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Su Andersson - 'Brave' (2022)

Su Andersson – ‘Brave’ (2022)

Su Andersson’s ‘Brave’ is an album that follows in the great assertive tradition of progressive folk, meeting the blue-jeaned coffee-house muster of old.

On the Trail of Everything Bob Mould Ever Released With Sugar

On the Trail of Everything Bob Mould Ever Released With Sugar

Bob Mould’s post-Husker Du band Sugar debuted 30 years ago today with ‘Copper Blue,’ then soon vanished. Here’s where to find everything they recorded.

Gordon Grdina, Mark Helias + Matthew Shipp - 'Pathways' (2022)

Gordon Grdina, Mark Helias + Matthew Shipp – ‘Pathways’ (2022)

If you’re looking for a guitar / piano / acoustic bass combo that breaks all the rules, there’s probably only Gordon Grdina, Matthew Shipp and Mark Helias.

Frank Zappa's Universe via 'Joe's Garage': Act III

Frank Zappa’s Universe via ‘Joe’s Garage’: Act III

This concludes Mick Raubenheimer’s series examining ‘Joe Garage,’ the three-part rock opera released by Frank Zappa in September and November 1979.

Toto's David Paich on His Solo Debut, 'Forgotten Toys': Something Else! Interview

Toto’s David Paich on His Solo Debut, ‘Forgotten Toys’: Something Else! Interview

David Paich joins Preston Frazier to discuss his debut solo EP ‘Forgotten Toys,’ as well as key deep cuts from his legendary Toto discography.

Mamas Gun – 'Golden Days' (2018): On Second Thought

Mamas Gun – ‘Golden Days’ (2018): On Second Thought

Mamas Gun dig deep again and again into the R&B cavalcade of time, conjuring track after track of unique, satisfying music.

Michael Formanek Quartet, w/ Tim Berne, Craig Taborn + Gerald Cleaver - 'Other Zones' (2022)

Michael Formanek Quartet, w/ Tim Berne, Craig Taborn + Gerald Cleaver – ‘Other Zones’ (2022)

Michael Formanek’s composing prowess had set a high standard for this ensemble. Sometimes, though, you just gotta let guys run off the leash. And, as we now know with ‘Other Zones,’ he did.

How 'Sentimental Hygiene' Bolstered Warren Zevon's Considerable Legend

How ‘Sentimental Hygiene’ Bolstered Warren Zevon’s Considerable Legend

Warren Zevon didn’t just release his best album since ‘Excitable Boy’ 35 years ago today. He released his best album, period.

Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' (1980): Reel to Real

Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (1980): Reel to Real

Source material, much like actors, was merely a tool for Stanley Kubrick, a handy instrument to facilitate his vision.

Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky + Matias Formica, "wha tekau ma iwa" (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky + Matias Formica, “wha tekau ma iwa” (2022): Something Else! video premiere

Here is the video premiere of “wha tekau ma iwa,” from the fully improvisational ‘4.9’ album by Rocío Giménez López, Matthew Golombisky and Matias Formica.