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'Bright Size Life' Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny's Incredible Career

‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career

In the 45 years since Pat Metheny’s debut album arrived, I haven’t gone many weeks (if even days) without listening. Yet there are still new revelations.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O'Toole's Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

For Beatles fans, 2021 proved to be a bonanza.

'Wings Over America' Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All

‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All

Released 45 years ago today, ‘Wings Over America’ stands as some of the most vital work that Paul McCartney has ever done.

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Steve Perry, Norah Jones, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2021’s Seasonal Sounds

Ross Boissoneau digs into new seasonal sounds from Steve Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones, Blackmore’s Night and others.

Why the Black Keys' 'El Camino' Was More Continuation Than Breakthrough

Why the Black Keys’ ‘El Camino’ Was More Continuation Than Breakthrough

‘El Camino’ arrived 10 years ago today as an extension of everything the Black Keys accomplished with ‘Brothers’ – just turned up to 11.

Nick Maclean, "Zion" from 'Can You Hear Me?' (2021): Something Else! video premiere

Nick Maclean, “Zion” from ‘Can You Hear Me?’ (2021): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of the totally improvised piece “Zion” by piano maestro Nick Maclean.

How Johnny Cash's 'Hundred Highways' Kept Adding to His Remarkable Legacy

How Johnny Cash’s ‘Hundred Highways’ Kept Adding to His Remarkable Legacy

The first posthumous Johnny Cash LP arrived 15 years ago with plenty of harsh truths, but ‘A Hundred Highways’ never forgot the simple pleasures either.

Kasim Sulton on Todd Rundgren, Utopia and Going Virtual: Something Else! Interview

Kasim Sulton on Todd Rundgren, Utopia and Going Virtual: Something Else! Interview

Between the studio and the road, Kasim Sulton is typically playing and singing somewhere with someone – then the pandemic scuttled most of his plans.

Thanksgiving Songs From Bob Dylan, Joan Baez + Others: Gimme Five

Thanksgiving Songs From Bob Dylan, Joan Baez + Others: Gimme Five

Sometimes it’s best to give thanks. And sometimes it helps to have Thanksgiving songs by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and others to remind us.

How the Beatles' 'Love' Brilliantly Defied Stubborn Fan Expectations

How the Beatles’ ‘Love’ Brilliantly Defied Stubborn Fan Expectations

Released 15 years ago this week, ‘Love’ remains a treasure trove for open-minded listeners in search of new details in the Beatles’ well-worn catalog.