With the sad anniversary of Ronnie James Dio’s death some three years ago comes an opportunity to return to a muscular concert offering that finds him near the peak of his solo powers. You May Also Like: Dio’s Often-Forgotten ‘Magica’ Recalled Early Ronnie James Dio Triumphs Heart – ‘Live atRead More

Stevie Nicks spent years sorting through the tangled history of her affairs with bandmates. “Beautiful Child,” however, was about someone else.

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Roger Eno, the romanticist brother of Brian Eno, returns to his collaboration with experimental artist Plumbline — who spent a long period before their first duo effort capturing verite sounds at intersections in New York City. You May Also Like: How Brian Eno Made a Triumphant Return to Rock WithRead More

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Emitting warmth, soul and sincerity, Lisa Mychols’ ‘Above, Beyond and In Between” approaches traditional pop sensibilities with a contemporary outlook.

Even as Steven Wilson focuses more determinedly on his solo career, Blackfield — his concurrent, more pop-focused project with Aviv Geffen — continues forward. You May Also Like: Blackfield – Blackfield V (2017)

<<< BACKWARD (“Bodhisattva [Live]”) ||| ONWARD (“Josie [Live]”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Going back to Skunk Baxter-era material with “Bodhisattva” was cool to hear from the 90s Steely Dan band, but the first real surprise on Alive In America came on the following track. You May AlsoRead More

It’s much easier, nearly four decades later, to separate the music from the moment when it comes to Paul McCartney’s ‘Wings Over America.’