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The Friday Morning Listen: Anoushka Shankar – Traces Of You (2013)

Because our culture is so star/fame driven, we sometimes make the mistake of thinking that celebrities are immune from the problems of the day. You May Also Like: Here’s Chippy – Things We Left Behind (2018): Something Else! Sneak Peek Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The CosmosRead More

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Books: Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground (2013)

Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground, edited by Matthew Chojnacki, highlights some of the best millennial poster art inspired by classic films. You May Also Like: ‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books

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Eric van Aro – Obsession (2013)

There is a striking symbiosis here between vocalist Eric van Aro and pianist Fabio Gianni, who also co-arranged Obsession. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)

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Halloween special: Cat’s Eyes – Cat’s Eyes (2011)

On their self-titled debut LP, Cat’s Eyes — the Horrors’ frontman Faris Badwan and Canadian soprano and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Zeffira — deliver a deceptively simple set of retro-pop vignettes You May Also Like: Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura] – ‘Sleeping Cat’ (2022)

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‘I hope we do more stuff’: Brian May on Queen’s future with Adam Lambert, comparisons with Freddie Mercury

Brian May says he’s open to doing additional shows with Adam Lambert — who the Queen guitarist notes is growing by leaps and bounds as a performer — but that it likely wouldn’t include a world wide tour. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Anders Osborne – Peace (2013)

All Anders Osborne wants is the same thing all of us wants: a little peace. But the frictions of his life continue to provide rich fodder for his well-honed roots rock confessionals. You May Also Like: How Anders Osborne Came Into His Own With ‘American Patchwork’ Anders Aarum – ‘Shakin’Read More

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‘I keep going back and adding things’: Greg Lake’s book is overstuffed with memories of ELP, King Crimson

Greg Lake has been mentioning an on-going autobiography project for some time, one with the very appropriate title of Lucky Man. No word yet, however, on when we’ll be lucky enough to read it. You May Also Like: Why King Crimson’s Biggest Hit LP Was ‘So Fully Formed, But AlsoRead More

Forgotten series: The Gants - Roadrunner!: The Best Of The Gants (2000)

Forgotten series: The Gants – Roadrunner!: The Best Of The Gants (2000)

A band teetering on the brink of stardom, the Gants not only produced cherished memories for those lucky enough to witness them firsthand, but went on to win approval from “Pebbles” and “Nuggets” groupies. You May Also Like: Dave Clark Five – ‘All the Hits’ (2020)

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‘You’ve got to know where to draw the line’: Kiss’ Paul Stanley on his lengthy partnership with Gene Simmons

Kiss has certainly had its share of drama, most of it centered on the band dynamic with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. But one thing has remained for decades: The musical relationship between Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. You May Also Like: No related posts.

WTF?! Wednesdays: Pearl Jam, "Bugs" (1994)

WTF?! Wednesdays: Pearl Jam, “Bugs” (1994)

I could never decide what was funner: the fact that Eddie Vedder strapped on a wheezy accordion for this song or the sheer rage that so many fans seemed to voice when “Bugs” ended up on Vitology. You May Also Like: Pearl Jam, “Soon Forget” from ‘Binaural’ (2000): One TrackRead More