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Jellyfish – Stack-a-Tracks (2012)

We Jellyfish fans will take whatever new music from the band we can get, even if by “new” that means “the same old music in a new form.” Record Store Day’s now annual Black Friday event this year included a limited edition of the bands two albums Bellybutton and SpiltRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Canadian Bands Edition

In a pitched battle for Canuck supremacy, Neil Young edged out Rush by just one mention, as we imagined what being stranded on an island just off the coast of Canada might be like. You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’s Signature Bands Canadian Brass –Read More

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One Track Mind: Fates Warning, “Under The Milky Way” (2006)

This is what the internet is, or should be, all about: stumbling onto some weird thing that thrills you. Take that as you may, obviously, but as a music fiend, I’m talking about moments like right now where searching for one thing I find something else You May Also Like:Read More

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Desert Island Discs: Guitar Record Edition

Stuck on a desert island, you’re going to want to rock every once in a while, right? That’s where this string-bending, axe-swinging, fretboard-melting, amp-blowing list comes in. You May Also Like: Robben Ford’s Tasty, Energetic ‘Soul on Ten’ Reframed His Recent Work Bill Frisell’s Timeless ‘Live’ Opened Up a NewRead More

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Tired of “Stairway to Heaven”? Try These Led Zeppelin Songs Instead

We dug into Led Zeppelin’s 1969 sophomore release, 1970’s ‘III,’ 1975’s ‘Physical Graffiti,’ and 1976’s ‘Presence’ for slightly lesser-known highlights.

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Steven Wilson – Get All You Deserve (2012)

Get All You Deserve, the just-released concert DVD from Steven Wilson, showcases a live performer coming into his own, even as it provides a brief glimpse into his forthcoming new solo release. You May Also Like: Chicago – Chicago II (1970; 2017 Steven Wilson Remix)

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Desert Island Discs: Original Movie Soundtrack Edition

Make fun of the “Saturday Night Fever” all you want, but our group won’t be leaving for their doomed trek without this oft-dissed soundtrack. You May Also Like: Bob Dylan’s Elvis Movie: ‘Hearts of Fire’ (1986) Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues ‘BecomingRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Box Set Edition

Given a chance to stuff five box sets into our baggage before that fateful trip, our panel of intrepid travelers has selected the Beatles and Miles Davis as must-have items. But not by much. You May Also Like: Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020) David Garfield, “Sir Charles” from ‘Stretchin’Read More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Peter Blegvad and Andy Partridge, "Sacred Objects" (2012)

Hot on the heels of his collaboration (as songwriter) with guitarist/vocalist Mike Keneally, Andy Partridge has a second project due out soon with songwriter Peter Blegvad. You May Also Like: Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind How Mike Keneally’s Comeback on ‘The Universe Will Provide’ FulfilledRead More

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Desert Island Discs: 1990s Rock and Pop Edition

Though the 1990s are generally associated with the shooting-star grunge movement, our desert island is apparently going to have precious few albums from the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. You May Also Like: The Smithereens Created a Stone Cold Pop-Rock Classic With ’11’ How Citizen K’sRead More