Articles by: Preston Frazier

Scott Schorr, of MFTJ: Something Else! Interview

Scott Schorr, of MFTJ: Something Else! Interview

Scott Schorr joins Preston Frazier to discuss the second album from MFTJ, the Lazy Bones Recordings founder’s exciting new collaboration with Mike Keneally.

Yes, "The Gift of Love" from 'From a Page' (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “The Gift of Love” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

“The Gift of Love,” from the 2019 Yes EP ‘From a Page,’ is a fine song from a band that, despite its perpetual changes, continued to progress.

David Starr, "Someone Like You" from 'Touchstones' (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere

David Starr, “Someone Like You” from ‘Touchstones’ (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere

This Van Morrison favorite is a perfect fit for David Starr’s expressive boy-next-door voice and sympathetic arranging skills.

Yes, "From the Turn of a Card" from 'From a Page' (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “From the Turn of a Card” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

“From the Turn of a Card” is yet another fine addition to the Yes canon, and a wonderful timepiece celebrating Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David.

Warren Zevon's 'Jeannie Needs a Shooter,' 'Piano Fighter' + Others: Gimme Five

Warren Zevon’s ‘Jeannie Needs a Shooter,’ ‘Piano Fighter’ + Others: Gimme Five

Preston Frazier returns to a handful of favorites by the late Warren Zevon, who was born on this date in 1947.

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road

Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee and Tim Morse are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Toto, "Orphan" from 'Toto XIV' (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Orphan” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Orphan,” the first single from 2015’s ‘Toto XIV,’ further cements Joseph Williams’ standing as the best of all Toto vocalists.

Yes, "Words On a Page" from 'From a Page' (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “Words On a Page” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Musically gratifying and lyrically vibrant, “Words On a Page” would have made an excellent addition to ‘Fly From Here.’ Luckily, it’s available now.

David Sancious, Rick Wakeman + Others: Preston Frazier's Best of 2020 Rock, Pop and Soul

David Sancious, Rick Wakeman + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 Rock, Pop and Soul

Preston Frazier’s look back at the Best of 2020 in rock, pop and soul includes David Sancious, Rick Wakeman, Brownout, Randy Goodrum and others.

Chicago, "Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again" from 'Stone of Sisyphus' (2008): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” from ‘Stone of Sisyphus’ (2008): Saturdays in the Park

No, this isn’t “Saturday in the Park.” Instead, Chicago’s “Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed Again” was a jarringly bold move by an established band.