Dan Kurfirst’s Arkinetics, “Not Yet” (2022): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of the chilled ethno-jazz jam “Not Yet” from Dan Kurfirst’s Arkinetics.
Something Else!
Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough
Released 35 years ago today, ‘Big Generator’ took a step back after Yes’ complete reinvention with ‘90125.’ What went wrong?
Sergio Leone’s ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ (1968): Reel to Real
Sergio Leone said he was done with the West. As ‘Once Upon a Time’ showed, however, the West wasn’t done with him.
Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock’s Triumphant ‘River: The Joni Letters’ For So Long
Issued 15 years ago this week, ‘River: The Joni Letters’ took flight by celebrating Joni Mitchell without making Herbie Hancock a sideman on his own LP.
Greg Davis – ‘New Primes’ (2022)
The ambient, computer-generated drones of ‘New Primes’ produced by Greg Davis is a deep harmonic bath that uses your ears to transport your mind.
Ernesto Cervini, “Ruth’s Rosa” (2022): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of “Ruth’s Rosa” by acclaimed drummer, composer and bandleader Ernesto Cervini.
Pink Floyd – ‘Animals: 2018 Remix’ (2022)
A remix reminds us why classic LPs like Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ – which burned prog-rock fire in the midst of a punk explosion – still deserve our attention.
The Kids in the Hall: Return of the ‘Comedy Punks’
Mike Tiano traces the winding road that brought the beloved Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall back to television.
How Yes Pushed Themselves to the Limit on ‘Close to the Edge’
Released 50 years ago today, ‘Close to the Edge’ represented a dramatic furthering of Yes’ creative process. They’d lose one member along the way.
Shane Cooper and Mabuta – ‘Finish the Sun’ (2022)
Mabuta’s fun ‘Finish the Sun’ works in the background at friendly get togethers, but also boasts the kind of musical detail that invites closer scrutiny.
