In the beginning, Christian Kjellvander obtained success with the Loosegoats, a band whose righteous roots rock offerings still make many a fan and critics top ten list You May Also Like: Christian Marien Quartett – ‘How Long Is Now’ (2024) Michael Sherwood + Christian Nesmith, “Sally’s Ass” from Groovy LemonRead More

David Marks found himself on the outside looking in when Mike Love continued with a scaled-down version of the Beach Boys after their 50th anniversary tour. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album: ‘I changed my mind’

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Second acts are difficult; third acts, even more so. But what of a fourth? That’s Elton John, who’s already been a country-inflected singer-songwriter, Captain Fantastic and a mainstream pop star. You May Also Like: Elton John’s unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen Elton John – Greatest HitsRead More

If Greg Lake didn’t already have an appreciation for the unique syncopations of the Beatles rhythm section, he certainly learned a thing or two while on tour with Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band. You May Also Like: Ringo Starr’s Y Not was elevated by a dark Paul McCartney duet:Read More

This is the title track for a sophomore release that’s been five years – and a lifetime – in the making. Twice, guitarist Joel August has put his dreams for becoming a musician on hold. You May Also Like: Mike Pride – ‘Marimba, July’ and ‘Drums, August’ (2019) Nick Finzer,Read More

Harry Chapin’s relatively short career as a singer/songwriter came to an end when he died in a car accident in 1981. He’s probably remembered by the general public mostly for his No. 1 single “Cat’s in the Cradle” You May Also Like: Day and Taxi – ‘Devotion’ (2019) Harry BeckettRead More

The last time Sting approached his familial history amidst England’s rusting ship-building days of yore, it was on the occasion of his father’s death. He returns now with larger themes You May Also Like: Sting – 57th and 9th (2016) Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind HallRead More

Fresh from her controversial performance at the VMAs, Miley Cyrus just released the video for the second single off her upcoming album Bangerz. Musically, “Wrecking Ball” is an improvement over “We Can’t Stop” You May Also Like: Meet ‘The Wrecking Crew’: Largely anonymous studio geniuses behind countless hits Cyrus Chestnut,Read More

So much of the modern history of the Beatles revolves around the twin songwriting genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with George Harrison — and, particularly, Ringo Starr — often being all but ignored. You May Also Like: Ringo Starr’s Y Not was elevated by a dark Paul McCartneyRead More