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The Beatles, "Yer Blues" from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Yer Blues” from the White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

Is this Beatles deep cut a parody of blues cliches, or John Lennon’s sincere cry for help?

Billy Idol - 'Cyberpunk' (1993): Metal Meltdowns

Billy Idol – ‘Cyberpunk’ (1993): Metal Meltdowns

‘Cyperpunk’ was supposed to be an evolution. Instead, it almost ended Billy Idol’s career.

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The Bangles, Dream Syndicate + Others – ‘3 X 4’ (2019)

The Bangles join with their spiritual siblings in the Three O’Clock, the Dream Syndicate and Rain Parade to release a unique project.

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Weegee, February 21, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget

A trip to a North London vegan cafe turned into a moment of musical discovery with Weegee.

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Beast in Black – ‘From Hell With Love’ (2019)

Finland’s Beast in Black takes us deep into a beautifully cheesy world of guilty pleasure.

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Jeff Cosgrove, with Matthew Shipp + William Parker – ‘Near Disaster’ (2018)

The enthusiasm that Jeff Cosgrove, Matthew Shipp and William Parker invest in pushing jazz into sweet freedom shines through on ‘Near Disaster.’

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David Torn with Tim Berne + Ches Smith – ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ (2019)

The supremely creative ‘Sun of Goldfinger’ is unlike anything else out there – apart from other David Torn records.

The Oscars: Time to Celebrate and Not Berate

The Oscars: Time to Celebrate and Not Berate

The Oscars have tragically lost their way. Mike Tiano offers a few ideas on fixing them.

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Garden District Trio – ‘Upward’ (2019)

The Garden District Trio’s ‘Upward’ emphasizes the currently in-vogue NOLA beat – and, with this trio, it’s expertly delivered.

How Joe Bonamassa Finally Arrived With 'The Ballad of John Henry'

How Joe Bonamassa Finally Arrived With ‘The Ballad of John Henry’

10 years ago this week, Joe Bonamassa discovered the perfect balance between his penchant for blues covers and ’70s-style hard rock.