Jose James – Yesterday I Had the Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday (2015)
Jose James’ new collection of classic Billie Holiday covers makes for a stellar, if somber, album. Yesterday I had the blues, indeed.
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For Mickey Thomas, Starship’s “Sara” still holds haunting mysteries: ‘An audiophile song’
Released on March 15, 1986, “Sara” was the second of three clustered, mid-1980s No. 1 hit singles for Starship — but one that’s held up much better.
The Big Sexy, “Better Soon” from Batsu (2014): One Track Mind
When I heard the Big Sexy’s theme song of comedian J-L Cauvin, I was intrigued. Figuring out who actually performed it was another matter.
Remembering Joni Mitchell’s Intriguing Jazz Period: ‘An Incredible Legacy in Music’
A discussion about Joni Mitchell’s jazz period with Robben Ford, who performed on some of her most closely dissected (if not always best loved) albums.
Dropkick – Good Vibes: The Dropkick Songbook Vol. 1 (2014)
If you missed Dropkick the first time around, here’s your chance to sample the Scottish band’s wares in a single swoop.
Andreas Varady, “Do It Again” from Andreas Varady (2014): One Track Mind
Andreas Varady’s Steely Dan remake begins with an approach out of the Wes Montgomery playbook. Then something interesting happens.
Julian Leal – A New Beginning (2014)
Catchy songwriting, combined with imaginative breaks supply Julian Leal’s synth-poppy ‘A New Beginning’ with vitality and direction.
Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Covers
We find a wide diversity of artists applying a wide diversity of styles.
Something Else! exclusive stream: Caleb Hawley, “Give It Away” from Side 2 EP (2014)
Why “Shake It Off” when you can “Give It Away”? Hawley answers that question.
Something Else! sneak peek: Dirty Loops, “Wake Me Up” (2014)
A lot of Dirty Loops’ covers have been released via YouTube, and the latest one to hit the video circuit is their more organic, more virtuosic rendition of Avicii’s Aloe Blacc-sung “Wake Me Up.”
