Articles by: Preston Frazier

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road

John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood and Downes Braide Association headline this edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Walter Becker's 'Three Picture Deal,' 'Love in the 4th' + Others: Gimme Five

Walter Becker’s ‘Three Picture Deal,’ ‘Love in the 4th’ + Others: Gimme Five

When Walter Becker died today in 2017, he’d already created a fantastic legacy with Steely Dan. His solo work was less heralded, but no less interesting.

Angie Wells, 'Abbey Road Reimagined' + Others: Five For the Road

Angie Wells, ‘Abbey Road Reimagined’ + Others: Five For the Road

Angie Wells and ‘Abbey Road Reimagined’ headline the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Steve Lukather on 'Bridges,' Toto's Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr

Steve Lukather on ‘Bridges,’ Toto’s Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr

In an exclusive interview, Toto’s Steve Lukather describes how long-time bandmate Ringo Starr helped him through the darkest days of the lockdown era.

Steve Lukather - 'Bridges' (2023)

Steve Lukather – ‘Bridges’ (2023)

With a little help from his friends in Toto, Steve Lukather has produced one of the best solo works of his stellar career.

Why 'Kamakiriad' Remains Donald Fagen's Best Solo Album

Why ‘Kamakiriad’ Remains Donald Fagen’s Best Solo Album

Steely Dan stalwart Donald Fagen’s second solo album ‘Kamakiriad’ arrived 30 years ago as a somewhat-overlooked testament to creative genius.

Rob Meany on 'Beautiful Circles' and the Evolution of Terramara: Something Else! Sitdown

Rob Meany on ‘Beautiful Circles’ and the Evolution of Terramara: Something Else! Sitdown

Rob Meany joins Preston Frazier to discuss Terramara’s new single, “Beautiful Circles,” Terramara’s trio of earlier albums and his offbeat solo project, ‘Ferris Wheels Unbound.’

Steve Lukather, "Someone" from 'Bridges' (2023): One Track Mind

Steve Lukather, “Someone” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One Track Mind

This second preview of Steve Lukather’s forthcoming solo album ‘Bridges’ reflects the high level of musicianship we expect from him, and great songcraft.

Rickie Lee Jones, Alexis Evans, Shawn Maxwell + Others: Five for the Road

Rickie Lee Jones, Alexis Evans, Shawn Maxwell + Others: Five for the Road

Rickie Lee Jones, Alexis Evans, Shawn Maxwell and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

'Yes: The Tormato Story' by Kevin Mulryne (2023): Books

‘Yes: The Tormato Story’ by Kevin Mulryne (2023): Books

‘The Tormato Story’ by Yes Music Podcast creator Kevin Mulryne is a well-researched and dynamic read focusing on Yes’ controversial 1978 LP.