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Blackberry Smoke – 'Be Right Here' (2024)

Blackberry Smoke – ‘Be Right Here’ (2024)

After a few albums that felt too polished, Blackberry Smoke’s more organic ‘Be Right Here’ arrives as a companion to their masterpiece ‘The Whippoorwill.’

Jharis Yokley on 'Sometimes, Late at Night,' Jose James and Singing: Something Else! Interview

Jharis Yokley on ‘Sometimes, Late at Night,’ Jose James and Singing: Something Else! Interview

Jharis Yokley joined Preston Frazier to discuss his new album ‘Sometimes, Late at Night,’ featuring musical collaborations with BIGYUKI.

Fernando Perdomo - 'Self' (2024)

Fernando Perdomo – ‘Self’ (2024)

With the masterpiece ‘Self,’ Fernando Perdomo continues as a role model for artists who never stop refining or redefining their craft.

Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen + Others: Five for the Road

Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen + Others: Five for the Road

Dan Weiss, Bobby Broom, Judith Owen and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.'

How Deep Cuts Propelled Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

Released 40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. Let’s dig a little deeper.

Alfredo Colón, "Doomknocker" from 'Blood Burden' (2024): Streaming premiere

Alfredo Colón, “Doomknocker” from ‘Blood Burden’ (2024): Streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Doomknocker,” the second single from Alfredo Colón’s debut album ‘Blood Burden.’

Jamie Baum Septet + - 'What Times Are These' (2024)

Jamie Baum Septet + – ‘What Times Are These’ (2024)

The Jamie Baum Septet + has achieved something very hard on ‘What Times Are These,’ speaking from the soul of both composer and listener.

Sun Ra - 'At The Showcase, Live In Chicago 1976-1977' (2024)

Sun Ra – ‘At The Showcase, Live In Chicago 1976-1977’ (2024)

Here we are well into the 21st century and Sun Ra’s music from these mid-70s performances is in some ways, still ahead of the present time.

How 'Crosby Stills and Nash' Captured This Supergroup at Their Peak

How ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ Captured This Supergroup at Their Peak

Released on 55 years ago this week, ‘Crosby Stills and Nash’ brought together guys whose average work shames most rock composers. Then they upped the ante.

John Escreet - 'the epicenter of your dreams' (2024)

John Escreet – ‘the epicenter of your dreams’ (2024)

Pianist John Escreet took his great L.A. group and made it even better for the epicenter of your dreams.’ Call it addition by sweet addition.