A frank first-take conversation on a new song from Rush topped our April 2012 reader’s poll, followed by a heartfelt goodbye to Levon Helm, co-founder and voice of the Band. Interest also ran high in a pair of forthcoming collaborations between signature figures in rock — one from former JourneyRead More

The last week of April 2012 brings us yet another stack of platters that matter — this time from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Eddie Gomez, Norah Jones and Rufus Wainwright. You May Also Like: Norah Jones – ‘Pick Me Up Off the Floor’; Puss N Boots – ‘Sister’ (2020)Read More

As a band, Saigon Kick didn’t fit the cookie cutter mold of the time. Don’t believe me? Check out their underrated self-titled album.

What was that I was saying about one-man bands often being corny? Yeah, here’s another one, but the rule doesn’t apply to Joe Buck, either. You May Also Like: Joe Bailey – ‘Devil in the White City’ (2022) The Long Journey of Joe Bailey’s ‘Devil in the White City’: SomethingRead More

Now that you’ve devoured all of the weekend’s Record Store Day goodies, time to refocus on the next round of tasty musical newness headed your way — including 2012 releases from Anathema, Jack White and the Maccabees You May Also Like: No related posts.

At Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreveport, Louisiana: It was five days before my 19th birthday, and I’d received a ticket to see Van Halen as a gift. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Willie Nelson’s official site is currently streaming the “world premiere” of “Roll Me Up,” the first song from his upcoming Heroes album and a tune that he’s been playing live since late last year. On my first listen to the studio version of the song, I couldn’t help but thinkRead More

After years of battling with Curb Records to have his albums released, Hank III finally broke free from his contract a little over a year ago. You May Also Like: Dave Stryker – ‘Eight Track III’ (2019) Tim Berne, Aurora Nealand + Hank Roberts – ‘Oceans And’ (2023)

We dug back into some of Lionel Richie’s greatest moments – as a solo artist, with the Commodores and even with another, harder-edged duet partner.

Hank III often gets the credit for reviving the traditional country sound. Though he obviously doesn’t have as noticeable a country name, the true godfather of the neo-traditionalist movement might be Wayne “The Train” Hancock. You May Also Like: Why I Avoided Herbie Hancock’s Triumphant ‘River: The Joni Letters’ ForRead More