Geoff Emerick (1946-2018): An Appreciation
The man who specialized in “every sound there is,” Geoff Emerick left a lasting impact on music that will forever be celebrated.
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Max Moran, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview
Max Moran joins Preston Frazier to discuss his new studio project ‘Neospectric,’ the close-knit musical culture of New Orleans, and his favorite albums.
Brass Magic, “Journey Around the Lake” from ‘Fanfare’ (2018): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of Brass Magic’s “Journey Around the Lake.”
Wayne Shorter – ‘Emanon’ (2018)
Wayne Shorter has delivered a late-period masterpiece: The music on ‘Emanon’ is wonderful, the expectation delivered.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, September 22, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget
When Ringo Starr sits behind the drums and shakes his head to the beat, time temporarily turns back to 1964.
Butcher Brown, “Camden Session” from ‘Camden Session’ (2018): Something Else! sneak peek
Following a tribute to Afrobeat great Fela Kuti, Butcher Brown goes back to doing their usual analog, bell bottoms thing.
Walter Becker, “Our Lawn” (early 1990s): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the frig, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
Something Else! Columnist Kit O’Toole to Co-Host Videocast
Renowned Beatles authors Kit O’Toole and Kenneth Womack will be joined by veteran radio personalities Ken Michaels and Tom Hunyady on “Talk More Talk.”
Conversation with Billy Cobham, Part 2: Brian Gruber and Ronnie Scott’s
Billy Cobham is joined by Brian Gruber in a talk with Mike Tiano that delves into the output and impact of many of the drummer’s contemporaries.
The Beatles, “Little Child” from ‘With the Beatles’ (1963): Deep Beatles
“Little Child” paints a tantalizing picture of the organic sound of the Beatles, giving a taste of their early years.
