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Mike Dillon & Punkadelick - 'Inflorescence' (2023)

Mike Dillon & Punkadelick – ‘Inflorescence’ (2023)

Punkadelick’s ‘Inflorescence’ is one of Mike Dillon’s most balls-out records, thanks to the backing of seasoned, genre-free vets Brian Haas and Nikki Glaspie.

Blue Cheer Set a New Rock Standard With 'Vincebus Eruptum'

Blue Cheer Set a New Rock Standard With ‘Vincebus Eruptum’

Louder than Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Blue Cheer arrived 55 years ago this month as something radical – even by the era’s standards of anything goes.

GEORGE [John Hollenbeck] - 'Letters to George' (2023)

GEORGE [John Hollenbeck] – ‘Letters to George’ (2023)

With ‘Letters to George’ by his exciting new combo GEORGE, John Hollenbeck once again takes a somewhat odd assortment of musicians and shaped them into the something truly fresh and compelling.

Returning to One of Yes' Most Overlooked Eras: 'Keys to Ascension' + 'Keys to Ascension 2'

Returning to One of Yes’ Most Overlooked Eras: ‘Keys to Ascension’ + ‘Keys to Ascension 2’

John M. Gouldin is breaking down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, beginning with the ‘Keys to Ascension’ projects.

Makaya McCraven - 'In These Times' (2022)

Makaya McCraven – ‘In These Times’ (2022)

No artist is pushing harder to expand jazz’s frontiers than Makaya McCraven, and ‘In These Times’ opens up further possibilities of how the music form can progress upward.

The Night When David Crosby (Justifiably) Flipped Me Off

The Night When David Crosby (Justifiably) Flipped Me Off

David Crosby was a little ways off, walking away from where I stood — then I shouted out. His quick acknowledgement amused me greatly.

How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’

Released 50 years ago, Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ was from a different time – and from a very different place. A long while passed before I grew into it.

Doc City – 'Welcome to Doc City: Deluxe Edition' (2023)

Doc City – ‘Welcome to Doc City: Deluxe Edition’ (2023)

Doc City’s new LP is about soul searching and contemplation, but it’s also an enjoyable listen with influences ranging from hip hop, R&B and jazz to gospel, soul and rock.

Martin Luther King Songs by Stevie Wonder, Queen + U2, Others: Gimme Five

Martin Luther King Songs by Stevie Wonder, Queen + U2, Others: Gimme Five

Commemorate this special day with Martin Luther King songs from Stevie Wonder, Queen, Marvin Gaye, U2 and others.

Avram Fefer Quartet - 'Juba Lee' (2022)

Avram Fefer Quartet – ‘Juba Lee’ (2022)

On ‘Juba Lee,’ Avram Fefer’s Quartet picks right up where 2019’s ‘Testament’ left off, resulting in another excellent entry from the underrated saxophonist, composer and leader.