The Brainiac 5 – ‘Another Time Another Dimension’ (2021)
The Brainiac 5’s ‘Another Time Another Dimension’ fuses ’70s-era psych/punk with a dose of reggae, and several new tunes that continue their second coming.
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Israel Nash – ‘Topaz’ (2021)
To quote Mark Twain, Israel Nash’s ‘Topaz’ is a “barrel of odds and ends,” spinning in a cosmic folky and sometimes soulful space.
Paul Christian – ‘That’s Everything’ (2020)
Paul Christian’s ‘That’s Everything’ is one of those albums purchased on a Friday night whim that becomes a pretty great secret treasure.
‘Wheatfield Empire: The Listener’s Guide to the Guess Who’ (2020): Books
The beauty of ‘Wheatfield Empire’ is how Robert Lawson delves into the Guess Who with such a human touch. But how does he know all this amazing stuff?
Matt Smith – ‘Being Human,’ ‘Live at Saxon Pub,’ ‘Parlor,’ ‘Chop Shop Live!’ + ‘Vol. 1-4’ (2020)
Austin guitarist Matt Smith is a true American soul – because he’s all over the place.
Jack Henderson – ‘Where’s the Revolution’ (2020)
Jack Henderson’s Americana-infused ‘Where’s the Revolution’ offers warm and passionate messages to ferry us safely across these turbulent times.
‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books
For the devoted fan, Joe Banks’ book will be dissected, ingested, and enjoyed in equal play time as all the great Hawkwind albums.
Circuline – ‘CircuLive::NewView’ (2020)
Circuline’s new concert recording ‘CircuLive::NewView’ is melodic and molten rock that sizzles right out of the pizza prog oven.
Henrik Cederblom – ‘Zobop’ (2020)
A melodic hybrid of Swedish folk/jazz-rock, Henrik Cederblom’s ‘Zobop’ serves as a much-needed musical life jacket.
Mandoki Soulmates – ‘Living in the Gap’ + ‘Hungarian Pictures’ (2020)
No dusty throwbacks, Mandoki Soulmates push prog into a very here-and-now wide-open throttle with two sweeping new albums.
