It’s not an easy time to be an artist. The gotta-have-it generation picks up and puts down performers like toys they tire of easily, tweeting and commenting with agitated glee You May Also Like: Neal Schon, “Lady M” from Vortex (2015): One Track Mind Kait Dunton and trioKAIT, “The LadyRead More
Even with the Rob Ford debacle and the Senate spending scandal ruling the roost, it’s possible that Canada’s greatest national shame is that Winnipeg’s the Perms are not more well-known. You May Also Like: Bizingas – Eggs Up High (2015) Lizzy Rose, “Walk the Walk” from Crocodile Tears (2016): OneRead More
From the opening strokes of “Too Darn Hot,” it’s abundantly clear that Anthony Strong is the real deal. He swings hard and brims with confidence, filling Stepping Out with a brand of boldness that fits him like a perfect suit. You May Also Like: Kitty La Roar with Nick ShanklandRead More
A wonderfully textured and mystical recording, Sacred World is a tremendous introduction to drummer and composer Tarun Balani. You May Also Like: Sun Speak – Sacred Rubble (2015) Projekt Gemineye, “Sacred Sons” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book II’ (2020): One Track Mind Wadada Leo Smith, with Bill Laswell +Read More
For all the indications of Pearl Jam’s gloomy nature, that’s never been the opinion of yours truly. You May Also Like: Pearl Jam, “Soon Forget” from ‘Binaural’ (2000): One Track Mind Pearl Harbor and the Explosions – ‘Pearl Harbor and the Explosions’ (1979; 2019 reissue) Rob Mazurek & Exploding StarRead More
Natsuki Tamura’s latest release Dragon Nat reveals more of what makes the trumpeter tick. Featuring eight pieces that drift between melodic coherence and raucous provocativeness, this is a disc of multiple personalities. You May Also Like: Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura] – ‘Sleeping Cat’ (2022) Gato Libre [Natsuki Tamura, Satoko FujiiRead More
It’s unsurprising that Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz, her fourth studio album, would reflect the push-and-pull of a young adult trying to break away from an image crafted for her. You May Also Like: Cyrus Chestnut, “Gloria’s Step” from A Million Colors in Your Mind (2015)
Vampires have admittedly had a bad run as of late, with the original mythology of these creatures of the night having sunken into downright pathetic territory. You May Also Like: Rob Zombie – ‘The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser’ (2016) Act unnaturally: The Beatles’ Ringo Starr inRead More
When Justin Timberlake returned earlier this year with The 20/20 Experience, one of music’s greatest showmen displayed his unflustered allure and delivered 70-plus minutes of “supper club experience complete with plenty of bubbly.” You May Also Like: ‘The Terry Kath Experience’ (2017): Movies The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian SherwoodRead More
A stimulating, compelling, amusing record, Kaze’s Tornado once again establishes this group of musicians as among the most fascinating in jazz. You May Also Like: Kaze – ‘Unwritten’ (2024) Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Sand Storm’ (2020) Kaze + Ikue Mori – ‘Crustal Movement’ (2023)
