David Preston, Rob Meany, Esthesis Quartet + Others: Five for the Road
David Preston, Rob Meany and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
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Steve Lukather, “When I See You Again” from ‘Bridges’ (2023): One Track Mind
Steve Lukather returns with a Toto-sounding single, just two years after ending his longest-ever dry spell as a solo artist.
How ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees’ Blew Away Their Pre-Fab Image
The genre-blending Monkees did a great job of flaunting their mercurial talents 55 years ago this month on ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees.’
Agony Street – ‘Italian Whisky’ (2023)
To almost quote the great Nick Lowe, the new album from Agony Street is Pure Pop for Always Now People.
Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs
Released 50 years ago, “Sail On, Sailor” was a highlight of a Beach Boys era marked by seismic change, both musically and visually. It wouldn’t last.
Andrea Ward – ‘Ribbon of Water’ (2023)
The music on ‘Ribbon of Water’ is delicate, yet woven through with a lyrical strength that comes from the experiences Andrea Ward clearly taps into.
I Don’t Understand Styx’s ‘Mr. Roboto,’ But I Can’t Get Enough of It
Secret, secret – I’ve got a secret: Styx’s “Mr. Roboto” arrived 40 years ago today as a nonsensical band-busting hit. I turn it up every time.
Four Monkees Deep Cuts That Will Simply Blow Your Mind
In celebration of what would have been Mike Nesmith’s 80th birthday, let’s explore some quite surprising lesser-known songs from the Monkees.
Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues
The Beatles premiered their blatantly weird, critically savaged ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ film 55 years ago today on the BBC.
The Largely Forgotten Beatles B-Side That Tied Their Influences Together
Passed over as an A-side, “Thank You Girl” illustrated the foundational role the blues, R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll played in the Beatles’ early sound.
