UPCOMING RECORD STORE DAY RELEASE: BOOKER T. & THE MG’s, “McLemore Avenue” (vinyl)
MusicTAP is excited to share the news that one of the finest albums from Stax Records – in their incredible history – is being re-released as a special, remastered vinyl…
Dire Straits: The Studio Albums 1978-1991 CD Box
In 1978, Dire Straits arrived with a magnificent self-titled first album. I can still remember my favorite record shop owner playing it for me. It hit the synapses in all…
Review: Stuck – “Change Is Bad”
Holy mother of fuck, how did this one slip below the radar? Born Yesterday Records released the Chicago quartet Stuck’s debut LP, Change Is Bad, mid-pandemic in April and I…
NEW ALBUM & VIDEO: BOB MOULD, “Blue Hearts” and “American Crisis” (video)
MusicTAP is pleased to announce the release of legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Mould’s newest offering, Blue Hearts, coming in September, 2020 on Merge Records. Recorded in Chicago, with long-time collaborators Jason…
Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones Film on DVD, LP
It was Brian Jones‘ position in The Rolling Stones that was replaced twice after his highly tragic death. First with a stunning Mick Taylor, then with a ‘hand in glove’…
Ray LaMontagne To Release New Album, Monovision
Since 2007’s Trouble album, Ray LaMontagne had captured the public interest with a distinctive voice and a wonderful style of songcraft. Since his arrival, he has released seven studio sets,…
Jon Anderson 1000 Hands Gets Re-Release
Last year, Jon Anderson released his long-awaited 1000 Hands album in March. The 11-track “Chapter One” issue was independently released on CD, DD, and a limited-run vinyl LP. With 30…
CCR Classic, Cosmo’s Factory To Be Reissued On Vinyl 180g LP
Creedence Clearwater Revival hit a peak wave with their fifth album (in just two years!), Cosmo’s Factory. Issued in 1970, the album produced a wealth of classic tracks (“Travelin’ Band”,…
Mark, Don & Mel 1969-71 Remastered for UHQCD
Grand Funk Railroad has enjoyed two separate periods of success that embodies their collection of AOR (Album-oriented Rock) and their Top 40 hits-laden years. Each side of this two periods…
Steve Roach To Release New 2CD Set, Stillpoint
Ambient music has undergone many changes throughout its time as a genre of style. Since the music of early Tangerine Dream and Eno, both who advanced the form dramatically in…
ALBUM REVIEW: MATT WILSON & HIS ORCHESTRA, “When I Was A Writer”
When I Was A Writer is the full-length debut from former Trip Shakespeare leader Matt Wilson’s latest project “Matt Wilson & his Orchestra.” The album was recorded at Wilson’s home…
Ron Wood Classic, I’ve Got My Own Album To Do, Reissues
For the record, I’m a BIG Faces fan, hence this post. My first love was Small Faces, but when Marriott left, I immediately fell in love with the new iteration…