When Alabama Shakes released their phenomenal Platinum hit, Boys & Girls back in 2012, they created a sound quake that resonated with Blues and Soul fans of Rock. The hit,…
MGMT formed back in the early ’00s and left a string of popular neo-psych albums before taking a break and going dark for a few years. Their catalogue consists of…
One of the well remembered bands from the ’70s were Thin Lizzy. The band enjoyed plenty of success on the jet trails of Jailbreak (1976) with strong forward movement. However,…
I have to admit, Eric Goulden’s 1980 American 2-LP set, Big Smash (on the much-heralded Stiff/Epic imprint) was a tremendous influence on me and my then-burgeoning attempts at songwriting. “A…
UFO released Lights Out back in 1977. It follows three previously released chart sets that include Phenomenon (1974), Force It (1975), and No Heavy Petting (1976). (Two earlier titles are…
Dhani Harrison is prominently recognized as the son of the late George Harrison. But he is also well remembered for his own music compositions that include soundtrack work on films,…
We last heard from UK band, The Rifles, on the release of their 2016 set – Big Life. If you’re unaware of The Rifles, then think Alternative Indie in the…
Let’s get the obvious fact out first…Johnny WInter is one of Rock’s great guitarists that is unbelievably still detached from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now…with that egregious…
Last year, Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood, both of Radiohead, joined forces to deliver an enticing side project – The Smile. Along with Tom Skinner (drums), the trio issued an…
The name of John Lennon brings comfort to many. Lennon helped to pioneer Rock music through several stages of essential changes as a member of The Beatles. As a solo…
Mott The Hoople gave up the ghost with their last album, The Hoople. Issued in 1974, it sadly signaled the departure of primary songwriter, Ian Hunter. But the other members…
Bill Nelson is a tireless artist filled with imagination and ruminations. His ability to translate those to music and songs of words is a gift, one that we have fully…