Simon Love – ‘Love, Sex and Death etc’ (2022)
‘Love, Sex and Death etc’ portrays Simon Love in all his genius glory by putting smart and shrewd lyrics to insistently catchy musical incarnations.
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Tim Berne and Nasheet Waits – ‘Tangled’ (2022)
‘Tangled’ is a second live document of the phenomenal sax-drum telepathy between Tim Berne and Nasheet Waits.
Zeal and Ardor – ‘Zeal & Ardor’ (2022)
The subversive nature of Zeal & Ardor’s music is sure to be a turn off for some, but for the rest of us, it’s a refreshingly original take.
How Rush’s Misunderstood ‘Snakes and Arrows’ Offered Hope Amid Tragedy
Rush shared a unified, deeply uplifting message 15 years ago this week to tie an album of loose ends together.
Dave Cope and the Sass – ‘Julee’ (2022)
‘Julee’ captures Dave Cope and the Sass showing respect to their origins, while at the same time flashing their own special identity.
Ben Craven Goes Inside ‘Monsters From the Id’: Something Else! Interview
Ben Craven stopped in for a Something Else! Sitdown with Preston Frazier to discuss constructing his new album ‘Monsters From the Id.’
How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’
Released 10 years ago this week, ‘… Little Broken Hearts’ revealed this mind-boggling idea: Somebody cheated on Norah Jones?!
Miles Okazaki Quartet – ‘Thisness’ (2022)
With ‘Thisness,’ Miles Okazuki and his nimble, astute and funky quartet take yet another significant artistic step forward.
Yes’ ‘Close to the Edge’: The Coda Key Change
Mike Tiano explores how a subsequent update on the title track of Yes’ masterpiece ‘Close to the Edge’ happened – and why it matters.
Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes + Elliott Sharp – ‘Four Corners Make a Circle’ (2022)
Roberto Zorzi, Scott Amendola, Jason Hoopes and Elliott Sharp are capable of anything, making for an unpredictable mix of textures, technology and prowess.
