Parlor Greens, “Eat Your Greens,” from ‘Emeralds’ (2026): Sneak peek
Here is the advance single “Eat Your Greens” from Parlor Greens’ upcoming album ‘Emeralds.’
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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
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
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
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!’
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 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
Queen’s theme song is the best thing about a justly forgotten superhero movie called ‘Flash Gordon,’ which premiered 45 years ago this week.
The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times
Released 60 years ago this week, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era. It also confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.
The Beatles’ Charismatic ‘Help!’: 60 Years Later
Mike Tiano argues that the often-overlooked ‘Help!’ film is a lively reminder of why the Beatles were, and remain, a positive and lasting phenomenon.
