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An Intriguing Launch Point, 'Trespass' Is Genesis' Forgotten Album: 'I Guess, Because It's So Early'

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'

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.

The Bittersweetness of Elton John and Leon Russell's 'The Union'

The Bittersweetness of Elton John and Leon Russell’s ‘The Union’

Released 15 years ago this week, Elton John and Leon Russell’s fiesty collaboration ‘The Union’ was an often-loud record with its share of quiet truths.

How Warren Zevon Found Drunken Brilliance With Hindu Love Gods

How Warren Zevon Found Drunken Brilliance With Hindu Love Gods

Released 35 years ago today, Warren Zevon’s one-off collaboration with members of R.E.M. was filled with comfy cover tunes. One of them stood out.

Elton John's Unfairly Criticized 'Rock of the Westies' Deserves Another Listen

Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen

Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived 50 years ago this month to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.

Kate Wyatt Trio, "Music is Beautiful," from 'Murmurations' (2025): Video premiere

Kate Wyatt Trio, “Music is Beautiful,” from ‘Murmurations’ (2025): Video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Music Is Beautiful” by Montreal-based pianist Kate Wyatt, from her upcoming album ‘Murmurations.’

Genesis, Jan. 24, 1975: Shows I'll Never Forget

Genesis, Jan. 24, 1975: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Mike Tiano remembers Genesis’ 1975 performance at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, featured in the new reissue of ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.’

Rick Davies' Five Greatest Supertramp Moments

Rick Davies’ Five Greatest Supertramp Moments

Well, actually seven. Limiting it to just five Supertramp songs would have been … the “crime of the century.”

For Mickey Thomas, Starship's 'Sara' Still Holds Haunting Mysteries

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.

Tortoise, "Layered Presence" from 'Touch' (2025): Something Else! sneak peek

Tortoise, “Layered Presence” from ‘Touch’ (2025): Something Else! sneak peek

Here is “Layered Presence,” an advance single form Tortoise’s upcoming album ‘Touch.’