Articles by: Preston Frazier

Sylvester - 'Live at the Opera House' (2024)

Sylvester – ‘Live at the Opera House’ (2024)

Sylvester has enjoyed a surge in popularity in the decades after his death. ‘Live at the Opera House’ gives new listeners over two hours of reasons why.

Simon Phillips Discusses DarWin's Rangy New LP and Toto Deep Cuts

Simon Phillips Discusses DarWin’s Rangy New LP and Toto Deep Cuts

Long-time Protocol leader and former Toto drummer Simon Phillips returns with ‘Five Steps on the Sun’ from multi-instrumentalist DarWin’s self-titled group.

Forq - 'Big Party' (2024)

Forq – ‘Big Party’ (2024)

Henry Hey and Forq continue a tradition of engaging, amazing and confounding listeners with their fifth studio release, ‘Big Party.’

Catherine Russell and Sean Mason - 'My Ideal' (2024)

Catherine Russell and Sean Mason – ‘My Ideal’ (2024)

Catherine Russell takes a stripped-down approach on ‘My Ideal,’ adding nuance and style to pop and jazz standards while relying solely on Sean Mason’s piano.

Bernie Chiaravalle on 'Chiara Destino' and the Perfect Cover Song: Something Else! Interview

Bernie Chiaravalle on ‘Chiara Destino’ and the Perfect Cover Song: Something Else! Interview

Preston Frazier was joined by Bernie Chiaravalle to discuss his latest release, ‘Chiara Destino,’ and choosing the perfect cover songs.

Parlor Greens - 'In Green / We Dream' (2024)

Parlor Greens – ‘In Green / We Dream’ (2024)

Recorded live to a Tascam 388 analog machine, the organ-driven Parlor Greens’ ‘In Green / We Dream’ emerges as a near-perfect debut.

How Yes' First Album Hinted at the Future: Gimme Five

How Yes’ First Album Hinted at the Future: Gimme Five

Here’s a look back at a handful of early songs that pointed the way from Yes’ self-titled debut, released 55 years ago today.

The Dark Monarchy - ‘Weight of the World’ (2024)

The Dark Monarchy – ‘Weight of the World’ (2024)

‘Weight of the World,’ the latest release from prog-metal multi-instrumentalist Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey, continues Dark Monarchy’s upward progression.

Sylvester, "Body Strong" from 'Live at the War Memorial Opera House' (2024): One Track Mind

Sylvester, “Body Strong” from ‘Live at the War Memorial Opera House’ (2024): One Track Mind

This posthumously released live version of “Body Strong” is yet another reminder of what a force Sylvester was – and the impact he still has.

Fania All Stars - 'Latin-Soul-Rock' (1974; 2024 vinyl reissue)

Fania All Stars – ‘Latin-Soul-Rock’ (1974; 2024 vinyl reissue)

Fania All Stars’ ‘Latin-Soul-Rock, long out of print, returns on 180-gram vinyl to celebrate the original release’s 50th anniversary.