MGMT To Release New Album – Loss Of Life
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…
Thin Lizzy Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Vagabonds Of The Western World With Box Set
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,…
CD REVIEW: WRECKLESS ERIC, “Leisureland”
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 To Reissue Classic Set – Lights Out
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 To Release Next Album – Innerstanding
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,…
UK Band, The Rifles, Return With New Album – Love Your Neighbour
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…
Johnny Winter Gets Historical Perspective With Release Of The Johnny Winter Story (The GRT/Janus Recordings)
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…
The Smile (Thom Yorke/Johnny Greenwood/Tom Skinner) To Release Next Album – Wall Of Eyes
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…
John Lennon Estate To Release Huge Mind Games Box
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…
British Lions Debut (Mott The Hoople/Mott) To Be Reissued
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 (Be Bop Deluxe/Red Noise) To Release New Album – Starlight Stories
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…
Metric Releases New Album – Formentera II
Sometimes I arrive late to the party…more than I sometimes like to admit but…I did miss the newest Metric release announcement, an album which dropped on October 13. And while…