JUNO Fever (or Not): The Modern World Meets the Boogie Woogie Flu
A few music-related thoughts as we self isolate, elbow bump and search desperately for bathroom tissue during the coronavirus pandemic.
A few music-related thoughts as we self isolate, elbow bump and search desperately for bathroom tissue during the coronavirus pandemic.
The b-side to the only single from Toto’s ‘Through the Looking Glass’ seems like an odd choice.

Every Necks album is a plot twist in a long-running musical riddle, and ‘Three’ keeps the story very much alive for one of the most singular bands in contemporary music.
The Eddies have an impressive track record, and “Hey Baby” keys in as another fine addition to their catalog.
Penned by long-time member James Pankow, “Once in a Lifetime” finishes ‘Chicago 17’ with a bang.
Horse Lords make instrumentals that are largely unlike anything you’ve heard before but through clever and deliberate planning, make wildly disparate songs that draw you in all the same.
#Bloomerangs has achieved something which is not easy on ‘Moments and Fragments,’ linking many different influences and musical references.
There’s a roomful of artistic capacity between just Mike Keneally and Scott Schorr. ‘MFTJ’ puts it to good use.

Here is Butcher Brown’s new, smooth-as-a-baby’s-behind rendition of Ronnie Laws’ hypnotic groover from 1975, “Tidal Wave.” Good call for bringing such a fresh jam from the mid-70’s out of obscurity, as Black Moon did a generation ago.
Ken Sharp’s new benefit single is a tribute to Davy Jones, with proceeds going to the late Monkees star’s Equine Memorial Foundation.