Matt Smith – ‘Being Human,’ ‘Live at Saxon Pub,’ ‘Parlor,’ ‘Chop Shop Live!’ + ‘Vol. 1-4’ (2020)
Austin guitarist Matt Smith is a true American soul – because he’s all over the place.
Other News
Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad – ‘Azymuth JID 004’ (2020)
Azymuth’s recent output shows that they have plenty of gas left in the tank, but leave it to Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad to inspire them to get back their original mojo.
How “It’s a Long Way There” Introduced the Little River Band
The Little River Band’s definitive self-titled debut arrived 45 years ago this month, with “It’s a Long Way There” as its opening track.
The Burrito Brothers – ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ (2020)
How does ‘The Notorious Burrito Brothers’ fit in alongside the nearly three dozen other albums by the variously named Burritos? Just fine, thank you.
Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe, “Tell Me Why” (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere
Here is a video premiere of the Neil Young cover “Tell Me Why” from the album ‘Small Vacation’ by bass/guitar duo Luke Sellick and Andrew Renfroe.
Mark Anthony K on Projekt Gemineye’s New LP, and What’s Ahead: Something Else! Interview
Mark Anthony K joins Preston Frazier to discuss Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073: Book II,’ and the band’s future.
Richard Turgeon, “My Guitar” (2020): One Track Mind
A lot of thought and effort was put into “My Guitar,” which Richard Turgeon says was inspired by the keen production techniques of Brian Wilson.
Chicago, “Man to Woman” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “Man to Woman” is one of my favorite power ballads from ‘Twenty 1.’ Here’s why.
Susan Alcorn – ‘Pedernal’ (2020)
We’ve known for a long time that Susan Alcorn is an amazing pedal steel guitarist. With ‘Pedernal,’ we now know that she is an amazing all-around artist, too.
Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Curtis Mayfield, Howard Tate and the Spinners.
