One Track Mind: Andy Bey, “Lover Come Back to Me” (2014)
Take everything else away, and Andy Bey’s vocal gift is revealed anew.
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Something Else! sneak peek: Exodus featuring Kirk Hammett, “Salt the Wound” (2014)
Even without Hammett, this would have been solid, if unspectacular.
One Track Mind: Neil Young, “Who’s Gonna Stand Up” (2014)
A classically gnarled Young rocker, but with a gospel twist.
Odd Couples: The Beach Boys’ “Be True to Your School” vs. Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out”
With kids returning to class, it’s time to consider these two iconic songs.
One Track Mind: John Mellencamp, “Sometimes There’s God” from Plain Spoken (2014)
John Mellencamp sounds wisened, but he also sounds heartened.
Something Else! Interview: Al Hotchkiss, indie psych folk rocker
Haunting and compelling, his music is perhaps best suited for night time.
Something Else! sneak peek: Mark Elf, “A Little Diddy” from Returns 2014 (2014)
After eight long years away, Mark Elf isn’t creeping back into things.
One Track Mind: The Initiative’s Natalie + Zachary Wilksch, “Can’t Get Your Face Off My Mind” (2014)
This boasts all the essential nutrients required in a hit single.
Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Covers
We find a wide diversity of artists applying a wide diversity of styles.
Gimme Five: Songs of despair by Townes Van Zandt, Nick Drake, Phil Ochs, others
A visit with singers who know what it means to lose heart.
