Yaya Diallo – ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’ (2022)
Yaya Diallo uses an old-meets-new approach on ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’ to create something that is interesting, calming and thoughtful.
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Young Gun Silver Fox, “Rolling Back” (2022): Something Else! sneak peek
“Rolling Back” is a strong indicator that Young Gun Silver Fox’s fourth LP will be yet another yacht-rock dandy from Andy Platts and Shawn Lee.
A World of Their Own: How ‘Aja’ Changed Everything For Steely Dan
Steely Dan signaled a shift in direction 45 years ago today with the release of ‘Aja,’ a finely tuned lyrical and musical triumph.
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.
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.
