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Richard Turgeon, “Car Crash” (2019): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s penchant for rootsy power pop reverberates to maximum effect on this instantly catchy song.

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Day and Taxi – ‘Devotion’ (2019)

Day and Taxi’s ‘Devotion’ is an outstanding album with a rich combination of improvisation, tonal musicality and depth.

Yes, "To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “To Be Alive (Hep Yadda)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

This Yes deep cut would’ve been a great live addition to the recently concluded 1000 Hands tour.

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Anthony Phillips – ‘Strings of Light’ (2019)

I always associate Anthony Phillips records with the fall. ‘Strings of Light,’ his first new album in seven years, is no different.

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Projekt Gemineye, “Magic World” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ (2019): Sneak Peek

Like all those which have proceeded it, Projekt Gemineye’s upcoming album is the brainchild of Mark Anthony K.

The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With '11'

The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’

Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.

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Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch, “Peaceable” (2019): Something Else! streaming premiere

Here is the streaming premiere of “Peaceable” by Quin Kirchner, Daniel Van Duerm, Matthew Lux w/guest Jaimie Branch.

Jamiroquai Showed They Were More Than a Retro Dance Act With 'Just Another Story'

Jamiroquai Showed They Were More Than a Retro Dance Act With ‘Just Another Story’

“Just Another Story” arrived 25 years ago today as part of Jamiroquai’s sophomore release, ‘Return of the Space Cowboy.’

Modern Lovers, "Pablo Picasso" (1976): One Track Mind

Modern Lovers, “Pablo Picasso” (1976): One Track Mind

Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.

Toto, "Cruel" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Cruel” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

“Cruel” is one of the more successful pairings of the many elements found on Toto’s 1999 reunion with Bobby Kimball.