NEW BUZZCOCKS SINGLE/VIDEO, “Gotta Get Better”
The Buzzcocks are continuing to keep on pushing forward, even after the death of lead singer/main songwriter Pete Shelley in 2018. The reins are now in the hands of Steve…
Rush Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Permanent Waves With Reissue
Rush has blazed a path in Rock music largely on their own terms. Sadly, we recently lost a behemoth of a drum pioneer in Neil Peart, but the behemoth known…
Zappa – Live At Carnegie Hall 3CD
With the healthy base of Zappa fans in the world, it allows for a steady , stream of Zappa-heavy material – and there’ a lot of it – to become…
The Strokes Come Back With The New Abnormal
The Strokes was a blast of nice, fresh air to Rock fans, especially those with an antenna fairly directed toward NYC Rock. Their 2001 debut, Is This It, was a…
Rick Wakeman Returns With New Prog Album, The Red Planet
Rick Wakeman is a name well known to many Rock fans, especially those that appreciate the classic lineup years of YES. In addition to that defining space, Rick has been…
MUSICTAP EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: MICHAEL BUONO, "Rescue"
MusicTAP presents a new, exclusive track for you; New York-based indie pop singer/songwriter Michael Buono tackles universal themes of social angst in the modern age on his spirited new single,…
The Boomtown Rats To Deliver New Album, Citizens Of Boomtown
While this news has somewhat aged, it should still be noted. I’m am a bit ashamed of myself for not having announced it earlier, but as they say, better late…
Review: Phavors – "Petals"
It’s real tough to find inspiration in central New Jersey. I can vouch – I spent the bulk of my youth in suburban Monmouth County and attest to the overall…
Gordon Lightfoot Returns With New Album, Solo
For decades, Gordon Lightfoot has regaled us with Folk-styled songs of stories and poetic observations. His first album released in 1966 and delivered an interesting take of the 1957 Ewan…
Chandeen To Release New Album, Mercury Retrograde
Chandeen is a band has its musical roots in Germany. They drew my attention with a unique trip-hop/pop version of Pink Floyd’s “Apples and Oranges” (hear below). It’s a track…
Elephant Stone Intensifies Psych Rock With New Album, Hollow
The success of Psychedelic Rock has grown since its introduction in the mid to late ’60s as an enhancement of the drug-fueled times. What made it unique was its ability…