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John Escreet - 'Seismic Shift' (2022)

John Escreet – ‘Seismic Shift’ (2022)

John Escreet’s first trio album ‘Seismic Shift’ is that rare record where both massive chops and innovative harmonic ideas both come in spades.

How Bruce Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love' Dug Deeply to Find Hard Truths

How Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tunnel of Love’ Dug Deeply to Find Hard Truths

Albums like Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tunnel of Love,’ released 35 years ago this week, are the dark but needed respites before his E Street Band roars back to life.

Lindsey Webster - 'Reasons' (2022)

Lindsey Webster – ‘Reasons’ (2022)

With ‘Reasons,’ nothing has changed much in Lindsey Webster’s craftsmanship and style; it remains quality soul-satisfying music for grown-ups.

Noam Lemish, "Rebirth," from 'Twelve' (2022): Something Else! Video Premiere

Noam Lemish, “Rebirth,” from ‘Twelve’ (2022): Something Else! Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere of ‘Rebirth’ by Noam Lemish, from the pianist, composer and bandleader’s upcoming orchestral-jazz record ‘Twelve.’

Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview

Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview

Sharon Robinson’s new tour, titled My Time With Leonard Cohen, blends together songs and memories from their long association.

How 'Nuggets: Original Artyfacts' Ended Up Changing Rock Forever

How ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ Ended Up Changing Rock Forever

Released 50 years ago this week, ‘Nuggets: Original Artyfacts’ seemed dated and raw, but that’s what turned it into such an influential compilation.

Ozzy Osbourne - 'Patient Number 9' (2022)

Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Patient Number 9’ (2022)

I really want Ozzy Osbourne to deliver that one badass swan-song album. I think ‘Patient Number 9’ is good, but unfortunately it’s not that.

'Fanatic' Rocked All the Way Out, But Still Had Plenty of Heart

‘Fanatic’ Rocked All the Way Out, But Still Had Plenty of Heart

‘Fanatic’ arrived 10 years ago today as the heaviest thing Heart had ever produced. At the same time, however, it was a deeply confessional recording.

Thumbscrew - 'Multicolored Midnight' (2022)

Thumbscrew – ‘Multicolored Midnight’ (2022)

Thumbscrew continues to perform greater than the sum of its considerable parts, as ‘Multicolored Midnight’ retains all the freshness of their first time together.

So Long Seven, "Mad Nomad," (2022): Something Else video premiere

So Long Seven, “Mad Nomad,” (2022): Something Else video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Mad Nomad,” from the appealing world-music quartet So Long Seven.