Susan Alcorn – ‘Pedernal’ (2020)
We’ve known for a long time that Susan Alcorn is an amazing pedal steel guitarist. With ‘Pedernal,’ we now know that she is an amazing all-around artist, too.
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Tower of Power’s Emilio Castillo: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Curtis Mayfield, Howard Tate and the Spinners.
The Nels Cline Singers – ‘Share the Wealth’ (2020)
Whatever expectations you can make about a new Nels Cline Singers release, ‘Share the Wealth’ exceeds them all.
Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind
Paul McCartney’s planned release of ‘McCartney III’ brought us back to one of the most inventive and surprising moments from his last solo era.
Avawaves – ‘Voyager II’ (2020)
While classical purists may be aghast, Avawaves’ ambient varient is enjoyable for those with open ears.
Yes, “Light of the Ages” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays
Yes acquits itself well on “Light of the Ages,” whetting the appetite for an album of new music in 2021.
Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop, “Present Tense” (2020): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of Ernesto Cervini and Turboprop’s smart cover of Radiohead’s “Present Tense.”
Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020)
If you’re going to go extreme, do it with conviction. Jon Irabagon, Mike Pride, Mick Barr and Ava Mendoza are committed as ever for ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But The Blues Volume 3: Anatomical Snuffbox.’
Projekt Gemineye, “Sacred Sons” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book II’ (2020): One Track Mind
Picking up where Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ left off, Mark Anthony K hints at a conclusion to the tale.
Chicago, “God Save the Queen” from ‘Twenty 1’ (1991): Saturdays in the Park
“God Save the Queen” is perhaps the best track on ‘Twenty 1,’ and easily one of Chicago’s better post-Terry Kath songs.
