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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.

Yes, Steve Winwood, Joe Walsh, Tim Morse + Others: Preston Frazier's Best of 2025 Reissues

Yes, Steve Winwood, Joe Walsh, Tim Morse + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2025 Reissues

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2025 Reissues include projects featuring Yes, Steve Winwood, Joe Walsh and Tim Morse, among others.

Herb Alpert, Brad Paisley, Eric Benet + Others: 2025's Seasonal Sounds

Herb Alpert, Brad Paisley, Eric Benet + Others: 2025’s Seasonal Sounds

Holiday season 2025 is here with all-new versions of all-old songs as well as new tunes that may (or may not) become holiday standards.

Pat Metheny - '80/81' (1980): Track by Track Through a Classic

Pat Metheny – ’80/81′ (1980): Track by Track Through a Classic

Released 45 years ago, ’80/81′ visits “out” material and more straight-ahead jazz, with a healthy introduction to Pat Metheny’s idea of “folk jazz.”

Reconsidering the Beatles' Second Film 'Help!'

Reconsidering the Beatles’ Second Film ‘Help!’

Director Richard Lester may have been successful in capturing the Beatles’ charisma in ‘Help!,’ but Mike Tiano notes that film isn’t without its issues.

Jay Nachman on His New Book 'Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind': Interview

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.

How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful 'Flash Gordon' Film

How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful ‘Flash Gordon’ Film

Queen’s theme song is the best thing about a justly forgotten superhero movie called ‘Flash Gordon,’ which premiered 45 years ago this week.