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Tower of Power's Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Curtis Mayfield, Howard Tate and the Spinners.

Paul McCartney, "Check My Machine" (1980): One Track Mind

Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind

Paul McCartney’s planned release of ‘McCartney III’ brought us back to one of the most inventive and surprising moments from his last solo era.

Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop, "Present Tense" (2020): Something Else! video premiere

Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop, “Present Tense” (2020): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of Ernesto Cervini and Turboprop’s smart cover of Radiohead’s “Present Tense.”

Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jerry Marotta joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Peter Gabriel, James Taylor and Joe Cocker.

Roger Waters - 'Us + Them' (2020)

Roger Waters – ‘Us + Them’ (2020)

Roger Waters has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.

Election Special with Pink Floyd, Ramones, CSNY, the Who + Others: Odd Couples

Election Special with Pink Floyd, Ramones, CSNY, the Who + Others: Odd Couples

I’m not one to be highly critical of a person’s political beliefs. But if I’m being honest, I have been known to judge a person on their music collection.

The Doxas Brothers, "Goodbye" from 'The Circle' (2020): Something Else! video premiere

The Doxas Brothers, “Goodbye” from ‘The Circle’ (2020): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of a sensuous cover of the jazz standard “Goodbye” by the Doxas Brothers.

The Curious Case of the Pretty Things: Shadows in Stereo

The Curious Case of the Pretty Things: Shadows in Stereo

The Pretty Things were right there at the beginning of the British Invasion but just never made it particularly big – not on this side of the pond anyway.

Kevin Godley, William Shatner, Raphael Pannier + Others: Five for the Road

Kevin Godley, William Shatner, Raphael Pannier + Others: Five for the Road

Kevin Godley, William Shatner and Raphael Pannier are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

The Evolution of Yes' Timeless 'Roundabout': Gimme Five

The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five

Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.