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Mark Bacino Takes a Deep Dive Into 'Top of the World': Something Else! Interview

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.’

Delay Tactics – 'Out-Pop Options' (1982); 'Any Questions?' (1984; 2024 reissue)

Delay Tactics – ‘Out-Pop Options’ (1982); ‘Any Questions?’ (1984; 2024 reissue)

A new reissue of ‘Out-Pop Options’ and ‘Any Questions?’ from Carl Weingarten’s Delay Tactics shows that great prog music survived 1977’s big punk asteroid.

Mark Bacino - 'Top of the World' (2024)

Mark Bacino – ‘Top of the World’ (2024)

There’s been a long road to Mark Bacino’s fourth album – but it was well worth it.

Sylvester - 'Live at the Opera House' (2024)

Sylvester – ‘Live at the Opera House’ (2024)

Sylvester has enjoyed a surge in popularity in the decades after his death. ‘Live at the Opera House’ gives new listeners over two hours of reasons why.

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill Prepare New LP Ahead of Hall of Fame Show

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill Prepare New LP Ahead of Hall of Fame Show

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill joined Steve Matteo to discuss ‘Long After the Fire’ and appearing at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

How Mitch Easter Helped Take Velvet Crush to a New Level

How Mitch Easter Helped Take Velvet Crush to a New Level

Velvet Crush had already made a critical splash before ‘Teenage Symphonies to God’ arrived 30 years ago today. Then something amazing happened.

Dragon - 'O Zambezi' (1978): Antipodean April

Dragon – ‘O Zambezi’ (1978): Antipodean April

If record execs and promoters had any idea what to do with Dragon, this fun, accessible New Zealand power pop band could have been big in America.

Hello Sailor - 'Hello Sailor' (1977): Antipodean April

Hello Sailor – ‘Hello Sailor’ (1977): Antipodean April

‘Hello Sailor’ is pure fun ’70s rock through a Kiwi lens, with songs boasting elements of funk, R&B, psychedelic, and even a bit of a Polynesian influence.

How the Bee Gees Overcame It All to Produce the Magical 'Odessa'

How the Bee Gees Overcame It All to Produce the Magical ‘Odessa’

The Bee Gees were in a precarious position 55 years ago when their only original double album was first released in the UK. They turned in a masterpiece.

How Billy Joel's 'Turn the Lights Back On' Recalls Past Glories

How Billy Joel’s ‘Turn the Lights Back On’ Recalls Past Glories

Billy Joel’s last album of pop-rock music was 1993’s mediocre ‘River of Dreams,’ but this single shows there is still talent burning.