Emperor Penguin – ‘Sunday Carvery’ (2022)
‘Sunday Carvery’ finds Emperor Penguin bingeing on an assortment of musical condiments aimed to satisfy audiences with adventurous appetites.
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Richard Turgeon, “I Never Loved You” (2022): One Track Mind
Crunching with Weezer-like chords, Richard Turgeon’s “I Never Loved You” is magnified by compact melodies, stable beats and flurries of airy harmonies.
How the Kinks’ ‘Kronikles’ Put Their Towering Late-’60s Era in Perspective
Released 50 years ago today, the Kinks’ ‘Kronikles’ focused on a period governed by astute and imaginative lyrics, and melodies rich with color and mobility.
Terry Carolan, of Just Boys and True Hearts: Something Else! Interview
Terry Carolan has been an unstoppable force on the alternative-music scene since the early ’70s.
Tom Shotton – ‘Forever Home’ (2021)
Tom Shotton’s 10-track debut sounds like Billy Joel interacting with Rupert Holmes, supported by occasional input from Steely Dan.
Thrift Store Halo – ‘Enemies With Benefits’ EP (2022)
‘Enemies With Benefits’ projects a great sound and feel, with a trio of Thift Store Halo tunes primed to make your day.
How Journey Ended Its Underrated First Era With ‘Next’
Released 45 years ago this month, the powerful and pleasantly pompous ‘Next’ is Journey’s best pre-Steve Perry album.
Jovian Tea, “Strange World” / “Red and Green Talking Machine” (2022): One Track Mind
Jovian Tea’s new single is a masterstroke of paisley-powered whimsy, recalling a mingling between ‘Emotions’-era Pretty Things and early Pink Floyd.
Mike Browning, “Raise It Up” (2022): One Track Mind
Casting a hymn-ish quality, North Carolina singer-songwriter Mike Browning’s “Raise It Up” is a lovely and inspiring anthem not to be missed.
Tol-Puddle Martyrs, “Mrs. Windsor” (2022): One Track Mind
This foot-tapping Tol-Puddle Martyrs tune could rightfully be tagged as the missing piece from the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album.
