Opinion: Warner Records’ Slow Sunset On Empire
All the marketing-speak in the world cannot justify what's really being said.
Bad Company Celebrated With 6CD Box Set Of Original Six Classics – The Swan Song Years 1974-1982
With Mott The Hoople changing, and Free in a state of disarray for various reasons, Mick Ralphs, along with Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, joined wih ex-King Crimson bassist, Boz…
The MusicTAP Interview: Gym Nicholson of Moral DK
Guitarist Gym Nicholson has had an extraordinary career as a guitarist, as a member of Steve Taylor’s backing group “Some Band,” recently as a member of Dead Artist Syndrome, and…
America Celebrates 50th Anniversary With 3CD Collection Set
Since 1971, America (the band) has produced an enviable string of classic tracks that are Top 40, as well a a number of deeper album tracks. Earlier, Capitol Records released…
MUSICTAP EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: James Rose, “Simplicity”
And yet again, MusicTAP presents another exclusive premiere! “Simplicity”, the new single from Los Angeles musician James Rose, shimmers with refreshing gleams of psychedelic folk in a sun-soaked trance. His…
Rickie Lee Jones Returns With New Covers Set, Kicks
Rickie Lee Jones captured attention with her self-titled debut Warner Brothers album, along with the hit single, “Chuck E’s In Love” to buoy it. For me, it was love at…
Album Review: Judah & The Lion, “Pep Talks”
Judah & the Lion’s Pep Talks was inspired by front man Judah Akers’ parents’ recent divorce. Like most divorces, this is a messy story. The music reflects the chaotic circumstances…
ALBUM REVIEW: GIRLS ON GRASS, “Dirty Power”
The sophomore album from Brooklyn, New York’s Girls On Grass is an even bigger thrill than their debut; from the first beat and guitar notes, you know that this band…
Early Iggy Pop Set, Zombie Birdhouse, Reissued For CD, DD, LP
For over 50 years, Iggy Pop has been a recognizable Rock artist, if always on the peripheral. Nevertheless, one cannot avoid his continuned exuberance for the art of Rock and…
Review: Billie Eilish, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
The music media has made a lot of Billie Eilish’s debut full-length album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, and for good reason. The 17-year-old, a Soundcloud…
RE:Visit – Gazpacho, “March of Ghosts” (2012)
As a writer and reviewer, I am constantly confronted by my own limitations. We seek to convey a feeling in words, and not even words expressed in the air, but…
MusicTAP Interview: Robert Watson
Producer/keyboardist Robert Watson is planning to complete his long-awaited full-length, The Graylands.