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The Friday Morning Listen: Supersuckers – All Songs Sound the Same (1992)

It isn’t often that I hear the words of my parents coming out of my mouth. Actually, it isn’t even something that I particularly dread. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Crowded House, “Only Way To Go is Forwards” (2008, previously unreleased)

Neal Finn is streaming a previously unreleased song called “Only Way to Go is Forwards” on his web site, giving fans a long-hoped-for chance to hear new music from Crowded House. You May Also Like: How I Finally Came to Love Crowded House’s Underrated ‘Time On Earth’

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Ode to Omni – October’s Fire (2013)

The Philadelphia music scene has long been known for its vibrancy, eclecticism, and musical edge. Nearly two years ago, drummer and Philly native Marcus Myers suffered an accident that forced him to take a break from playing You May Also Like: Nick Millevoi – ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ (2020)

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‘They just get fed up with me’: Long-time leader Chris Squire explains Yes’ ever-shifting lineups

Over its many eras, Yes has boasted no fewer than 17 regular working members, with bassist Chris Squire as the only one to appear in each incarnation. He says he has a theory on why. You May Also Like: Billy Sherwood Talks #Yes50, ‘Topographic Drama’ and a Tribute to ChrisRead More

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Watermelon Slim and the Workers – Bull Goose Rooster (2013)

A Vietnam War vet, a truck driver, painter, watermelon farmer, writer, small time criminal, a thrice-degreed scholar, a regular Blues Music Awards nominee, winner of multiple blues Album of the Year awards, and, oh, a former member of MENSA. You May Also Like: Mike Zito – First Class Life (2018)Read More

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Ian Anderson, of Jethro Tull: Something Else! Interview

Ian Anderson discusses return to a legendary character from the Jethro Tull discography, and the prospects of working with long-time Tull collaborator Martin Barre again.

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‘Don’t worry: Porcupine Tree will return’: Despite slew of solo projects, Gavin Harrison remains upbeat

As Steven Wilson continues to focus exclusively on his solo career, questions about the future of Porcupine Tree remain. Drummer Gavin Harrison has his own tandem projects too, but still insists the band isn’t over. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Tedeschi Trucks Band, “Part of Me” from Made Up Mind (2013)

This song makes everything that happened on the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Grammy-winning Revelator debut in 2011, not to mention last year’s concert recording Everybody’s Talkin’, seem like a good-fun preamble. You May Also Like: Susan Tedeschi’s Varied ‘Back to the River’ Set the Stage for Greatness Derek Trucks Band’s ‘AlreadyRead More

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‘Not ostentatious, but very important’: Rush’s Geddy Lee on an underrated part of Paul McCartney’s legend

Rush’s Geddy Lee has often mentioned Paul McCartney as an influence in his style of up front, song-defining bass playing. Here, he goes in depth on what makes the former Beatles star’s playing so underrated. You May Also Like: Lucas Lee – ‘Lowered Expectations’ (2018)

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Exclusive stream: Ray Manzarek + Roy Rogers, “Just Like Sherlock Holmes” from Twisted Tales (2013)

Arriving like a perfect combination of everything that the late Ray Manzarek brought to the Doors — this free-form, jazz-inflected sense of freedom — and the gnarled dangers of Roy Rogers’ slide blues, “Just Like Sherlock Holmes” is a fine valedictory. You May Also Like: Sabir Mateen, Patrick Holmes, FedericoRead More