Spotlight

Exploring Rock 'n' Roll Cinema: The Beatles, the Ramones, Metallica, the Monkees + More

Exploring Rock ‘n’ Roll Cinema: The Beatles, the Ramones, Metallica, the Monkees + More

Problem: There isn’t any consensus as to what exactly constitutes a rock ‘n’ roll movie.

How 'This Time' Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again

How ‘This Time’ Brought Robert Cray Full Circle Again

Released 10 years ago today, ‘This Time’ found an inspired Robert Cray working with two links to his glorious past.

Robben Ford's Tasty, Energetic 'Soul on Ten' Reframed His Recent Work

Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’ Reframed His Recent Work

Someone once said Robben Ford has forgotten more licks than most guitarists ever learn. ‘Soul on Ten’ arrived 10 years ago this week as proof.

Adrian Belew Power Trio's 'e' Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Released 10 years ago today, ‘e’ did more than advance Adrian Belew’s considerable legacy. It introduced us to a pair of exciting new talents.

Meet Refuge, the Coolest Blues-Rocking Jam Band Kids in the World

Meet Refuge, the Coolest Blues-Rocking Jam Band Kids in the World

Greg Granger is joined by the up-and-coming Kenya-based group Refuge, now set for their first international gig at Germany’s Bautz Music Festival.

Vinyl

Don Breithaupt on ‘Friday,’ and What’s Ahead for Monkey House: Something Else! Interview

Don Breithaupt joins Preston Frazier to discuss ‘Friday,’ Monkey House’s long-awaited follow up to 2016’s ‘Left.’

Patti Scialfa Once Again Showed She Could Stand on Her Own With '23rd Street Lullaby'

Patti Scialfa Once Again Showed She Could Stand on Her Own With ’23rd Street Lullaby’

I probably would have loved the record Patti Scialfa issued 15 years ago this week, even without the weight of the past chiming in.

Bernard Fowler, Oz Noy, Grupo Fantasma + Others: Preston Frazier's Best of 2019 (So Far)

Bernard Fowler, Oz Noy, Grupo Fantasma + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2019 (So Far)

Preston Frazier’s mid-year new music survey includes Best of 2019 candidates Bernard Fowler, Grupo Fantasma and Oz Noy, among others.

How Son Volt Got Back on Track With the Searching 'American Central Dust'

How Son Volt Got Back on Track With the Searching ‘American Central Dust’

Released 10 years ago today, Son Volt’s ‘American Central Dust’ found Jay Farrar asking questions – and being OK when he didn’t always get answers.

Why Timbuk 3's "National Holiday" Is My Personal Fourth of July Anthem

Why Timbuk 3’s “National Holiday” Is My Personal Fourth of July Anthem

There might be more obvious songs to play on this Independence Day, but none makes me feel as groovy as this Timbuk 3 song from 30 years ago.