Laurence Juber – Standard Time (1982; 2018 reissue)
‘Standard Time’ launched Wings guitarist Laurence Juber’s highly respected career as a sophisticated yet graceful finger-style solo performer.
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Badfinger’s Joey Molland – The Pilgrim (1992): Forgotten Series
The specter of Badfinger manifests throughout, but ‘The Pilgrim’ ends up reinforcing Joey Molland’s ability to stand on his own.
Anna Nalick, singer-songwriter: Something Else! Interview
Anna Nalick joined Kristina Mondo to discuss the best piece of advice she was ever given, her dream collaborator and her very first song-writing experience.
Steve Porcaro goes inside Toto’s new music: ‘It was a Toto first’
Toto’s Steve Porcaro joins Preston Frazier to discuss their expanded greatest-hits package, and how a key moment on his recent solo project impacted the band.
The Young Rascals – Groovin’ (1967): On Second Thought
Although the Young Rascals were already tuned in and tight, ‘Groovin” showed off a new-found sense of maturity and sophistication.
Giada Valenti, “Gracias a La Vida” (2018): One Track Mind
An example of what pure joy and gratitude should sound like, Giada Valenti’s “Gracias a La Vida” is a worthy tribute to life.
Liam Gallagher – As You Were vs. Noel Gallagher – Who Built the Moon? (2017): Odd Couples
Maybe it’s about time that Noel and Liam Gallagher were left to pursue their muses, without the pressure of nostalgia.
The Lovin’ Spoonful – Daydream (1966): On Second Thought
The Lovin’ Spoonful really sounded like nobody except themselves, and their 1966 sophomore release ‘Daydream’ consistently underscored that individuality.
Katy Perry, December 4, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Katy Perry’s concert was spectacle on the grandest of scales played out on an enormous, ever-changing stage. And the music wasn’t bad, either.
Tomi Malm – Walkin’ on Air (2017)
‘Walkin’ on Air’ is a terrific showcase for Tomi Malm’s soulful AOR songwriting, West Coast-level production and a creme de la creme of players.
