet – ‘Clone Row’ (2025)
May 30, 2025In imposing his large ambitions on the smaller scale of a quartet, Ches Smith made music that’s still grand in scope with ‘Clone Row.’ All it took were the right partners and some
resourcefulness to pull off that magic act.
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Soft Machine – ‘Drop’ (1971, 2025 remaster)
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Hearts & Minds – ‘Illuminescence’ (2025)
March 11, 2025
Ches Smith Quartet – ‘Clone Row’ (2025)
May 30, 2025In imposing his large ambitions on the smaller scale of a quartet, Ches Smith made music that’s still grand in scope with ‘Clone Row.’ All it took were the right partners and some
resourcefulness to pull off that magic act.
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Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons – ‘Live In Philadelphia’ (2025)
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Dietrichs – ‘No Bahdu’ (2025)
May 7, 2025
Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 6’ (2025)
June 8, 2025The sixth installment of Fernando Perdomo’s critically acclaimed ‘Waves’ series picks up where ‘Waves 5’ left off – and that’s a good thing.
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Remembering Billy James: ‘He Was One of the Good Ones’
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Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 5’ (2025)
May 13, 2025
Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 6’ (2025)
June 8, 2025The sixth installment of Fernando Perdomo’s critically acclaimed ‘Waves’ series picks up where ‘Waves 5’ left off – and that’s a good thing.
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Soft Machine – ‘Drop’ (1971, 2025 remaster)
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Remembering Billy James: ‘He Was One of the Good Ones’
May 15, 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.
Joshua Banks feat. Nick Lange , “Agila” from ‘Para Sayo’ (2025): Video premiere
May 12, 2025Here is the video premiere of “Agila” from the debut album ‘Para Sayo’ from Filipino-Canadian pianist Joshua Banks.
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.
The Blackbyrds – ‘City Life’ (1975; 2025 reissue)
June 9, 2025The Blackbyrds’ ‘City Life’ stands as a hallmark of ’70s jazz funk, blending smooth grooves, socially aware lyrics and impressive instrumentation.
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Narada Michael Walden: The Albums That Shaped My Career
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Sylvester – ‘Live at the Opera House’ (2024)
September 6, 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
