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Curt Sydnor, "Them!" from 'Deep End Shallow' (2020): Something Else! Premiere

Curt Sydnor, “Them!” from ‘Deep End Shallow’ (2020): Something Else! Premiere

Here is the worldwide premiere of “Them!,” from Curt Syndor’s upcoming release ‘Deep End Shallow,’ on Out of Your Head Records.

Jeff Coffey, on 'Origins,' Ex-Chicago Bandmates and What's Next: Something Else! Interview

Jeff Coffey, on ‘Origins,’ Ex-Chicago Bandmates and What’s Next: Something Else! Interview

Don Felder sideman Jeff Coffey stopped by to discuss his new solo project, what it’s been like reconnecting with former Chicago bandmates and his plans for what’s next.

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection to Rush

With Neil Peart’s passing, Mike Tiano reflects on his connection to Rush through working for Canadian rock artists during the 1970s.

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor's 'Sweet Baby James'

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’

Issued 50 years ago this month, ‘Sweet Baby James’ showcased a calm defiance of trends, catapulting James Taylor to superstardom.

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett joins Mike Tiano to discuss reprises and recapitulations, two of the hallmarks of progressive rock.

Miles Davis and the Civil Rights Movement: The 1964 Lincoln Day Concert

Miles Davis and the Civil Rights Movement: The 1964 Lincoln Day Concert

Two albums of Miles Davis material emerged from a single concert held today in 1964 at Philharmonic Hall in New York. But that wasn’t the only history made.

Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation

Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation

Jazz piano great Lyle May passed away on February 10, 2020. Few have been able to project subtle emotions so powerfully.

The Smiths' 'How Soon Is Now?' Is the Gen-X '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction'

The Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now?’ Is the Gen-X ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’

Released 35 years ago today on the U.S. edition of the Smiths’ second album, “How Soon Is Now” provided an era-defining riff to a new generation.

John Fogerty, LPT, Alan Parsons Project + Others: Five for the Road

John Fogerty, LPT, Alan Parsons Project + Others: Five for the Road

John Fogerty, LPT and Alan Parsons Project are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Chicago Underground Quartet, "Batida" from 'Good Days' (2020): Something Else! streaming premiere

Chicago Underground Quartet, “Batida” from ‘Good Days’ (2020): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Batida” by the re-formed Chicago Underground Quartet.