Johnny Pacheco – ‘Mi Nuevo Tumbao … Canonazo’ (1964; 2024 reissue)
Johnny Pacheco’s vision, combined with the power of his band, helped craft a new identity for Latin music that resonated far beyond its cultural origins.
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Mark Bacino Takes a Deep Dive Into ‘Top of the World’: Something Else! Interview
Mark Bacino joined Preston Frazier to discuss his writing process and the long-awaited new studio album, ‘Top of the World.’
Nick Finzer’s Long Journey to ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions’: Something Else! Interview
Nick Finzer joined Preston Frazier to discuss ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions,’ his sixth album as a band leader.
The Ageless Mystery and Otherworldly Charge of Jeff Buckley
Somehow already gone more than 25 years, Jeff Buckley seemed to have been born with one foot already rooted in the beyond.
Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom – ‘Tues Days’ (2021)
There was no pressure to formulate a plan, as an album wasn’t on their minds. So, Allison Miller and Jane Ira Bloom played with total abandon.
Arthur Alexander – ‘One Bar Left’ (2018): On Second Thought
A fantastic album from top to bottom, ‘One Bar Left’ continually spotlights Arthur Alexander’s allegiance to authentic rock ‘n’ roll.
Sorrows – ‘Bad Times Good Times’ (2010): On Second Thought
‘Bad Times Good Times’ ably illustrates Sorrow’s forte for playing the melodically structured guitar pop linked with groups like Raspberries and Blue Ash.
The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series
Coming together in 1973, the Poppees were born either a decade too late or a few years too early.
Rebecca Angel – ‘Love Life Choices’ (2021)
With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.
Duotrio – ‘In the Bright and Deep’ (2020)
Duotrio’s ‘In the Bright and Deep’ is an enjoyable outing, one that like its too-brief solos leaves the listener looking forward to more.
