Richard Lloyd (Television) To Release New Solo Album, The Countdown
If you’re a fan of the late ’70s post-punk movement that includes such great bands like Talking Heads, Magazine, and Television, then this piece of news is good for you.…
“While Love Died,” Northward Launches Opening Salvo
With the release of their debut video and single, Northward have declared their intent to kick rock and roll’s ass. Both the aesthetic and the sound exude classic rock swagger. Floor…
CD Review: Gretchen’s Wheel, “Black Box Theory”
Gretchen’s Wheel is the “band” moniker of the multi-talented Lindsay Murray, who has just released her fourth album, Black Box Theory. As with each of her previous releases, this is…
John Lennon’s Classic Imagine To Be Reissued As Imagine – The Ultimate Collection (4CD/2BD)
Few can generate interest than the albums produced by John Lennon. It doesn’t matter how often they’re remastered and re-presented, the fans will be out to pick them up. The…
RE:Visit – Dire Straits, “On Every Street” (1991)
RE:Visit is MusicTAP’s ongoing series that offers a reassessment of albums from the past. The final official Dire Straits studio album, On Every Street, is not as highly regarded as…
MusicTAP Song Premiere & Interview: Ana Patan on Songwriting, Analog Recording, Devin Townsend’s Studio Mastery, and “Colours on Hormones”
Whether you’ve yearned for her new album or have never before heard of Ana Patan, you’ve landed in the right place, as we discuss all things Spice, Gold and Tales Untold. In…
Review: Sweet Memories – Roger McGuinn
This is Roger McGuinn’s first studio/rock album released since 2004 and the release date is probably tied to the “Sweetheart of the Rodeo Tour” that was kicked off in July…
Limited Edition 3CD/DVD Box For 1976 Be Bop Deluxe Classic, Sunburst Finish
In history, there is a wide swath of great bands and artists enjoyed by a devoted cult audience, but ignored by the mass of music lovers. One of those vastly…
CD Review: Peter Holsapple, “Game Day”
I need to preface this by stating some facts: I’ve been a fan (and because of my own songwriting career, a disciple/student) of Peter Holsapple’s since the moment I first…
Review: Rogue EP – Chandeen
When Darkwave music was running high in the ’90s, one of the bands was a German set known as Chandeen. Beginning with founder Harald Löwy, the band not only went…
New Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) Solo Album, Roads Less Travelled
Fans of Jethro Tull, especially of their original lineup members, should take note (if they don’t already know) that Martin Barre has an album just around the corner. Martin Barre…
Primal Scream To Release Outtakes Collection With Give Out But Don’t Give Up: The Original Memphis Sessions
Having been a fan of Primal Scream for some time, I’m always pleased to be able to discover a new album from the band. Their previous release was Chaosmosis, released…