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Curt Sydnor, "Them!" from 'Deep End Shallow' (2020): Something Else! Premiere

Curt Sydnor, “Them!” from ‘Deep End Shallow’ (2020): Something Else! Premiere

Here is the worldwide premiere of “Them!,” from Curt Syndor’s upcoming release ‘Deep End Shallow,’ on Out of Your Head Records.

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The Necks – ‘Three’ (2020)

Every Necks album is a plot twist in a long-running musical riddle, and ‘Three’ keeps the story very much alive for one of the most singular bands in contemporary music.

Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan's 'Katy Lied'

Five Deep Cuts Underscore the Overlooked Brilliance of Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied’

Let’s return to a handful of lesser-known moments from Steely Dan’s ‘Katy Lied,’ which arrived 45 years ago this month.

MFTJ [Mike Keneally + Scott Schorr] - 'MFTJ' (2020)

MFTJ [Mike Keneally + Scott Schorr] – ‘MFTJ’ (2020)

There’s a roomful of artistic capacity between just Mike Keneally and Scott Schorr. ‘MFTJ’ puts it to good use.

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Butcher Brown, “Tidal Wave” (2020): One Track Mind

Here is Butcher Brown’s new, smooth-as-a-baby’s-behind rendition of Ronnie Laws’ hypnotic groover from 1975, “Tidal Wave.” Good call for bringing such a fresh jam from the mid-70’s out of obscurity, as Black Moon did a generation ago.

Circles Around the Sun - 'Circles Around the Sun' (2020)

Circles Around the Sun – ‘Circles Around the Sun’ (2020)

Circles Around the Sun first gestated when Neal Casal was assigned to come up with intermission music for the Grateful Dead’s Fare Thee Well dates.

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor's 'Sweet Baby James'

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’

Issued 50 years ago this month, ‘Sweet Baby James’ showcased a calm defiance of trends, catapulting James Taylor to superstardom.

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Pat Metheny – ‘From This Place’ (2020)

Broadly speaking, ‘From This Place’ is the classic Pat Metheny plot updated with new twists; that is still miles better than what the vast majority of artists are capable of today – jazz or not.

Matthew Shipp + Nate Wooley - 'What If?' (2019)

Matthew Shipp + Nate Wooley – ‘What If?’ (2019)

Two original voices on piano and trumpet combine for a third, unified original voice, as Matthew Shipp and Nate Wooley find a telepathic communion.

Giorgi Mikadze - 'Georgian Microjamz' (2020)

Giorgi Mikadze – ‘Georgian Microjamz’ (2020)

Giorgi Mikadze tells a lot about himself on his first record as a leader. He is telling us he’s proud of where he’s from and quite honestly, he’s got plenty to be proud of.