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Yes, "Homeworld (The Ladder)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Boasting a dramatic and broad set of ideas, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” is Yes music of the highest order.

Ben Levin, Making Movies, Mai Leisz + Others: Five For the Road

Ben Levin, Making Movies, Mai Leisz + Others: Five For the Road

Ben Levin, Making Movies and Mai Leisz are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

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Rich Halley, with the Matthew Shipp Trio – ‘Terra Incognita’ (2019)

Rich Halley’s inspired collaboration provides the visionary interplay, the spirituality and, yes, the flair for melody that are hallmarks of both sides.

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John Pearce – ‘Just Friends’ (2019)

Standards are treated with respect, but still given a striking individuality on violinist John Pearce’s debut ‘Just Friends.’

Chicago, "Doin' Business" from 'Chicago XIV' (1980): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Doin’ Business” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park

It’s a shame this didn’t make the album: “Doin’ Business” would have made a great replacement for a few duds on ‘Chicago XIV.’

Adrian Belew Power Trio's 'e' Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Released 10 years ago today, ‘e’ did more than advance Adrian Belew’s considerable legacy. It introduced us to a pair of exciting new talents.

Meet Refuge, the Coolest Blues-Rocking Jam Band Kids in the World

Meet Refuge, the Coolest Blues-Rocking Jam Band Kids in the World

Greg Granger is joined by the up-and-coming Kenya-based group Refuge, now set for their first international gig at Germany’s Bautz Music Festival.

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Bloody Hammers – ‘The Summoning’ (2019)

Bloody Hammers strike the perfect mix of riffs, mood, melody and camp to drive a stake right through my metal heart.

Toto, "No Love" from 'Mindfields' (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s country collaboration with Clint Black is a delightful surprise right in the middle of 1999’s always-eclectic ‘Mindfields.’

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Don Breithaupt on ‘Friday,’ and What’s Ahead for Monkey House: Something Else! Interview

Don Breithaupt joins Preston Frazier to discuss ‘Friday,’ Monkey House’s long-awaited follow up to 2016’s ‘Left.’