Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)
Rick Wakeman’s ‘The Red Planet’ is a grand musical gesture that descends slowly on analog winds and is buoyed by a progressive rock ‘n’ roll parachute.
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Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far)
Preston Frazier’s Best of 2020 (So Far) includes standout recordings from Rick Wakeman, Brownout, David Sancious, Nick Finzer, Susie Blue and others.
Remembering Duane Allman’s Brushes with the Jazz World
The late Duane Allman actively sought to play and possibly record with the jazz cats he admired, but unfortunately time ran out.
Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes
’20Ten’ arrived 10 years ago today from a much different place. It sounded like Prince was having … fun?
Danielia Cotton, rock singer-songwriter: Something Else! Interview
Danielia Cotton joins Preston Frazier to discuss her brutally honest new EP, ‘A Different War,’ her songwriting process and the impact of the pandemic.
Bernard Purdie, Christian Fabian + Ron Oswanski, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (2020): One Track Mind
What happens when you lay a “Babylon Sisters” groove underneath an ancient, American patriotic chant? Christian Fabian, Ron Oswanski and Bernard Purdie came up with the answer.
Danny Kortchmar, legendary guitarist: Something Else! Interview
Danny Kortchmar talks about his new all-star project, the Immediate Family, as well as key career moments with Don Henley, Neil Young and Toto.
What ‘Back to Basics’ Said About Bill Wyman’s Post-Stones Career
Released five years ago this week, ‘Back to Basics’ showed Bill Wyman was still as unpretentious and small-scale as his ex-Rolling Stones bandmates are outsized and cocksure.
Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’
Jamiroquai set a party mood 15 years ago this month with “Seven Days In Sunny June,” using much of the playbook from the Isley Brothers’ classic cover of “Summer Breeze.”
Jackson Browne’s ‘Hold Out’ Was Both Successful, and a Notable Stumble
Released 40 years ago today, ‘Hold Out’ took Jackson Browne to the top of the charts and bottom of critic’s lists. What happened?
