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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.

Madeleine Peyroux - 'Let's Walk' (2024)

Madeleine Peyroux – ‘Let’s Walk’ (2024)

The daringly diverse ‘Let’s Walk’ ranks among Madeleine Peyroux’s very best – and that’s high praise for such a stellar artist.

Discover (or Rediscover) Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham on 'Moments From This Theatre'

Discover (or Rediscover) Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham on ‘Moments From This Theatre’

Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham are hardly household names, even though they’ve been a consequential part of the American popular music scene since the 1960s.