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Let 'South of the Snooty Fox' Open Your World to Underrated Sterling Harrison

Let ‘South of the Snooty Fox’ Open Your World to Underrated Sterling Harrison

The few who heard him described Sterling Harrison’s music as “deep soul,” with a voice that conjured up aural images of Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett.

The Dark Monarchy - ‘Weight of the World’ (2024)

The Dark Monarchy – ‘Weight of the World’ (2024)

‘Weight of the World,’ the latest release from prog-metal multi-instrumentalist Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey, continues Dark Monarchy’s upward progression.

How Mitch Easter Helped Take Velvet Crush to a New Level

How Mitch Easter Helped Take Velvet Crush to a New Level

Velvet Crush had already made a critical splash before ‘Teenage Symphonies to God’ arrived 30 years ago today. Then something amazing happened.

'Penny Singleton: A Biography': 'Blondie' and Beyond

‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’: ‘Blondie’ and Beyond

‘Penny Singleton: A Biography’ author Steve Randisi joins Mike Tiano to discuss the long-running Blondie star’s remarkable life and career.

Kim Cass - 'Levs' (2024)

Kim Cass – ‘Levs’ (2024)

As an advanced bassist and composer, Kim Cass with his star colleagues meet his challenges head-on, making ‘Levs’ such a breathtaking ride.

Sylvester, "Body Strong" from 'Live at the War Memorial Opera House' (2024): One Track Mind

Sylvester, “Body Strong” from ‘Live at the War Memorial Opera House’ (2024): One Track Mind

This posthumously released live version of “Body Strong” is yet another reminder of what a force Sylvester was – and the impact he still has.

Kilbey Kennedy – 'Premonition K' (2024)

Kilbey Kennedy – ‘Premonition K’ (2024)

In keeping with Kilbey Kennedy’s previous ‘Jupiter 13’ and ‘The Strange Life of Persephone Nimbus’ albums, ‘Premonition K’ boasts a lunar prismatic charm.

Fania All Stars - 'Latin-Soul-Rock' (1974; 2024 vinyl reissue)

Fania All Stars – ‘Latin-Soul-Rock’ (1974; 2024 vinyl reissue)

Fania All Stars’ ‘Latin-Soul-Rock, long out of print, returns on 180-gram vinyl to celebrate the original release’s 50th anniversary.

Julian Costello - 'Vertigo' (2024)

Julian Costello – ‘Vertigo’ (2024)

Replete with a new band and some imaginative compositions, ‘Vertigo’ offers a different side to Julian Costello’s music.

Steve Hackett, Trevor Rabin, Reza Khan, Alex Skolnick + Others: Dazzling Guitar Music

Steve Hackett, Trevor Rabin, Reza Khan, Alex Skolnick + Others: Dazzling Guitar Music

With the constant influx of new music, it’s too easy to overlook things. Here are some recordings from six-string masters that shouldn’t have been missed.