Here’s why Preston Frazier says albums from Steve Porcaro, Vernon Reid, Fernando Perdomo and others are the Best of 2025 Pop and Rock.

A bold and deeply personal statement, ‘The Very Day’ highlights Toto alum Steve Porcaro’s mastery as a songwriter while refusing to be confined by expectations.

Written by Steve Porcaro and Jude Cole, “2x Lover” is a showcase not only for their songwriting but also a powerful reminder of Porcaro’s producer skills.

Steve Porcaro helped make this summer extra special by releasing “Miss Jane Sinclair,” the first single from his upcoming album ‘The Very Day.’

I was a little underwhelmed when the last genuinely new Toto album arrived 10 years ago today – but there were a few stand-out songs.

Given the proclamation that there’ll be no more new music from Toto, “Chase the Rain” makes another compelling case for a second Steve Porcaro solo album.

Completed years later from an old demo, “In a Little While” could have appeared on any previous Toto album and still been a standout.

Rather than trying to sound exactly like the inspiration, ‘Fanfare For the Uncommon Man: The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert’ takes a personal tack.

“The Little Things” ranks among the top of Steve Porcaro’s songs, and is my favorite Toto deep cut.

‘Toto XIV’ was a strong album overall, but the band seemed to have lost its desire to evolve.