ALBUM REVIEW: CHRIS STAMEY, “New Songs For The 20th Century”
For someone who has carved out his niche creating pop music with melodically angular twists, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that for his newest release, Chris Stamey would devise…
In Memoriam: Ric Ocasek (1949-2019)
The Cars' Ric Ocasek was a pop artist who never neglected the "artist" part.
The Who To Release New Studio Album, “WHO”
The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history, they’re one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records worldwide including 9 US…
Review: Mike Patton and Jean-Claude Vannier – “Corpse Flower”
I first heard vocal shape-shifter Mike Patton’s collaborate with John Erik Kaada, the Norwegian composer, back in 2004. It was, even in the light of a performer known for not…
Singles Bar: Weezer, “The End Of The Game”
The supposed simple charms of "The End Of The Game" just don't hang in there.
TRACK PREMIERE: STEVE BOTTARI, “The Other Side Of Dark”
Steve Bottari is a musician’s musician: from working with legends such as Dion (yes, Dion) and Richard Barone, he knows his way around arrangement, harmony, melody and production. He can…
The Rolling Stones Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Let It Bleed With Deluxe Box
When you hear classic Rolling Stones tracks like “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Midnight Rambler”, ” Let It Bleed”, and ” Love In Vain”, you’re reminded…
Review: Kal Marks – “Let The Shit House Burn Down”
Now, I’m not always prone to deflect a kind remark when something better comes along, but, listen listen, follow my logic here. At the end of the month, Exploding In…
UPDATE:Van Halen Vinyl Box, The Japanese Singles: 1978-1984, In November
When Van Halen released their debut album, they created a storm of interest. I once attended a Black Sabbath show where Van Halen was the opening act (Aug 14, 1978).…
Prince Classic, 1999, Reissues In Remastered 5CD/DVD, 10LP/DVD Boxes
Prince left behind a lasting legacy which has resulted in a number of recent reissues and releases for the collecting Prince fan. Without speedbumps, the music keeps coming. One of…
Van Halen Vinyl Box, The Japanese Singles: 1978-1984, In November
When Van Halen released their debut album, they created a storm of interest. I once attended a Black Sabbath show where Van Halen was the opening act (Aug 14, 1978).…