17-Disc Box of The Later Years: 1987-2019 from Pink Floyd is Planned for November
When one mentions Pink Floyd, a reverence fills the air. This is particularly true when any of their original content is being prepared for a Deluxe release. And for Pink…
The Damned To Release 2CD, 4LP Definitive Anthology, Black Is The Night
When Stiff Records became a powerhouse label back in the changing atmosphere of the late ’70s, they introduced strong bands like Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Nick Lowe, Ian Dury,…
Bent Knee To Release New Album, You Know What They Mean
At this stage of the Rock and Roll phenomenon, every style has been explored, evey integration has been utilized, and nothing is left to the imagination. Nevertheless, few bands are…
Edsel Records (UK) To Reissue T. Rex Final Album, Dandy In The Underworld, As 3CD Book Set
Marc Bolan and the entity known as T. Rex (or Tyrannosaurus Rex, once upon a time) easily captured the interest of fans worldwide especially with Electric Warrior (1971), The Slider…
Angel To Release New Album, Risen
1975 brought the eponymous album release by Angel. Released on Casablanca, the band delivered a hard rock style with an angelic image. Eventually, their logo was designed to reflect a…
Review: The Successful Failures, “Saratoga”
The terms “honest” and “true” are most often prescribed to the following: When the situation and/or products are clearly neither, but the marketing team wants you to believe otherwise Foods…
OMD Gets 5CD/2DVD Retrospective Box, Souvenir
One of the important bands emerging in the late ’70s who helped to redefine Rock for a new generation was one by the daunting name of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the…
BYOND-The Very Best of John Lodge With New Tracks
The Moody Blues not only gave the world classic albums during their long-running career, but its collective members also delivered a much loved wealth of solo works. Those works further…
Review: The Vapour Trails, “See You In The Next World”
Name off a list of the most influential bands ever. I’m sure you started with The Beatles. The Beach Boys? Agreed. How about The Velvet Underground and Black Sabbath? In…
The MusicTAP Interview: Peter Horvath of The Anderson Council
Peter Horvath, the chief instigator of The Anderson Council, is one of the really good guys in rock & roll; you hear it all the time, but I can tell…
Ed Sheeran, Sia, Rihanna, and the Other R-Word
Accusing Sheeran and Sia of the r-word. No, the other r-word.