Though it came out just over a decade ago, Geddy Lee says he’s interested in doing a 5.1 remastering of Rush’s 2002 album Vapor Trails, a project that marked the band’s return to the studio after a six-year hiatus. You May Also Like: David Crosby, “Amelia” from ‘Sky Trails’ (2017):Read More

Scarlet Rivera was an American violinist, plying her trade in relative obscurity, when Bob Dylan tabbed her to take part in the sessions for what would become his 1976 album Desire. You May Also Like: Mark Knopfler credits Bob Dylan for sparking new music: ‘Bob was quite thoughtful about it’Read More

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While other rockers of his vintage seem to be slowing down, Van Halen’s David Lee Roth is still living it up — or, at the very least, still talking a very good game. You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)

Even as Black Sabbath appears headed toward its first-ever American charttopper with 13, we get a glimpse into the drummer Brad Wilk’s unique experience meshing with the veteran doom rockers. You May Also Like: Why Black Sabbath Went Out on a High Note With ’13’ Ian Gillan basically drank hisRead More

Sam Most, bebop’s pre-eminent flute player as well as one of the first ones, died Thursday morning. He was 82 years old. You May Also Like: Mort Weiss – Mort Weiss Is a Jazz Reality Show (2015) Sam Eastmond, jazz trumpeter: Something Else! Interview Sam Leak and Dan Tepfer –Read More

This angular and exciting track, featuring a tornadic assist from violinist Jerry Goodman, opens bassist Antoine Fafard’s terrific new prog/fusion album Occultus Tramitis. You May Also Like: Sasha’s Bloc + Jane Monheit, “Feels Like Jazz” (2015): Exclusive Something Else! stream

Over its lengthy history, the Deep Purple lineup has boasted a number huge stars — including David Coverdale, Joe Lynn Turner, Glenn Hughes and, of course, Ritchie Blackmore. Perhaps inevitably, someone had the idea of a reunion concert. You May Also Like: Ian Gillan on Deep Purple’s legendary lineup changes:Read More

Fergie Frederiksen is the living embodiment of the old saw: If you’re going through hell, keep going. Rather than wallowing in any kind of pity, much less anger, the former Toto frontman is charging headlong into a hopeful future You May Also Like: Toto – XIV (2015): Something Else! sneakRead More

He’s had the idea for decades. Finally, technology has caught up.