Ever Wonder How David Byrne Fit Inside That Giant Talking Heads Suit?
David Byrne’s suit became a defining image from the Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ – and a key element in the clip announcing the film’s new re-release.
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John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood, Downes Braide Association + Others: Five for the Road
John Wetton, Jonny Greenwood and Downes Braide Association headline this edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’
Record buyers stayed away in droves when Bruce Springsteen’s sophomore LP arrived 50 years ago today. Here’s why it’s actually one of rock’s perfect albums.
Soft Machine – ‘Other Doors’ (2023)
Soft Machine is a living musical equation that continues to evolve, while cradling a nest in the cathedral melodies of Canterbury city.
Why Warren Zevon Shouldn’t Only Be Remembered For a Novelty Single
By the time Warren Zevon died 20 years ago today, he’d created a discography that transcended “Werewolves of London.” Here’s a look back at five gems.
How Lindsey Buckingham Balanced It All on the Underrated ‘Gift of Screws’
Released 15 years ago this month, ‘Gift of Screws’ pulled together all of Lindsey Buckingham’s considerable strengths without going overboard on his quirks.
Paul Levinson – ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ (2022)
Winner of the Mary Shelley Award, Paul Levinson’s ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ is totally original, fascinating and a lot of fun.
Walter Becker’s ‘Three Picture Deal,’ ‘Love in the 4th’ + Others: Gimme Five
When Walter Becker died today in 2017, he’d already created a fantastic legacy with Steely Dan. His solo work was less heralded, but no less interesting.
Philip Seth Campbell – ‘City Lights’
The new album from Philip Seth Campbell, gravel-voiced lead singer for Scotland’s excellent Temperance Movement, rekindles any lost love for rock ‘n’ roll.
How Neil Young’s Complex, Hypnotic ‘Greendale’ Revived the Concept Album
Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s ‘Greendale’ arrived 20 years ago this week as an exploration of murder, art and intrigue in a mythical coastal California town.
