Preston Frazier’s Best Songs of 2019 list includes rock, jazz and R&B, with a shout out to the continuing resonance of an old favorite from Walter Becker.

My Chemical Romance internalized an impressive array of influences, then made them their own 15 years ago.

Walter Becker’s unfinished “War Baby” is just one of several examples where he used metaphor to describe a relationship as a game of contention.

A brief public service message for long-time Bob Dylan collectors: Don’t get rid of your bootlegs.

Steve Hackett, more than anyone else, has kept the Genesis flag flying in the 21st century.

They’re coming off a well-received album, and an opening spot with the Rolling Stones. But Bishop Gunn is just getting started.

Nick Frater’s ‘Full Fathom Freight-Train’ pulls all the right levers when it comes to capturing the essence of ’70s pop rock.

Billy Sherwood, Fernando Perdomo and others are featured on Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

The second album by Kaprekar’s Constant requires a patient listen, but it eventually reveals so much beauty.

Jon Herington drops by to discuss his new duo project with Jim Beard, covering Steely Dan, and his all-time favorite albums.