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Nik Bärtsch's Ronin - 'SPIN' (2024)

Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin – ‘SPIN’ (2024)

‘SPIN’ continues Nik Bärtsch’s ritualistic groove safari, keeping it familiar but incremental enough to delight even longtime listeners

The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed 'Beatles For Sale'

The Rescued Early Paul McCartney Song That Completed ‘Beatles For Sale’

Released 60 years ago today, the Beatles’ fourth album dug deeply for a track that had originally been demoed in Paul McCartney’s childhood bathroom.

'Cold War Country,' by Joseph M. Thompson: Books

‘Cold War Country,’ by Joseph M. Thompson: Books

Joseph M. Thompson explores successful business arrangements with the military that continue to have a strong impact on the country music we hear today.

Dan Blacksberg - 'The Psychic/Body Sound System' (2024)

Dan Blacksberg – ‘The Psychic/Body Sound System’ (2024)

Trombonist Dan Blacksberg’s ‘The Psychic/Body Sound System’ is targeted for very open minds (and ears). For those who are, hitching a ride on this journey can be quite rewarding.

The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates 'The Wall'

The Pink Floyd Deep Cut That Perfectly Encapsulates ‘The Wall’

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ arrived 45 years ago this week with a resonant, sharply drawn track that summed up its theme. Too bad Roger Waters kept going.

A Rare Beatles Cover Proves John Lennon Was Wrong About His Voice

A Rare Beatles Cover Proves John Lennon Was Wrong About His Voice

Apple finally released a treasure trove of Beatles radio performances 30 years ago this week – but one song from ‘Live at the BBC’ stood out.

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Tower of Power, Jennifer Hudson, Ben Folds + Others: 2024’s Seasonal Sounds

Each year brings something new, or at least someone new releasing a holiday collection. Check out Tower of Power, Ben Folds, Jennifer Hudson and others.

How Norah Jones Continued to Push Against Convention With 'The Fall'

How Norah Jones Continued to Push Against Convention With ‘The Fall’

Released 15 years ago this week, ‘The Fall’ revealed Norah Jones as a far more compelling artist than she seemed at first.

Angell & Crane, "Himalayan Dial-Up" from 'Angell & Crane' (2024): Video Premiere

Angell & Crane, “Himalayan Dial-Up” from ‘Angell & Crane’ (2024): Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere of “Himalayan Dial-Up” by the guitar/drums duo of Angell & Crane.

McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson - 'Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs' (2024)

McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson – ‘Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs’ (2024)

Recorded in 1966 at their peaks, ‘Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs’ finds jazz giants McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson freed from studio constrictions.