Album Review: Jeff Whalen “10 More Super Rock Hits”
Some of us are just suckers for bubblegum rock. While there are those that instantly recoil at the very mention of, say, The Archies, others feel an irresistible urge to…
Review: Canterbury Girls – Lily & Madeleine
In 2013, an Indiana sister duo, Lily & Madeleine (Jurkiewicz) released an independent 5-track EP, The Weight Of The Globe via Asthmatic Kitty (owned by Sufjan Stevens). The songs were…
In Memoriam: Mark Hollis, Lead Singer Of Talk Talk (1955-2019)
Some artist deaths make me sad and melancholic. This one makes me angry.
Cocteau Twins’ Four-Calendar Café, Milk & Kisses To Be RE-Released On Vinyl LP
It’s understood that the Cocteau Twins are not everyone’s cup of tea. The reality is that you like them or you don’t. There’s likely little to no middle ground. Last…
Review: Lonesome Shack – “Desert Dreams”
I know it’s early but mark my words: come curtains on December, Lonesome Shack’s Desert Dreams – the London-by-way-of-Seattle trio’s latest full-length player, out March 1 via Alive Naturalsound Records…
New 3CD, 6LP Stevie Nicks Collection, Stand Back 1981-2017
Stevie Nicks has enjoyed a massively successful career with Fleetwood Mac, and her solo work, of which she has eight impressive albums. With the dust settling down in Fleetwood Mac…
Kate Bush To Release 4CD Breakout Box, The Other Sides
The Kate Bush camp has done quite well with the range of increased awareness since the release of her live album, Before The Dawn (2016), and her newly remastered sets…
The Aerosol Grey Machine, 1968 Debut From Van der Graaf Generator Celebrates 50th Anniversary With 2CD and LP Sets
One of the pioneers of Progressive Music – or Prog Rock as it’s more widely known – is a UK band from the early years of Rock’s infancy. Their name…
First Four X Classics To Be Remastered and Reissued on CD and LP
Punk spread across the entire globe with powerhouse locations like London, New York City, and Los Angeles. With each place, the bite of Punk took on different levels of ferocity.…
Pete Hammill To Release 8CD Live Box, Not Yet, Not Now
For the early progressive fans, the name of Pete Hammill is no look up exercise. Still attached to the impressive works of Van der Graaf Generator, and still pursuing what…
ALBUM REVIEW: LUTHER RUSSELL, “Medium Cool”
You already know Los Angeles native Luther Russell from his years as a hard-working guitarist/singer with The Freewheelers. his solo efforts and with Jody Stephens in the duo Those Pretty…
Review: Judas Priest, “Firepower”
So I finally got around to checking out the new Judas Priest album, 2018’s Firepower, and it’s okay. It’s fine. I realize that there isn’t much one could say about…