Album Review: Paul McCartney, “Egypt Station”
Two weeks ago, I saw the best minds of my generation go through hell. I saw them twist, bend, and contort into the most ungodly shapes. The new Paul McCartney…
Procol Harum’s Procol’s Ninth Set Gets 3CD Deluxe Edition Reissue
UK’s fine reissue label continues to produce the definitive Procol Harum classics with the latest update being for Procol’s Ninth. This set was originally released by the band in 1975,…
Moody Blues Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of In Search Of The Lost Chord With 3CD/2DVD Box
The Moody Blues is one of those great bands from the past who helped to create a Progressive genre while remaining Pop enough for the radio audiences, and Top 40…
Weekend Music Matinee: “How To Measure A Planet?” by The Gathering
Progressive Epics. Classical Suites. Extended Jazz Improvisations. Some songs are just long, y’know—a matinee feature all to themselves. In this ongoing series, MusicTAP presents the best of long-form musical accompaniment…
Friday Night Videos: September 21, 1993
1 CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE –•– UB40 2 DREAMLOVER –•– Mariah Carey 3 WHOOMP! (THERE IT IS) –•– Tag Team 4 LATELY –•– Jodeci 5 RUNAWAY TRAIN –•– Soul…
Public Service Broadcasting To Release New EP, White Star Liner
Last year, Public Service Broadcasting released their fine album, Every Valley. With eleven strong tracks, the album, their third, shows a maturing for the band of only three albums. Therefore,…
End-of-Year Reissuepalooza: Sets Arriving From Dylan, Marillion, Calexico, and Jethro Tull
Do you hear that tortured scream? That’s your wallet over the next few months as record labels assist your holiday shopping needs (and reduce your weight, dollar by dollar). Columbia…
Fleet Foxes 10 Year Anniversary Deliver CD and LP Boxes, First Collection 2006-2009
Once the word was out that Fleet Foxes played stunning Rock/Folk hybrids, there was no looking back. Amassing a devoted fanbase (First Aid Kit covered “Tiger Mountain Peasant Song” on…
Mark Knopfler to Return with New Album in November, “Down The Road Wherever”
Mark Knopfler returns with a new album, Down The Road Wherever, on November 9. His previous solo record, Tracker, came out in 2015, followed by a collaboration with Evelyn Glennie,…
Interview: Marcela Bovio
Marcela Bovio (MaYaN, Ayreon, Stream of Passion) talks Patreon, the fun of sharing vocals in a band, and the rewards of solo work. Thanks so much for taking the time…
Barenaked Ladies Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Stunt With CD/DVD Reissue
Barenaked Ladies entered into the Pop/Rock mainstream in 1992 with the release of their Sire debut, Gordon. A highly-rated album, it released a succession of singles on the Canadian charts.…
RE:Visit – Madonna, “Live To Tell” (1986) and “Oh Father” (1989)
The original princess of pop gets serious.