Articles by: Nick DeRiso

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Gary Numan, “I Am Dust” from Splinter (2014): One Track Mind

With “I Am Dust,” Gary Numan exchanged proto-goth black-nailed dystopia for something new.

The Beatles ... LIVE!: More Perfect Playlists

The Beatles … LIVE!: More Perfect Playlists

The Beatles’ early retirement makes compiling a concert playlist difficult – but not impossible.

Toto's Steve Lukather praises Joseph Williams ahead of big U.S. tour: 'It invigorates the whole band'

Toto’s Steve Lukather praises Joseph Williams ahead of big U.S. tour: ‘It invigorates the whole band’

Toto has begun rehearsals for fall American dates with Michael McDonald.

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‘Some of it was a little bit overblown’: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on prog rock’s ups and downs

Anderson says he and contemporaries in ELP and Yes were often just showing off.

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One Track Mind: Peter Himmelman, “Too Afraid to Lose” from The Boat That Carries Us (2014)

Himmelman moves away from specificity, and into something far more resonant.

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One Track Mind: Elton John, “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” from Million Dollar Piano (2014)

This arrives looking like every bad thing that sends you back to the old records.

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One Track Mind: ZZ Top, “Chartreuse” from Live at Montreux (2014)

They sound utterly reinvigorated on this stomping new live release.

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Julie Slick + Marco Machera – Fourth Dementia (2014)

They’ve created an album that’s both emotionally open, and a wonder of intricate control.

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One Track Mind: Peter Gabriel, “Mercy Street” from Back to Front (2014)

A mystery-laced tribute to Anne Sexton has lost none of its power, 25 years on.

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Ringo Starr’s current All-Starr Band can’t stop having fun: ‘It was very organic and natural’

Together since 2012, the All-Starrs play the Greek in LA tonight – but they’ll be back.