The Waterboys To Release New Album, Good Luck, Seeker
I’m always pleased to have a new Waterboys album grace my shelf. The previous title was Where The Action Is, released in 2019. The album was excellent. While nothing will…
UPCOMING RECORD STORE DAY RELEASE: BOOKER T. & THE MG’s, “McLemore Avenue” (vinyl)
MusicTAP is excited to share the news that one of the finest albums from Stax Records – in their incredible history – is being re-released as a special, remastered vinyl…
Dire Straits: The Studio Albums 1978-1991 CD Box
In 1978, Dire Straits arrived with a magnificent self-titled first album. I can still remember my favorite record shop owner playing it for me. It hit the synapses in all…
Review: Stuck – “Change Is Bad”
Holy mother of fuck, how did this one slip below the radar? Born Yesterday Records released the Chicago quartet Stuck’s debut LP, Change Is Bad, mid-pandemic in April and I…
NEW ALBUM & VIDEO: BOB MOULD, “Blue Hearts” and “American Crisis” (video)
MusicTAP is pleased to announce the release of legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Mould’s newest offering, Blue Hearts, coming in September, 2020 on Merge Records. Recorded in Chicago, with long-time collaborators Jason…
Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones Film on DVD, LP
It was Brian Jones‘ position in The Rolling Stones that was replaced twice after his highly tragic death. First with a stunning Mick Taylor, then with a ‘hand in glove’…
Ray LaMontagne To Release New Album, Monovision
Since 2007’s Trouble album, Ray LaMontagne had captured the public interest with a distinctive voice and a wonderful style of songcraft. Since his arrival, he has released seven studio sets,…