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Happenstance played role in upcoming Led Zeppelin reissue: ‘Lo and behold, there it was’

As Jimmy Page went through Led Zeppelin’s archival material, he discovered a problem.

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Gato Libre – DuDu (2014)

Gato Libre makes the difficult decision to go forward after the loss of a key member.

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Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour makes surprise on-stage appearance with Ben Watt

Gilmour also worked with the ex-Everything But the Girl member on his new solo album.

Deep Purple vs. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Vol. 1, Chasing Shadows

Deep Purple vs. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Vol. 1, Chasing Shadows

Deep Purple somehow still isn’t in the Hall of Fame. Let’s fix that.

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Arto Lindsay – Encyclopedia of Arto (2014)

If you’re looking for a little ear expansion, Arto Lindsay’s your man.

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Justin Hayward and Patrick Moraz on the Moody Blues’ ‘Gemini Dream’: ‘We had to really rethink some things’

“Gemini Dream” marked a turning point, both for the Moody Blues and for a slew of legacy proggers trying to make their way into the uncertain 1980s.

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Mal Robinson, of the Morning Dew: Something Else! Interview

Morning Dew’s chops were tight and dynamic, and their songs bristled with melody and substance.

'There was no color at Stax': History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time

‘There was no color at Stax’: History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time

Many of Stax Records’ biggest hits were released during a period of America’s greatest racial unrest.

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Ben Goldberg, Adam Levy, Smith Dobson – Worry Later (2014)

An album shaped by both interpretations of Monk and the interaction among these three.

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Live at Mohegan Sun Arena (2014)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Live at Mohegan Sun Arena (2014)

Emotions were running high in anticipation of this last pair of 2014 E Street shows. Tickets for the tiny Mohegan Sun Arena were a tough get. We felt lucky to be in the building. Oh right, the building. Approaching the complex, our friends commented that when you first see theRead More