New Music Monday: Jeff Lorber, Joe Louis Walker and new live stuff from Styx
Welcome back to our weekly rundown of notable upcoming music projects — both new and reissue. You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber: The Albums That Shaped My Career
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Lou Reed to recreate his experimental Metal Machine Music — as a museum exhibit
Fans of Lou Reed will remember his now-infamous 1975 noise-rock experiment Metal Machine Music, if their ears aren’t still ringing more than three decades later. Now it’s being reformulated into a museum installation in California. You May Also Like: Lou Reed Head Faked His Fans Once Again With ‘Animal Serenade’
Ian Anderson will return to Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick for first time in decades
Ian Anderson is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick by playing the progressive rock epic in its entirety for the first time since 1972. You May Also Like: How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ Instead Became a Prog Classic
Kevn Kinney and the Golden Palominos, “Challenge” (2012): Something Else! sneak peek
Check out an advance track from the forthcoming collaboration between Kevn Kinney of Drivin’ n Cryin’ and Anton Fier of the Golden Palominos You May Also Like: Casey Golden – ‘ATLAS’ (2018)
Set for new album, Leonard Cohen talks about seemingly endless string of "Hallelujah" covers
There’s good news for Leonard Cohen fans this week: A new album, and the outside possibility that a seemingly endless string of renditions by other artists of his signature “Hallelujah” might one day draw to a close. Maybe. You May Also Like: Leonard Cohen, Always Wise Beyond His Years, NourishedRead More
E Street Band's Little Steven appearing as a television mobster again — in Norway
Fans of Little Steven Van Zandt’s comedy-gold role as Silvio Dante in the HBO series “The Sopranos” have reason to rejoice. The guitarist with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band is back on TV, starring in a new series called “Lilyhammer,” billed as a mob tale with a funny twist. VanRead More
Celebrate 40th anniversary of Rory Gallagher's solo career with extensive vinyl reissues
Fans of the underrated blues guitarist Rory Gallagher have another reason to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his solo career, as Sony Music and Capo Records prepare a massive vinyl reissue campaign. You May Also Like: Liam Gallagher – As You Were vs. Noel Gallagher – Who Built the Moon?Read More
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to debut radio show in North America this weekend
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is ready to start up his own radio show in America. The Ronnie Wood Show features the guitarist playing a variety of music from his favorite new and established artists, while sharing personal stories from his legendary music career. You May Also Like: How ‘LoveRead More
Etta James' album sales soar by staggering 378 percent in the wake of her death
Just days after her death at age 73, soul singer Etta James has climbed to her highest-ever position on the Billboard album charts. The Best of Etta James rose from No. 162 to 46 in the 48 hour period after her passing on January 20. You May Also Like: Jose’Read More
Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis join forces for three April concerts in New York City
Paul Simon will by joined by Wynton Marsalis for a trio of shows beginning with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2012 annual gala concert on April 18th. Two public shows will follow on April 19-20, also at the Rose Theater in New York City. You May Also Like: Wynton Marsalis FinallyRead More
