Many folks (and not just “Young Folks”) ended up hearing the biggest hit single to feature whistling since maybe Mitch Miller’s theme from “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” You May Also Like: Vincent Meissner Trio, “Young Folks” from ‘Wille’ (2023): One Track Mind John Lennon – ‘Gimme Some Truth’Read More

Haim’s debut Days Are Gone is an outstanding instance of throwback pop and 1970s influences stitched together in colorful and undeniably fun fashion. You May Also Like: Carl Weingarten – ‘Ember Days’ (2021)

At City Winery, Chicago: Since 2012, Michael Nesmith has toured around the country with the Monkees and as a solo act. You May Also Like: No related posts.

There are many descriptions of the album The Ghost of Tom Joad as being “bleak” and “tuneless,” which leads me to wonder how exactly is a person supposed to render situations of no hope in an artistic context. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Listening to a bass player’s album is like watching porn to me. At first it seems like a good idea, but a few minutes in I get bored and would rather nap. You May Also Like: Leslie Johnson Discusses Getting Funky on #3, Looks Ahead to What’s Next

Oh, the rumors they are a’ raging. Word is that on November 19th, a recording of Bruce Springsteen doing “High Hopes” will be released in Germany. You May Also Like: No related posts.

There would be no poetry this time, some 44 years after the Rolling Stones last took the stage at London’s Hyde Park. Back then, in 1969, they were eulogizing Brian Jones, then just two days dead. You May Also Like: Rolling Stones – ‘GRRR Live!’ (2023)

That the poetry of Persian poet Rumi still matters today goes without saying. The Sufi saint’s words have inspired generations of musicians, writers, vocalists, and even philosophers the world over. You May Also Like: Reza Khan – ‘Imaginary Road’ (2021) Defne Sahin – ‘Hope’ (2023)

I’ll make a confession at the top of this review that will invalidate my opinion in the eyes of many Nightwish fans, but I didn’t really like the band with Tarja Turunen. You May Also Like: Aerosmith – ‘1971: The Road Starts Hear’ (2022) Gloryhammer, “Fly Away” (2022): One TrackRead More

Ace straight-ahead jazz guitar player Eric DiVito didn’t make a record until his 30s but he seems intent on catching up. You May Also Like: Cassandra Wilson’s slow-starting Loverly didn’t take her usual risks Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought