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Mars Williams - 'An Ayler Xmas Vol. 4: Chicago vs. NYC' (2020)

Mars Williams – ‘An Ayler Xmas Vol. 4: Chicago vs. NYC’ (2020)

These ain’t traditional Christmas carols, but Mars Williams has started a new tradition in line with a year that has broken all semblance of normalcy.

Matt Smith - 'Being Human,' 'Live at Saxon Pub,' 'Parlor,' 'Chop Shop Live!' + 'Vol. 1-4' (2020)

Matt Smith – ‘Being Human,’ ‘Live at Saxon Pub,’ ‘Parlor,’ ‘Chop Shop Live!’ + ‘Vol. 1-4’ (2020)

Austin guitarist Matt Smith is a true American soul – because he’s all over the place.

Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad - 'Azymuth JID 004' (2020)

Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad – ‘Azymuth JID 004’ (2020)

Azymuth’s recent output shows that they have plenty of gas left in the tank, but leave it to Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad to inspire them to get back their original mojo.

How "It's a Long Way There" Introduced the Little River Band

How “It’s a Long Way There” Introduced the Little River Band

The Little River Band’s definitive self-titled debut arrived 45 years ago this month, with “It’s a Long Way There” as its opening track.

The Burrito Brothers – 'The Notorious Burrito Brothers' (2020)

The Burrito Brothers – ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ (2020)

How does ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ fit in alongside the nearly three dozen other albums by the variously named Burritos? Just fine, thank you.

Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe, "Tell Me Why" (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe, “Tell Me Why” (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere

Here is a video premiere of the Neil Young cover “Tell Me Why” from the album ‘Small Vacation’ by bass/guitar duo Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe.

Susan Alcorn - 'Pedernal' (2020)

Susan Alcorn – ‘Pedernal’ (2020)

We’ve known for a long time that Susan Alcorn is an amazing pedal steel guitarist. With ‘Pedernal,’ we now know that she is an amazing all-around artist, too.

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.

The Nels Cline Singers - 'Share the Wealth' (2020)

The Nels Cline Singers – ‘Share the Wealth’ (2020)

Whatever expectations you can make about a new Nels Cline Singers release, ‘Share the Wealth’ exceeds them all.

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.