Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Jeremy – From the Dust to the Stars (2012)

Here on the latest album from the immensely prolific Jeremy Morris, we find the Michigan-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and owner of JAM Recordings, combining the holy trinity of psychedelic music, progressive rock and power pop into one spellbinding swirl of shapes and shades. A declaration of hope, faith and love,Read More

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Forgotten series: The Sons of Champlin – Fat City (1999)

Hailing from Mill Valley, located north of San Francisco right across the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sons of Champlin became one of the region’s most visible and inspiring bands. Known for their stimulating improvisational skills, the group actually began life as a different animal. Here on a compilation called FatRead More

George Bunnell on Strawberry Alarm Clock's return: 'Always looking for cool sounds'

George Bunnell on Strawberry Alarm Clock’s return: ‘Always looking for cool sounds’

George Bunnell takes us inside the sessions for 2012’s ‘Wake Up Where You Are,’ the Strawberry Alarm Clock’s first studio effort since 1971.

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Bonney and Buzz – Play Rough (2012)

They’re back! Legendary British guitarists Bill Bonney and Pete “Buzz” Miller, who achieved fame back in the 1960s with the Fentones and Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers respectively, have indeed returned to the fore with another package of piping hot instrumentals. Dialing in as the dynamic duo’s third collaboration, PlayRead More

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Michael Lynch – Five Assorted Flavors (2012)

So many different artists and bands have been labeled bubblegum acts over the years that the term has strayed awfully far from its initial classification. You May Also Like: Forget What You Heard About Alanis Morissette’s Flavors of Entanglement, And Just Listen ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, andRead More

The Babys - 'Anthology' (2000): Forgotten Series

The Babys – ‘Anthology’ (2000): Forgotten Series

Backed by pounds of promotion, the Babys were primed for world domination. But for some reason, it didn’t happen.

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The JAC – Faux Pas (2012)

For the past couple of decades, Joe Algeri has kept mighty busy in the independent music community. Bands such as the Stonemasons, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Britannicas pad his resume, all which have received thumbs up from both fans and critics. The Australian-based singer, songwriter and man ofRead More

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The Rubinoos – Basement Tapes (1993): Forgotten series

Rewind the clock to Berkeley, California 1970 and encounter a landscape flush with political unrest, acid-infested blues jams and alternative lifestyles. You May Also Like: Bill Lloyd – Feeling the Elephant (1987): Forgotten Series Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind

George Bunnell, of the Strawberry Alarm Clock: Something Else! Interview

George Bunnell, of the Strawberry Alarm Clock: Something Else! Interview

Beverly Paterson talks to co-founder George Bunnell about the origins of the Strawberry Alarm Clock – and why they finally reunited again.

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The Strawberry Alarm Clock – Wake Up Where You Are (2012)

Strawberry Alarm Clock’s 2012 comeback ‘Wake Up Where You Are’ duplicates and expands on the brand of psychedelic zest they are defined by.