Other News

Pat Metheny - 'Dream Box' (2023)

Pat Metheny – ‘Dream Box’ (2023)

Pat Metheny produces a solid set of intimate, heartfelt numbers, reminding us that decades later, there’s no guitarist who delivers those better.

Steve Lukather on 'Bridges,' Toto's Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr

Steve Lukather on ‘Bridges,’ Toto’s Next Era and Remaining an All-Starr

In an exclusive interview, Toto’s Steve Lukather describes how long-time bandmate Ringo Starr helped him through the darkest days of the lockdown era.

Sunna Gunnlaugs - 'Becoming' (2023)

Sunna Gunnlaugs – ‘Becoming’ (2023)

With Sunna Gunnlaugs’ latest release ‘Becoming,’ the art of the trio is alive and well under her leadership.

Denny Zeitlin - 'Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin' (2023)

Denny Zeitlin – ‘Crazy Rhythm: Exploring George Gershwin’ (2023)

As he had done with Wayne Shorter’s and Miles Davis’ music, Denny Zeitlin covers the songs of George Gershwin with imagination, passion and a deeply personal touch.

Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With '13'

Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’

Black Sabbath called it a career 10 years ago with ’13,’ an album that mixed and matched sounds from every one of their classic eras.

How Jim White's 'Wrong-Eyed Jesus!' Changed My Mind About Country Music

How Jim White’s ‘Wrong-Eyed Jesus!’ Changed My Mind About Country Music

Stylistic influences aside, Jim White’s ‘(The Mysterious Tale of How I Shouted) Wrong-Eyed Jesus!’ is honest, original, un-glossed country at its best.

Steve Lukather - 'Bridges' (2023)

Steve Lukather – ‘Bridges’ (2023)

With a little help from his friends in Toto, Steve Lukather has produced one of the best solo works of his stellar career.

Micheal Formanek Elusion Quartet - 'As Things Do' (2023)

Micheal Formanek Elusion Quartet – ‘As Things Do’ (2023)

Michael Formanek is once again leading a high-powered quartet, and ‘As Things Do’ is as fresh, thoughtful and vigorous as anything he’s ever done.

Metallica's 'St. Anger' Was Always Much Better Than They Said

Metallica’s ‘St. Anger’ Was Always Much Better Than They Said

Metallica divided its fanbase 20 years ago with ‘St. Anger.’ But if you give the LP an honest second chance, it might offer surprising new revelations.

John Wetton, Imagine Dragons, John Barry + Others: Five Songs That Cut Me to the Core

John Wetton, Imagine Dragons, John Barry + Others: Five Songs That Cut Me to the Core

Here’s a look back at songs by John Barry, Imagine Dragons and John Wetton – both with King Crimson and as a solo artist – that stir my emotions.