Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who turned 75 this week, showed that he could still write stirring, conceptually epic pieces.

The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.

Day and Taxi’s ‘Devotion’ is an outstanding album with a rich combination of improvisation, tonal musicality and depth.

I always associate Anthony Phillips records with the fall. ‘Strings of Light,’ his first new album in seven years, is no different.

Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.

Here is the streaming premiere of “Peaceable” by Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch.

Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.

Pearring Sound is the moniker affixed to music led by alto saxophonist Jeff Pearring, and that sound is jazz that’s sometimes playful and always daring.

Permeated with literary, historical, and mythological references, Big Big Train’s ‘Grand Tour’ is a clever and exquisitely arranged musical journey.

The only way to lose with Ameondola Vs. Blades’ funky delight ‘Everybody Wins’ is if you miss out on putting an ear to it.