TAPSheet: Release Notes – April 4, 2017
With a ton of things coming out, I thought it time for a broader TAPSheet edition, a rarity these days. It was once a concept that dominated my posts and…
New Paul Weller Album, A Kind Revolution, Expected for May
Many of us are Jam fans. Certainly, they ruled the roost in the ’80s. Eventually, their time came and expired by the leaving of Paul Weller, who shouldered most of…
New Chuck Berry Album Of New Songs Coming In June
Earlier this year, Chuck Berry passed on to the great unknown. After some 60 years in the business, and with over 15 (surprisingly) studio albums, Chuck Berry provided memorable moments…
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Releases New Solo Album, Waiting On A Song
If there is one thing that surprises me, it’s the news that Dan Auerbach will release a new solo album apart from the band he is one half of, The…
The Rifles To Release Unplugged Album With New Track
By now you should have heard of the UK band blessed by Paul Weller. They go by the name of The Rifles. Thus far, their recorded output has been stellar.…
Sparks To Release New Album, Hippopotamus, In September
There has long been a solid fanbase for Sparks. First unveiled back in the late sixties, the band featured the sly comical writing of the Mael brothers embedded within great…
Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Box Remasters, Bloodlines, on Vinyl and SACD
Blood, Sweat & Tears gained their status as a highly revered Rock band back in the ’60s with issued singles like “Lucretia Mac Evil”, “And When I Die”, “Spinning Wheel”,…
DA’s Early Classic, Horrendous Disc, To Be Reissued For July
Some of you are Daniel Amos fans. And if you’re wondering who they are, then you surely missed out. They were a Christian band that had the right formula for…
Review: The Night Siren – Steve Hackett
Most will recognize Steve Hackett as one who helped Genesis create six classic studio sets from Nursery Crymes (1971) through Wind & Wuthering (1976). That short lifetime with Genesis gave…
Discoveries: Chastity Belt (Washington), With New Album Coming in June
Music is a much different beast these days with the instant availability of recording processes, and a wealth of venues to play at. In addition, the coming of the internet…
New Alison Moyet Album, Other, Planned For June
The early ’80s brought us Yazoo, the combined talent of Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode), and the super talented Alison Moyet. After only two albums inside of a year’s time, the…
Thoughts On Our Losing Chuck Berry
I won’t bother attempting to compete with all of the articles that are popping up like weeds upon the passing of Chuck Berry. It would be pointless. Those articles are…