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Carn Davidson 9 – ‘The History of Us’ (2021): Something Else! video premiere

The video debuting here takes us on a whirlwind tour of Carn Davidson 9’s upcoming new album ‘The History of Us’ and the driving force behind it.

Bob Dylan, Nov. 2, 2021: Shows I'll Never Forget

Bob Dylan, Nov. 2, 2021: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Bob Dylan is back on the road. Nobody seemed happier about it during his tour-opening stop in Milwaukee than Bob himself.

Sylvie Courvoisier + Mary Halvorson - 'Searching for the Disappeared Hour' (2021)

Sylvie Courvoisier + Mary Halvorson – ‘Searching for the Disappeared Hour’ (2021)

Highly individual artists on their own when they got together the first time, Sylvie Courvoisier and Mary Halvorson forge a highly individual piano/guitar duo for ‘Searching for the Disappeared Hour.’

Why J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton's 'The Road to Escondido' Still Resonates

Why J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ Still Resonates

Released 15 years ago this week, J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton’s ‘The Road to Escondido’ was the kind of record I would not have “gotten” in my teens.

Joni Mitchell's 'Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,' 'Crazy Cries of Love' + Others: Gimme Five

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others: Gimme Five

Here’s a look back at a handful of gems from Joni Mitchell, including an intriguing demo from the 50th anniversary reissue package for 1971’s ‘Blue.’

How the Overlooked 'Menlove Ave' Put John Lennon In His Best Light

How the Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Put John Lennon In His Best Light

Released 35 years ago today, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.

Zeelley Moon - 'Zeelley Moon' (2021)

Zeelley Moon – ‘Zeelley Moon’ (2021)

Zeelley Moon is piano-driven, clever song-orientated music, with glances at bands like Supertramp, 10cc, Klaatu (circa the album ‘Hope’) and Garden Shed.

How Aimee Mann's 'One More Drifter in the Snow' Brought Unexpected Holiday Cheer

How Aimee Mann’s ‘One More Drifter in the Snow’ Brought Unexpected Holiday Cheer

Before ‘One More Drifter’ arrived 15 years ago today, I couldn’t have imagined that Aimee Mann would do a Christmas album – or that I would love it so much.

Why 'Endless Wire' Should Have Been the Who's Final Farewell

Why ‘Endless Wire’ Should Have Been the Who’s Final Farewell

Released 15 years ago this week, the Who’s ‘Endless Wire’ spent some well-deserved time as a more fitting finish than the somewhat-sour ‘It’s Hard.’

Chris Church - 'Backwards Compatible' (2020; 2021 reissue)

Chris Church – ‘Backwards Compatible’ (2020; 2021 reissue)

Chris Church’s third solo album ‘Backwards Compatible’ disappeared in the spring of 2020 as the pandemic panic took hold. Now, it’s getting a second chance.