Articles by: Nick DeRiso

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One Track Mind: Joel August, title song from Distant Shores (2013)

This is the title track for a sophomore release that’s been five years – and a lifetime – in the making. Twice, guitarist Joel August has put his dreams for becoming a musician on hold. You May Also Like: Mike Pride – ‘Marimba, July’ and ‘Drums, August’ (2019) Nick Finzer,Read More

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One Track Mind: Sting, “And Yet” from The Last Ship (2013)

The last time Sting approached his familial history amidst England’s rusting ship-building days of yore, it was on the occasion of his father’s death. He returns now with larger themes You May Also Like: Sting – 57th and 9th (2016) Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind

Prog Collective with Colin Moulding, John Wetton, Peter Banks, Billy Sherwood, others - 'Epilogue' (2013)

Prog Collective with Colin Moulding, John Wetton, Peter Banks, Billy Sherwood, others – ‘Epilogue’ (2013)

The second Prog Collective project holds a series of intrigues for fans of Yes, as still more final recordings from the late Peter Banks surface.

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thedrakeeffect – Acoustica (2013)

A very smart sampler from thedrakeeffect’s new series of discs called The Voyage, this debut effort focuses on acoustic rock tracks – offering a stripped-down take on some of life’s more interesting sideroads You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Better With You” (2022): One Track Mind

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Shy – Crossing Path (2013)

Sao Paulo, Brazil guitarist Jorge Shy opens Crossing Path with a contemplative flourish, hinting at a thoughtful quietude. Then, Caio Milan and Marcos Flo leap to the fore on drums and bass, sending “Campo dos Sonhos” – and Crossing Path – into previously unimagined places You May Also Like: MaciekRead More

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Something Else! Interview: Trumpeter Etienne Charles

Etienne Charles’ spicy new album Creole Soul is a perfectly named blend of jazz-inflected island music — from calypso to reggae, from rock steady to Haitian chants. You May Also Like: Harry Beckett – Still Happy (2016) Sam Eastmond, jazz trumpeter: Something Else! Interview David Garfield, “Sir Charles” from ‘Stretchin’Read More

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Levin Minnemann Rudess – Levin Minnemann Rudess (2013)

There are certain parameters expected from any new supergroup, certain expectations based on what you know coming in. Levin Minnemann Rudress depth charges those early and often. You May Also Like: Levin Minnemann Rudess – From The Law Offices Of Levin Minnemann Rudess (2016) McStine & Minnemann – ‘McStine &Read More

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Portnoy-Sheehan-MacAlpine-Sherinian – Live in Tokyo (2013)

A new supergroup featuring Tony MacAlpine, Billy Sheehan, Derek Sherinian and Mike Portnoy reinvigorates some of the best moments from their separate musical histories, even as they make new ones. You May Also Like: Derek Sherinian – ‘Vortex’ (2022) Marc Ribot + The Young Philadelphians – Live In Tokyo (2016)

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Peter Calandra – Ashokan Memories (2013)

Peter Calandra doesn’t just invite you along for a keenly felt rumination on the Catskills with Ashokan Memories, he takes you into his personal, deeply emotional feelings about this special place. You May Also Like: Peter Brotzmann + Heather Leigh – Ears Are Filled With Wonder (2016) Tol-Puddle Martyrs featuringRead More

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Marc Bolan – At the BBC (2013)

Marc Bolan had been championed by John Peel long before he had a chance to hang a hub-cap diamond star halo on music lovers with T Rex. The proof is in this 6-CD set featuring every appearance he ever made on the BBC. You May Also Like: T. Rex, theRead More