Steve Porcaro, Vernon Reid, Steve Morse + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best of 2025 Pop and Rock
Here’s why Preston Frazier says albums from Steve Porcaro, Vernon Reid, Fernando Perdomo and others are the Best of 2025 Pop and Rock.
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The Beatles’ Charismatic ‘Help!’: 60 Years Later
Mike Tiano argues that the often-overlooked ‘Help!’ film is a lively reminder of why the Beatles were, and remain, a positive and lasting phenomenon.
Everything Fab Four Fest: Time to Celebrate the Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’
Steve Matteo interviews Ken Womack, an author of multiple books on the Beatles who is spearheading Everything Fab Four Fest: Celebrating Rubber Soul.
Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen
Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived 50 years ago this month to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.
Steve Porcaro – ‘The Very Day’ (2025)
A bold and deeply personal statement, ‘The Very Day’ highlights Toto alum Steve Porcaro’s mastery as a songwriter while refusing to be confined by expectations.
Steve Porcaro with Jude Cole, “2x Lover” (2025): One Track Mind
Written by Steve Porcaro and Jude Cole, “2x Lover” is a showcase not only for their songwriting but also a powerful reminder of Porcaro’s producer skills.
Rick Davies’ Five Greatest Supertramp Moments
Well, actually seven. Limiting it to just five Supertramp songs would have been … the “crime of the century.”
For Mickey Thomas, Starship’s ‘Sara’ Still Holds Haunting Mysteries
“Sara” arrived with ‘Knee Deep in the Hoopla’ 40 years ago today, and later became one of three No. 1 hits for Starship. Here’s why it’s held up much better.
Christine McVie’s ‘You Make Loving Fun,’ ‘Brown Eyes,’ others: Gimme Five
Christine McVie officially joined Fleetwood Mac 55 years ago this month, beginning a transformational period for the longtime blues-rock band.
How Brian Wilson Helped the Beach Boys Transcend Their Critics
They dealt with internal strife, drugs and health issues but nothing could keep the Beach Boys – and Brian Wilson – from the pantheon of pop music gods.
