Bobby Broom – My Shining Hour (2014)
Steely Dan opening act Bobby Broom releases a terrific set of jazz standards.
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Bruce Springsteen road songs, including ‘Thunder Road,’ ‘Racing in the Street,’ ‘Born to Run,’ others: Gimme Five
He uses these metaphors as a foundation for deeply revealing character studies.
One Track Mind: Peter Frampton, “Friendly Fire” from Hummingbird In A Box (2014)
A song as topical as it is musically complex.
Exclusive stream: Zebrina with Ben Goldberg, “The Desert Speaks” from Hamidbar Medaber (2014)
This Miles-meets-Mosada alchemy offers Interesting new twists.
‘A very romantic, sexy and happy song’: Maria Muldaur on her ageless ‘Midnight at the Oasis’
She says it elicits “very happy and, dare I say it, X-rated memories.”
The Beatles … LIVE!: More Perfect Playlists
The Beatles’ early retirement makes compiling a concert playlist difficult – but not impossible.
Toto’s Steve Lukather praises Joseph Williams ahead of big U.S. tour: ‘It invigorates the whole band’
Toto has begun rehearsals for fall American dates with Michael McDonald.
Something Else! Interview: Punk pioneer Jeff Wolfe of the Furys
Decades later, Wolfe has launched a rejuvenated line-up of the Furys.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Hypnotic Eye (2014)
This is the best collection of songs they have put together in years.
Steve Swallow, Ohad Talmor, Adam Nussbaum – Singular Curves (2014)
The two words “Swallow” and “Nussbaum” used in close proximity to each other instantly conjures up John Scofield’s best pre-Still Warm disc, Shinola. Scofield’s compositions and arrangements on that live set demanded much from his rhythm section, and his rhythm section delivered in spades. You May Also Like: John ScofieldRead More
