How Uriah Heep’s ‘Look at Yourself’ Bridged the Gap Between Psychedelia and Heavy Metal Sounds
Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Look at Yourself’ showed Uriah Heep had become a serious musical force to be dealt with in the early ’70s.
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Satoko Fujii Orchestra Berlin – ‘Second Attempt’ (2026)
Using bits of music that she typically cues to her band to play behind the soloists to make up the composition itself as it plays out, Satoko Fujii has found inspiration for her Orchestra Berlin’s ‘Second Attempt.’
Sylvie Courvoisier w/ Patricia Brennan, Thomas Morgan + Dan Weiss, “At Risk” (2026): Something Else! sneak peek
Take a listen to “At Risk,” an advance single from Sylvie Courvoisier’s upcoming ‘Amalthea’ album with Patricia Brennan, Thomas MOrgan and Da Weiss.
Decades Later, Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ Can Definitively Be Called Classic Rock
When Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’ arrived 35 years ago today, they seemed so drastically different. It’s a little harder now to hear why this was so shocking.
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
Denny Zeitlin – ‘Odyssey’ (2026)
There are many, interesting sides to Denny Zeitlin and there are a lot of those sides to savor on ‘Odyssey.’
How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’
When ‘East-West’ was released 60 years ago this month, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band opened doors not just for the blues but all of rock.
Henry Threadgill Zooid – ‘Cut You Where You Was’ (2026)
Henry Threadgill goes back to his typical routine of producing a new Zooid album ‘Cut You Where You Was’ and showing Zooid hasn’t come close to running its course.
Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching
Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘After The Storm’ (2026)
Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe’s ‘After The Storm’ is a testament to all musicians involved who constantly took chances & never faltered to make something truly memorable
