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Billy Porter, "For What It's Worth" (2020): One Track Mind

Billy Porter, “For What It’s Worth” (2020): One Track Mind

Billy Porter has released a new version of Stephen Stills’ classic “For What It’s Worth,” a Vietnam-era protest song that never feels dated. It’s predictably stirring.

Sky: An Appreciation

Sky: An Appreciation

Sky deftly bridged genres, including classical and rock, yet somehow their music has nearly disappeared from minds and playlists.

Why Bruce Dickinson's 'Tattooed Millionaire' Keeps Revealing New Layers

Why Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ Keeps Revealing New Layers

Released 30 years ago this week, ‘Tattooed Millionaire’ gave us the chance to learn a little more about Bruce Dickinson’s quirky personality.

Ivo Perelman + Matthew Shipp - 'Amalgam' (2020)

Ivo Perelman + Matthew Shipp – ‘Amalgam’ (2020)

There’s no indecision on Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp’s ‘Amalgam,’ because they don’t need time to figure out their next move. It’s instantly understood.

Jackson Browne's "Lawless Avenues," "Which Side?" + Others: Deep Cuts

Jackson Browne’s “Lawless Avenues,” “Which Side?” + Others: Deep Cuts

Here’s a look back at a handful of modern-era Jackson Browne deep cuts, spanning his career from the late ’80s through the early ’00s.

Tatsuya Nakatani + Shane Parish - 'Interactivity' (2020)

Tatsuya Nakatani + Shane Parish – ‘Interactivity’ (2020)

There’s so much ingenuity and telepathy on Tatsuya Nakatani and Shane Parish’s ‘Interactivity,’ it’s easy to forget this is merely an acoustic guitar and some percussion.

Jim Basnight - 'Not Changing' (2019)

Jim Basnight – ‘Not Changing’ (2019)

Blue-collar rock with brains, filtered through a rather punky vibe, ‘Not Changing’ reveals the heart, soul and mind of Jim Basnight.

Matthew Shipp - 'The Piano Equation' (2020)

Matthew Shipp – ‘The Piano Equation’ (2020)

There are so many unaccompanied piano records from Matthew Shipp, it’s fair to wonder if it just gets redundant after a while. But they don’t.

Electric Simcha - 'Joy' (2020)

Electric Simcha – ‘Joy’ (2020)

Think of ‘Joy’ by Electric Simcha as Jewish party music for the punk set.

The Favorite Beatle: Taking an Eternal Question to the Next Level

The Favorite Beatle: Taking an Eternal Question to the Next Level

“Who’s your favorite Beatle?” It’s something I am fond of asking.