ALBUM REVIEW: The Artisanals, S/T
The Artisanals are a newly formed band out of Charleston featuring Johnny Delaware (previously of SUSTO). The group draws inspiration from ’70’s “heartland rock” (Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, ), but…
BOXSET PREVIEW: “Stax ’68: A Memphis Story”
It all crescendoed in 1968, a tempest-tossed year when the label redefined its own sound and, in the process, channeled a larger historical zeitgeist. Three earth-shattering events altered the state…
Streaming Exclusive Premiere: Karen Haglof, “Palomino Steady Rocking”
Last week, MusicTAP.net reviewed the about-to-be-released E.P. from guitarist/singer-songwriter Karen Haglof, Palomino Steady Rocking. This week, we’re pleased to present to you the premiere stream of the E.P. 4 brand-new…
CD Review: Bird Streets, S/T
Bird Streets is the nom du disque of musician John Brodeur on this project with Jason Falkner (The Three O’Clock, Jellyfish, etc. and many fine solo albums). It’s a fresh…
E.P. Review: Karen Haglof, “Palomino Steady Rocking”
Palomino Steady Rocking is the third release from New York-based guitarist/oncologist (yes, you read correctly) Karen Haglof, who has played with such luminaries as Rhys Chatham and Band Of Susans.…
CD Review: Gretchen’s Wheel, “Black Box Theory”
Gretchen’s Wheel is the “band” moniker of the multi-talented Lindsay Murray, who has just released her fourth album, Black Box Theory. As with each of her previous releases, this is…
CD Review: Peter Holsapple, “Game Day”
I need to preface this by stating some facts: I’ve been a fan (and because of my own songwriting career, a disciple/student) of Peter Holsapple’s since the moment I first…
CD Review: Nick Piunti, “Temporary High”
Nick Piunti has been one of the cornerstones of the power-pop revival for several years now; the Michigan native has now delivered his latest collection, Temporary High, with an even…
Exclusive Video Premiere: Dusty Wright, “Mellow Yellow”
Here’s something completely fun and, frankly, good to hear. MusicTAP.net is very pleased to bring you this exclusive premiere video track – a very well-executed version of Donovan’s classic, “Mellow…
Unearthed: Newly Discovered Recordings Of Alex Chilton and Peter Holsapple
For fans of Peter Holsapple, The dB’s, Alex Chilton, Big Star or The Box Tops, comes big news from the good people at Omnivore Recordings as newly-unearthed recordings sessions of…
CD Reissues Review: The Posies, “Dear 23” & “Frosting On The Beater” (expanded editions)
I was first introduced to The Posies in early 1991, via a work colleague of mine. I was at my first record company job – my first job right out…