CD Review: Alice In Chains, “Rainier Fog”
On the third release of Alice In Chains’ “Mach 2,” the band has locked in a win. It wasn’t guaranteed, not by any stretch. While I liked their first in…
Interview: Alice Freya of Last Flight to Pluto
Alice Freya explores the freedom of prog on a Last Flight to Pluto Last Flight to Pluto have featured as Prog Magazine’s Limelight pick, played Trinity Live this past May…
Robert Olsen Discusses Sweetheart Of The Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour Kick-off Show at Ace Hotel (L.A. – 7/24/18)
Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour Ace Hotel L.A. 7/24/18 50 years ago, the Byrds (once royalty of rock) were down to two of the original members (Chris Hillman…
2CD Loudon Wainwright Career Rarities Collection, Years In The Making
The name Loudon Wainwright can produce all sorts of reactions and familiarization. If you’re old enough, then you’ll easily remember the AM Radio hit, “Dead Skunk”, merely a novelty song.…
CD Review: Bottle Rockets “Bit Logic”
Brian Henneman masterfully sets the scene with “Bad Time to Be an Outlaw,” the pivotal track on Bottle Rockets’ new album Bit Logic. He tells the truth when he sings…
CD Review: 3.2, “The Rules Have Changed”
I feel much better about this now. I’ll explain why momentarily, but first, a little background. Released in 1988, …To The Power Of Three, the debut of the group 3,…
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.…
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…