Adrian Belew sets launch date for FLUX: ‘It’s what I wanted it to be’
Adrian Belew is readying his FLUX music app, even as preparations continue for a major North American tour with his Power Trio.
Interviews
John Butcher, saxophonist: Something Else! Interview
John Butcher in remarkable in that he plays differently in different places, constantly trying different sounds and new ideas.
Journey’s first Top 20 hit was released 35 years ago: ‘Very influenced by the great Sam Cooke’
Issued in September 1979, Journey’s first-ever Top 20 hit found Steve Perry playing a surprising role.
John Kelly, actor, musician + activist: Something Else! Interview
A Something Else! interview with John Kelly, the busy actor, musician and UK activist for the disabled.
Pete Molinari, folk-rock modernist – Something Else! Interview
He questions the idea of originality anymore, but his music makes the case.
Greg Lake on his first post-Emerson Lake and Palmer album: ‘I was just sort of spun’
“I had every freedom in the world,” Lake tells us, “and yet …”
Don Felder on the Eagles’ struggles to complete The Long Run: ‘We kept trying to raise the bar higher’
Feeling pressure from all sides, the Eagles simply cracked.
John Lennon heralds Beatles’ demise with Live Peace in Toronto: ‘Jesus, did I do that?’
The gold-selling album also marked the debut of a future prog legend.
‘Crazy, beautiful, challenging stuff’: Nils Lofgren stood ready to fill in with Crazy Horse
After a hand injury, Frank “Poncho” Sampedro suggested Lofgren take over.
Something Else! Interview: Al Hotchkiss, indie psych folk rocker
Haunting and compelling, his music is perhaps best suited for night time.
