The pairing of former Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally and former chart-leading pop-song craftsman Andy Partridge may seem strange at first, but it really isn’t.

Inspirational but not Pollyanna, musically complex but approachable, Darius Lux’s new EP Time is Now finds a way to encourage without stumbling into comfy bromides, to challenge without becoming radio-unfriendly. You May Also Like: Matthew Lux’s Communication Arts Quartet – Contra/Fact (2018)

One thing became readily apparent to me from listening to Bruce Kaphan’s new album and that is, Kaphan and I are in strong agreement that there really isn’t any reason why the pedal steel guitar doesn’t belong in jazz or any other styles of music. You May Also Like: MaryRead More

According to Nikki Sixx, Motley Crue’s new single “Sex” sounds like the band’s debut album Too Fast for Love. Maybe Nikki has been around those loud amps too long and damaged his hearing beyond repair. You May Also Like: Motley Crue, ‘The Dirt’ (2019): Movies Why That Self-Titled 1994 AlbumRead More

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are set to reunite for a 36-date North American tour as the Who, presenting a concert called “Quadrophenia and More.” The dates, included below, will feature that legendary 1973 release in its entirety, plus a few other Who favorites. The second Who rock opera, QuadropheniaRead More

Chris Squire discusses Yes’ transition from one frontman to another, and the persistent rumors of a possible reunion with Jon Anderson.

Since around the 13th century, the Kouyaté family has upheld a proud tradition as oral historians and folk virtuosic musicians, or griots, serving ancient kings who once ruled over West Africa. You May Also Like: Matt Mitchell – ‘Phalanx Ambassadors’ (2019) Eric Bibb – ‘Global Griot’ (2018) Giorgi Mikadze –Read More

So much great music gets banished to the vaults, and that includes Brain Police’s demo album. Recorded in 1968, the disc should have fallen into the mitts of a major label, but apparently the stars were simply not aligned the moment the project materialized. The album, which though reissued inRead More

Even as Marillion puts the finishing touches on their forthcoming 2012 studio album, the prog rockers have released a new song — called “Power.” You May Also Like: Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation How Marillion Kept Their Momentum Going With ‘Somewhere Else’

Wondering what’s happened to former Yes singer Benoit David? He’s rejoined his old band Mystery, which has now been bolstered by the addition of former Spock’s Beard drummer Nick D’Virgilio. You May Also Like: Songs from the Dearly Departed David Bowie, Eagles, Prince + others: Odd Couples China Crisis, “TragedyRead More