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Richard X. Heyman – ‘Pop Circles’ (2019)

A flawless collection of pop rocking shapes and sounds, ‘Pop Circles’ finds Richard X. Heyman in his element once again.

Tortoise's Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace

Tortoise’s Quietly Effective Eponymous Album Burrowed In at its Own Pace

Released 25 years ago this week, Tortoise’s self-titled album still evokes a mood.

Here's How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band's Slightly Flawed 'Dog'

Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’

Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.

'A Ghost is Born' Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

‘A Ghost is Born’ Presented Wilco at Their Most Earnest and Honest

15 years ago this month, Wilco released an album that sounded like someone at the bottom, looking up.

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The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind

The debut single from the Cretins is a ’60s mid-tempo garage rocker that’s instantly catchy, contemporary, and memorable.

Tortoise's 'Beacons of Ancestorship' Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

Tortoise’s ‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ Provided Intriguing New Insights Into Post Rock

‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ has been around for a decade now, and I still can’t decide about Tortoise’s very modern musical style.

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on 'Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King'

How Dave Matthews Got His Groove Back on ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’

Before ‘Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’ arrived 10 years ago today, I had pretty much given up on the Dave Matthews Band.

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Waterboys – ‘Where the Action Is’ (2019)

The Waterboys have made something quite different with ‘Where the Action Is,’ an album that defies categorization.

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Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview

Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.

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The Black Keys Pushed Forward Without Losing Their Way on ‘Turn Blue’

The Black Keys released ‘Turn Blue,’ an album that refused to cling to past glory, five years ago today.