California Revisited: 2025’s Best Books on the West Coast Rock Scene
Steve Matteo surveys 2025’s best rock books on the West Coast rock scene, sharing praise for Cameron Crowe, David Leaf and Jude Warne.
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Jay Nachman on His New Book ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’: Interview
Jay Nachman discusses ‘Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind’ with Charlie Ricci, with a couple of remarks from the great rocker himself.
How Queen Saved the Frankly Awful ‘Flash Gordon’ Film
Queen’s theme song is the best thing about a justly forgotten superhero movie called ‘Flash Gordon,’ which premiered 45 years ago this week.
The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times
Released 60 years ago this week, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era. It also confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.
The Beatles’ Charismatic ‘Help!’: 60 Years Later
Mike Tiano argues that the often-overlooked ‘Help!’ film is a lively reminder of why the Beatles were, and remain, a positive and lasting phenomenon.
Elton John – ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre’ (2025)
‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre’ is a collection of Elton John songs that could be unfamiliar even to many professed fans – and it’s great.
Badfinger’s ‘No Matter What’ Didn’t Always Have That Crazy-Cool Solo
Joey Molland described a moment of inspiration on Badfinger’s “No Matter What,” which arrived 55 years ago today as part of ‘No Dice.’
Sugarloaf’s ‘Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You’ LP Was More Than That One Hit
Released 50 years ago, ‘Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You’ featured a final Sugarloaf radio favorite – along with several other hidden gems.
Everything Fab Four Fest: Time to Celebrate the Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
Steve Matteo interviews Ken Womack, an author of multiple books on the Beatles who is spearheading Everything Fab Four Fest: Celebrating Rubber Soul.
The Bittersweetness of Elton John and Leon Russell’s ‘The Union’
Released 15 years ago this week, Elton John and Leon Russell’s fiesty collaboration ‘The Union’ was an often-loud record with its share of quiet truths.
