Review: The Strokes, “The New Abnormal”
The Strokes are feeling the Eighties and I’m here for it. Their first full-length since 2013’s unfortunate but aptly named Comedown Machine, The New Abnormal stands as the first Strokes…
R.I.P. LEGENDARY R&B ARTIST HAMILTON BOHANNON
We are sad to report the passing of the great Hamilton Bohannon, at age 78. Bohannon moved from his native Georgia to Detroit as a young man to perform as…
Four Staple Singers Sets Remastered and Expanded
Gospel and Pop joined hands more tightly back in 1972 when Pop Staples and The Staple Singers hit the airwaves with “Respect Yourself”, voiced by the powerful Mavis Staples. Afterwards,…
X Surprise Releases New Album, Alphabetland
A growing trend of a sort is the ‘surprise’ album release. It’s been employed several times, although I can’t imagine why. But there it is… surprise release. Yesterday, the news…
Review: Murder for Girls – “Done In The Dark”
When I reviewed Murder for Girls’ last LP, All The Pretty Stars, for the SWPA-based zine Punksburgh back in 2017, I cited as the group’s forebears and immediate influences Babes…
Average White Band Gets 5CD Box, Anthology
In our young developing years, my younger brother and I fed off each other musically. One of his favorites were Average White Band. I’m still not half the fan he…
ALBUM REVIEW: SHELBY LYNNE, S/T
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne has released her self-titled album via Thirty Tigers. Critics and fans alike have praised the powerful release which finds the celebrated artist at her most…
Colin Bass (Camel) and Daniel Biro To Release Album, Still
Camel has long been a progressive gem. Under-noted by the masses, but well-revered by the few who have adopted the band. Their classics include Mirage (1974), The Snow Goose (1975),…
Singles Bar: “Throwing Mountains” by Kansas
This song says that Kansas are fully inhabiting their legacy in a way that refuses to settle for the legacy status quo.
Black Tape For A Blue Girl Reissues 1989 Classic, Ashes In The Brittle Air
Formed in 1986 by Sam Rosenthal, Black Tape For A Blue Girl became one of the more unique and compelling bands of the time. With dark and varied explorations long…
The MusicTAP Interview: Beki Hemingway
Beki Hemingway returns with new music and you can help get it to the finish line.
Blues Pills To Release New Album, Holy Moly!
Blues Pills is a Swedish band with a load of power and with dynamic vocal range from a fiery female talent. With 2 previous albums, both charting, the band has…