Stepford Knives, “Blue In the Face” (2020): One Track Mind
Those who like pop greased with a dash of funky grunge will take an immediate shine to the newly formed Stepford Knives’ musical vision.
Those who like pop greased with a dash of funky grunge will take an immediate shine to the newly formed Stepford Knives’ musical vision.
Former Chicago singer and bassist Jeff Coffey tackles this Kenny Loggins classic with an all-out embrace of its formidable original vocal challenges.
Released 35 years ago today on the U.S. edition of the Smiths’ second album, “How Soon Is Now” provided an era-defining riff to a new generation.
Recorded over a single day 50 years ago this month, John Lennon’s ‘Instant Karma’ pointed the way for the triumph of his solo debut.
Recalling a time of trust and innocence, Marty Penrose’s “My Side of the Merri” is dewy-eyed nostalgia at its best.
With Kait Dunton’s ‘trioKAIT Live at the Blue Whale,’ the integrity of the compositions and the sheer musical ability holds up just fine on stage, thank you very much.

Sticking fast to Richard Turgeon’s most recent recordings, “Joelene” rocks with continual strength and stamina.

Walter Becker’s unfinished “War Baby” is just one of several examples where he used metaphor to describe a relationship as a game of contention.

Pat Metheny’s “You Are” is the scintillating second advance single from his upcoming album ‘From The Place.’

Dory Previn’s lady with the braid presents herself as casual and cool as she can, but underneath it the reality of her real feelings shimmer.