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Death Cab for Cutie, "Summer Skin" from 'Plans' (2005): One Track Mind

Death Cab for Cutie, “Summer Skin” from ‘Plans’ (2005): One Track Mind

Released 15 years ago today, Death Cab for Cutie’s meaningful and idiosyncratic “Summer Skin” seems to be about youth, but really it’s all about growing up.

Max Bessesen, "Mayhem" from 'Trouble' (2020): Something Else! video premiere

Max Bessesen, “Mayhem” from ‘Trouble’ (2020): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of saxophonist Max Bessesen’s “Mayhem,” from his upcoming album ‘Trouble.’

Rachel Therrien: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Rachel Therrien: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Rachel Therrien, the rising trumpet and flugelhorn player, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss Archie Shepp, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw, among others.

How Yes Finally Saved 'Drama' From Unjust Obscurity

How Yes Finally Saved ‘Drama’ From Unjust Obscurity

Released 40 years ago this week, ‘Drama’ served as a bridge between Yes’ ’70s-era prog sound and the approachable prog-pop from the decade to follow.

Phil Collins, "In the Air Tonight" (1981): On Second Thought

Phil Collins, “In the Air Tonight” (1981): On Second Thought

There’s really no other song that quite has this kind of affect on people like Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”; it’s a brilliant manipulation of our sense of foreboding.

Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Baltimore-based prog and jazz guitarist Mark Papagno joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss albums by Yes, Allan Holdsworth and David Sylvian.

Curt Sydnor, "Lifespan of Lies" (2020): Something Else! premiere

Curt Sydnor, “Lifespan of Lies” (2020): Something Else! premiere

Here is the premiere of Curt Sydnor’s “Lifespan of Lies” from his upcoming LP ‘Revolutionary Etudes.’

Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richie Goods: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Richie Goods, dubbed “my left-hand man” by Mulgrew Miller, joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss the albums that shaped his hall of fame career.

Endless Field, "White Pond Sun" (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

Endless Field, “White Pond Sun” (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

This is the video premiere of Endless Field’s “White Pond Sun,” from the recently released ‘Alive In the Wilderness’ album.

How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on 'Body of Song'

How Bob Mould Tempered His Techno Edge on ‘Body of Song’

Released 15 years ago today, ‘Body of Song’ updated the excessive, naive electronics of ‘Modulate’ with the return of Bob Mould’s razor-sharp guitar.