1997 Paul McCartney Classic, Flaming Pie, Joins Archive Collection
For more than a few years, Paul McCartney has been slowly updating his catalog with sound upgrades, and added content to create enduring Super Deluxe editions. While there are a…
Split Enz Celebrates 40th Anniversary of True Colours With 2020 Remix
Split Enz gained a worldwide fame with the release of their fifth album, True Colours in 1980. That album was the home for their big hit, “I Got You”, which…
Mary Chapin Carpenter Announces New Album, The Dirt And The Stars
The music of Mary Chapin Carpenter has been with us since 1987 with the release of her 1987 debut. It wasn’t until her fourth album, Come On, Come On in…
Anthrax Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Persistence of Time With 2CD/DVD and 4LP Sets
Anthrax was one of the first metal bands to deliver a hardcore Thrash Metal to a growing base of fans. Originating in NYC, Anthrax brought an East Coast flavor to…
E.P. REVIEW: THE LILACS, “The Lilacs Endure”
I’m a little behind on this one, but The Lilacs Endure is the band’s first new release from Chicago’s pop-masters, The Lilacs, in more than 25 years. Produced by indie-rock…
Music Review: Frost*, “Others E.P.”
Frost*'s Others brings dark, modern sounds.
The Waterboys To Release New Album, Good Luck, Seeker
I’m always pleased to have a new Waterboys album grace my shelf. The previous title was Where The Action Is, released in 2019. The album was excellent. While nothing will…
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’…