Why aren’t the Love Me Nots a much bigger deal?
It sounds like a cliche’ to say, but Phoenix, Arizona’s Love Me Nots have all the markings and talent to be a successful nationwide band
Commentary
On Yes and the Hall of Fame: Enough is enough; I’m talking to YOU, Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl pushed hard for Rush’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In a new editorial, Mike Tiano urges him to do the same for Yes.
Beatles mono mixes are all the rage; here’s why they shouldn’t be
I’m still looking for a published interview where any of the Beatles or producer George Martin indicate a preference for monaural sound.
Why are We Still Confining Musicians to Genre Boxes?
Nearly every musician gets slotted into a genre by writers, magazines, listeners and readers. Why must we do that?
As Time Goes By, Why Don’t the Fundamental Things Apply?
Mike Tiano laments our sad inattention to the legacy of performers past.
It’s time for prog fans to forgive Rolling Stone magazine
Mike Tiano explores an enduring rift that should have been over long ago.
New albums by the Who and Kinks? Maybe they should quit while they’re ahead
After all, it could come out differently than what we’d expect or want.
Cafe Oto Has Helped Transform East London: ‘Very, Very Good For the Music’
By day, it is just another cafe. However, at night Cafe Oto is a very different place.
One Step Beyond, Part 2: Sammy Stein on the development of free jazz
This is part two of Sammy Stein’s comprehensive look into the genesis of the rangy improvisational genre of music that eventually became known as free jazz. [Click here for Part 1.] You May Also Like: ‘All That’s Jazz,’ by Sammy Stein (2017): Books
One Step Beyond: Sammy Stein on the development for free jazz
When I approached my contacts in the music industry with the idea of a series of articles attempting to look at the development of free jazz, many jumped at the chance to offer their thoughts and ideas. You May Also Like: ‘All That’s Jazz,’ by Sammy Stein (2017): Books LondonRead More
