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Why the Mesmerizing 'On an Island' Marked David Gilmour's Solo Peak

Why the Mesmerizing ‘On an Island’ Marked David Gilmour’s Solo Peak

Released 20 years ago this month, David Gilmour’s ‘On An Island’ reconnected with an early Pink Floyd sound – and gave us a road map to ‘The Endless River.’

Walter Becker, "My Waterloo [Live at Slim's]" (2026): One Track Mind

Walter Becker, “My Waterloo [Live at Slim’s]” (2026): One Track Mind

Walter Becker Media continues to unveil intriguing rarities and previously unheard material from Steely Dan’s late guitarist, bassist and producer.

Why Tommy Shaw's Left Turn on 'The Great Divide' Made Perfect Sense

Why Tommy Shaw’s Left Turn on ‘The Great Divide’ Made Perfect Sense

Bluegrass, I like. Styx’s Tommy Shaw, I like. But together? You couldn’t help but wonder, 15 years ago, if ‘The Great Divide’ would even work – but it did.

How 'The Thing That Knowledge Can't Eat' Found Mike Keneally Brilliantly Searching Again

How ‘The Thing That Knowledge Can’t Eat’ Found Mike Keneally Brilliantly Searching Again

Mike Keneally’s chief idiom is progressive rock, but his restless creativity leads to guitar solos that shape shift. That’s why I can listen to him all day long.

Sebastian Robertson: My Proudest and Most Memorable Collaboration With Dad

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.

How the Beatles' Struggles to Follow the 'Help!' Movie Led Directly to 'Revolver'

How the Beatles’ Struggles to Follow the ‘Help!’ Movie Led Directly to ‘Revolver’

Mike Tiano delves into the difficulties that surrounded the Beatles’ attempt to film a follow-up to ‘Help!’ What happened next changed rock music forever.

Tomeka Reid Quartet, "Oo long!" from 'Dance! Skip! Hop!' (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Tomeka Reid Quartet, “Oo long!” from ‘Dance! Skip! Hop!’ (2026): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is “Oo Long!”, the second advance single from cellist Tomeka Reid’s album ‘Dance! Skip! Hop!’.

The Five Songs That Help Define Chicago's Gutsiest Album

The Five Songs That Help Define Chicago’s Gutsiest Album

‘Chicago III’ arrived 55 years ago this week as their third consecutive double album in less than two years. Yet Chicago was somehow still pushing the musical envelope.

Parlor Greens, "Eat Your Greens," from 'Emeralds' (2026): Sneak peek

Parlor Greens, “Eat Your Greens,” from ‘Emeralds’ (2026): Sneak peek

Here is the advance single “Eat Your Greens” from Parlor Greens’ upcoming album ‘Emeralds.’

California Revisited: 2025's Best Books on the West Coast Rock Scene

California Revisited: 2025’s Best Books on the West Coast Rock Scene

Steve Matteo surveys 2025’s best rock books on the West Coast rock scene, sharing praise for Cameron Crowe, David Leaf and Jude Warne.