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Something Else! sneak peek: Tommy Malone, “You May Laugh” from Poor Boy (2014)

Tommy Malone might forever be known as a founder and frontman for the widely admired subdudes, but as he reminded us last year with his first solo effort in ages, Natural Born Days, You May Also Like: The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019) The Blind Boys of Alabama’sRead More

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On Second Thought: Los Lonely Boys – Revelation (2014)

Today, the Texas blues rocking trio Los Lonely Boys release their latest studio effort Revelation. The three Garza brothers, hailing from San Angelo, Texas, first came to prominence with the release of their 2003 self-titled debut and 2004 hit single, “Heaven.” You May Also Like: Ozomatli to Host Benefit LiveRead More

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Josephine Foster – I’m A Dreamer (2013)

It is fair to say that Josephine Foster’s musical career has only varied slightly so far. Her songs are mostly based on poems by Emily Dickinson, children’s songs or traditional Spanish melodies. You May Also Like: Chris Potter – The Dreamer Is The Dream (2017) Seth Walker – Gotta GetRead More

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Thirty Steps To Forward – Hinterland (2013)

Siblings Seth and Gretchen Powers, who hail from the state of Michigan, are actually the engineers behind Thirty Steps To Forward. You May Also Like: Seth Walker, “We Got This” (2020): One Track Mind Seth Walker – Gotta Get Back (2016) Seth Walker – ‘I Hope I Know’ (2022)

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Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – South (2014)

Time on the road had led Black and the Rodeo Kings to a new sound, inside dressing rooms, in the backs of rumbling busses, in the merchandise tent adjacent to the darkened stage. You May Also Like: Canadian Brass – ‘Canadiana’ (2022) Joe Sofra, “One of Those Things” (2020): OneRead More

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‘We seem to be losing friends by the day’: Graham Nash’s touching tribute to Levon Helm

Graham Nash performed “Back Home,” a deeply emotional tribute to the Band’s Levon Helm, last night on Talks Music You May Also Like: How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback How Levon Helm’s ‘Electric Dirt’ Confirmed a Stirring Late-Career Resurgence ‘Burning Questions’ Found Graham Parker StillRead More

Levon Helm played a role in the Blues Brothers legend: ‘That’s the band I want’

Levon Helm played a role in the Blues Brothers legend: ‘That’s the band I want’

A New Year’s Eve show by Levon Helm and his RCO All Stars so impressed a member of the audience that he eventually swiped several members to form the basis of the Blues Brothers. You May Also Like: How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback HowRead More

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Roosevelt Dime – Full Head of Steam (2014)

You’d think all of this knee-slapping banjo jazz, rip-snorting jug music and grease-popping soul would be emanating from somewhere in the kudzu-covered reaches of the Deep South — not Brooklyn. You May Also Like: Cyril Neville Brought Patented Passion to the Aptly Named ‘Brand New Blues’ Michael Dease – AllRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Benmont Tench, “Blonde Girl, Blue Dress” (2014)

It’s perhaps unsurprising that nobody recognizes Benmont Tench, for too long the faceless soul of Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers. After all, singers and guitar players are typically the focal points. You May Also Like: Mudcrutch’s belated self-titled debut brought Tom Petty back to his roots Jorge Calderon – ‘Blue Rhythm Highway’Read More

Best of the Best: The Official™ Something Else! Top 10 for 2013: Steven Wilson, Black Sabbath, The Band

Best of the Best: The Official™ Something Else! Top 10 for 2013: Steven Wilson, Black Sabbath, The Band

Every one has had their individual say, made their choices, argued the point. Now, it’s time for consensus ruling from the bench: Here is The Official™ Top 10 for 2013 from Something Else! You May Also Like: Black Sabbath – ‘Black Sabbath’ (1970): On Second Thought How Robben Ford’s ‘TheRead More