It’s always interesting to hear how bands got their names, and in this case it’s simple and fitting. Formed on Valentine’s Day, in the year 1977 I may add, the Romantics certainly picked an appropriate moniker. You May Also Like: The Singles – ‘L.O.V.E. From the Santa Cruz Archives ’82-’85’Read More

Peter Gabriel’s 1986 project So has long been critically and commercially beloved. The accompanying Martin Scorsese-directed concert film, “Peter Gabriel: POV”? Not so much. You May Also Like: When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’

When Duke Ellington strolled out on stage for this 1958 date, it had been 25 years since he’d previously appeared in Europe. You May Also Like: Sacred and Great Gigs in the Sky: The Vocalise Tradition from Duke Ellington to Pink Floyd Nick Finzer’s Thoughtful ‘Hear and Now’ Also HonorsRead More

Ever-eclectic Rufus Wainwright is at work on a studio project that he’s calling his “a very manly record,” and his “most sort of ‘pop’ and commercially viable, radio-friendly work.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

Paul McCartney met with the world media this week to talk about his new album Kisses On The Bottom. Here are some highlights from that webstream You May Also Like: Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’Read More

A Twitter account announcing a series of comeback projects for convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has been revealed as a hoax. You May Also Like: Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’

The Carolina Chocolate Drops are working with producer Buddy Miller (Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Patty Griffin, Solomon Burke) on a follow up to 2010’s Grammy Award–winning label-debut Genuine Negro Jig. You May Also Like: No related posts.

George Porter Jr., original bassist with the Meters, will be this year’s recipient of OffBeat magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Music, during ceremonies to be held January 27 at Generations Hall in New Orleans. You May Also Like: Billy Porter, “For What It’s Worth” (2020): One Track Mind Dr. John’sRead More

A finely judged treatment of David Bowie’s music, done without hewing too closely to the old sides — and without fear of going too deep into his catalog for material. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out For What It Was Not

Adrian Belew had never been more on top of his game and – solo, at least – had never had a more energetic band back him.