King Crimson Moved Far Afield on ‘Discipline,’ But Didn’t Forget Their Roots
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Discipline’ found a retooled King Crimson stirring new wave elements into their essential prog sound.
Interviews
Jazz drummer phenom Devin Gray: Something Else! Interview (Part 2 of 2)
For the conclusion of our 2-part conversation with creative jazz drummer and composer Devin Gray, the Maine-born musician speaks of his increasing ties to Europe and how the fertile Berlin music scene environment gave him new ways to flourish. S. VICTOR AARON: So now I want to shift over toRead More
Jazz drummer phenom Devin Gray: Something Else! Interview (Part 1 of 2)
Here is Part 1 of the SER interview with drummer/composer/bandleader Devin Gray, a passionate, hungry musician who’s both as intensely introspective as he is outgoing and engaging.
Remembering the Byrds’ Groundbreaking Gene Clark: ‘We Wanted to Move Into a New Area’
The sad and early death of Gene Clark 35 years ago this week couldn’t overshadow a remarkable stint as the Byrds’ principal songwriter in the mid-1960s.
Sebastian Robertson: My Proudest and Most Memorable Collaboration With Dad
As Robbie Robertson’s health deteriorated, the Band legend was at work with his son on an award-winning television theme. Sebastian Robertson remembers.
Jay Nachman on His New Book ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’: Interview
Jay Nachman discusses ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’ with Charlie Ricci, with a couple of remarks from the great rocker himself.
Badfinger’s ‘No Matter What’ Didn’t Always Have That Crazy-Cool Solo
Joey Molland described a moment of inspiration on Badfinger’s “No Matter What,” which arrived 55 years ago today as part of ‘No Dice.’
An Intriguing Launch Point, ‘Trespass’ Is Genesis’ Forgotten Album: ‘I Guess, Because It’s So Early’
Released 55 years ago this month, the sophomore album ‘Trespass’ offered the first hints at where Genesis would go.
Everything Fab Four Fest: Time to Celebrate the Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
Steve Matteo interviews Ken Womack, an author of multiple books on the Beatles who is spearheading Everything Fab Four Fest: Celebrating Rubber Soul.
For Mickey Thomas, Starship’s ‘Sara’ Still Holds Haunting Mysteries
“Sara” arrived with ‘Knee Deep in the Hoopla’ 40 years ago today, and later became one of three No. 1 hits for Starship. Here’s why it’s held up much better.
