Steven Wilson is one sought after revitalization expert of beloved classic albums. He’s kept quite busy in this regard. It’s his long awaited remix of Octopus, the 1972 classic by…
Sometimes I come across brand new, right out of the box, information on titles that do not provide any real material to fully describe its entry (or re-entry for reissues).…
If you hear the name Staples, and you start to hum a familiar tune, chances are you know exactly who The Staple Singers were. Although their roots extends farther back…
Perhaps the biggest news to come this year as it relates to reissues is the recent announcement of a remixed Beatles ‘best of’ affectionately known as 1. Between the working…
Be sure to watch for a new release featuring The Bee Gees. It’s titled You Should Be Dancing, sporting a November 6 release date. The new issue (whatever it may…
Some of you may already know that I’m a BIG Johnny Thunders fan. Beginning with his days with New York Dolls, and going into his period with his post-Dolls band,…
Omnian Music Group will release Heroine: The Complete Wild Poppies Collection (1986-1989) by the New Zealand band, The Wild Poppies. If you haven’t heard of them, they are compared as…
As reported here earlier on a Steve Talia offering, Cowboy Junkies would be releasing a new set entitled Notes Falling Slow. And as previously stated, the set would include three…
During 1969, The Velvet Underground engaged in a short residency at The Matrix, a small San Francisco club. Some of the music from this was recorded by Robert Quine on…
After the demise (uhhh, hiatus) of Something Corporate, the members scattered to the four corners. But with music still to be created and recorded, former (current) member, Andrew McMahon formed…
What to say about The Grateful Dead? Nothing! They have said it all. Simply put, if you’re a fan, this is something you’re interested in. Rhino is celebrating the Fare…
When saxophonist, John Coltrane died in 1967, the world lost a truly great musician. But he didn’t leave us before gifting the world with a number of great albums. One…