Joan Torres’s All Is Fused – ‘Embrace Form’ (2024)
Joan Torres’s All Is Fused may be known as a fusion jazz band but on ‘Embrace Form,’ their improvisational skills come to the fore.
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How ‘Love is Strong’ Grew Into a Stone-Cold Rolling Stones Classic
Released 30 years ago today on ‘Voodoo Lounge,’ the shoulda-been-hit “Love Is Strong” showed the Rolling Stones hadn’t lost their flair for a snarky come-on.
Phillip Golub – ‘Abiding Memory’ (2024)
In many ways, Phillip Golub’s astounding debut ‘Abiding Memory’ evokes the budding genius of early Vijay Iyer.
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)
‘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
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’ author Steve Randisi joins Mike Tiano to discuss the long-running Blondie star’s remarkable life and career.
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
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)
In keeping with Kilbey Kennedy’s previous ‘Jupiter 13’ and ‘The Strange Life of Persephone Nimbus’ albums, ‘Premonition K’ boasts a lunar prismatic charm.
