Shifa – ‘Live at Cafe Oto’ (2019)
The three musicians in Shifa have played together in various combinations before but never recorded, so this is a first – and it is glorious.
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Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview
Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.
Fleur Stevenson – ‘Follow Me’ (2019)
Fleur Stevenson makes very clear nods to the song’s original composers, but ‘Follow Me’ is also imbued with a remarkable originality.
Azymuth – ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ (2019)
Far from this being a quick cash-in, ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ is a quality expansion of Azymuth’s sparse early discography.
Tori Freestone Trio – ‘El Mar de Nubes’ (2019)
What’s striking about the Tori Freestone Trio’s ‘El Mar de Nubes’ is how strongly themed each track is, yet it’s all played with incredible imagination.
Sam Ospovat – ‘Ride Angles’ (2019)
On ‘Ride Angles,’ the band is an extension of Sam Ospovat’s mind, a very fertile mind at that.
How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World
Released 40 years ago this month, Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ was more than just a crisp, well-executed fusion set.
The Black Keys Pushed Forward Without Losing Their Way on ‘Turn Blue’
The Black Keys released ‘Turn Blue,’ an album that refused to cling to past glory, five years ago today.
Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Pizza Deliverance’ Provided an Early Showcase for Mike Cooley
Storytelling remains the Drive-By Truckers’ most awe-inspiring gift – and, 20 years ago today, Patterson Hood began to share those duties.
The Beatles, “How Do You Do It” (1962): Deep Beatles
It may be known as the Beatles hit that wasn’t, but “How Do You Do It” embodies an era in pop music.
