Aerosmith – ‘1971: The Road Starts Hear’ (2022)
It’s refreshing to hear this version of Aerosmith without the glitz and glam that they became known for later on.
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Dave Douglas – ‘Secular Psalms’ (2022)
Dave Douglas’ ambition to honor a classic work of art from six centuries ago strictly on his own terms is what makes ‘Secular Psalms’ a piece of fine art on its own.
The Five Best Songs on Toto’s Best Album, ‘IV’
Exploring a handful of standout moments from Toto’s multi-platinum, multi-Grammy winning fourth album, released 40 years ago today.
The Long Journey of Joe Bailey’s ‘Devil in the White City’: Something Else! Interview
Joe Bailey joins Preston Frazier to discuss his dark and violent new H.H. Holmes-themed studio project, ‘Devil in the White City.’
How Marillion Kept Their Momentum Going With ‘Somewhere Else’
Marillion returned 15 years ago this week with a pleasantly unexpected follow up to the epic, widely lauded ‘Marbles.’
How R.L. Burnside’s ‘Bad Luck City’ Introduced an Exciting New Blues Voice
Released 30 years ago, R.L. Burnside’s debut album ‘Bad Luck City’ belatedly introduced an almost fully formed genius.
Yannick Rieu Génération Quartet, “Time Is, Life Was” (2022): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of “Time Is, Life Was,” from ‘Qui Qu’en Grogne’ by the Yannick Rieu Génération Quartet.
Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022)
The solo guitar album ‘Electric Git Box’ may very well be the purest form of Michael Gregory Jackson’s unparalleled artistic expression.
How the English Beat Stayed Weird But Hit With ‘Save It For Later’ Anyway
Issued 40 years ago today, the English Beat’s closest brush with the mainstream still incorporated all of these bizarrely effective moments of creativity.
Chris Mondak, “Hats Off” from ‘Glass Spheres’ (2022): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of the riotously fun Nawlins-styled ditty “Hats Off” from Chris Mondak, from his upcoming album ‘Glass Spheres.’
