An Other Thing: Memento Mori – A YouTube Channel Calls It Quits (On Purpose)
Unus Annus was a remarkable moment for YouTube. Too bad you missed it.
NEW SINGLE SPOTLIGHT: HEATHER VICTORINO, “Long Way Home”
I’ve recently found myself under the spell of Heather Victorino, a dynamic singer in the “classic” country mold of Dolly Parton, Brenda Lee, etc. Her voice is powerful; soothing –…
TAPNotes: Arriving Vinyl Of Live Sets – Yes, The Go-Go’s, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deep Purple, Gary Numan
There will be vinyl sets arriving at various points in the first quarter of 2021 that you might find of interest for your expansive libraries, particularly if you’re a fan…
Jesse Colin Young Returns With Highway Troubadour
In 1967, a psychedelic rock band by the moniker of The Youngbloods released a track that even today is revered for what it is, a plea to people to come…
Tori Amos To Release 4-Track Christmas EP, Christmastide
For the holidays, many visible artists attempt at some point or another to issue a Christmas album. I myself have a string of XMas tracks that were recorded by favored…
Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and Harold Budd Collaboration Expected With Another Flower
Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins fame, and famed ambient artist, Harold Budd first joined forces as Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd. That collaboration produced the beautiful, memorable, and haunting set,…
The Paper Kites To Release New Album, Roses
The Paper Kites have gained a steady uptick of fans with every album released since their first self-released EP back in 2010. In 2013, they released their first full-length album,…
BOXSET NEWS: PYLON, “Pylon Box”
On Friday, November 6th, New West Records is releasing Pylon Box, a comprehensive look at the legendary Athens, Georgia band that features their studio albums Gyrate and Chomp, both of…
UPDATE: The Black Keys Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Brothers
The Black Keys have delivered up a great collection of Rock albums imbued with the classicism of blues-based Rock ‘n Roll. To date, they’ve delivered nine albums including 2010’s Grammy-winning…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – November 2, 2020
Here’s a few interesting notes that may help for today. The Aretha project for Aretha Franklin originally scheduled for November 11 of 2020 has officially been bumped to July 30,…
5LP/1CS Box Celebrating Gang of Four, 77-81
In the late ’70s, a politically challenging and musically influenced quartet by the name of Gang of Four found fame with their stage shows and their debut classic, Entertainment!, released…
SINGLE SPOTLIGHT: THE CYNZ, “Face Another Day”
I’ve followed New Jersey’s The Cynz for a few years now and have listened to their progress. What began as a throwback, ’77-punk/”garage” style has now evolved into some powerful…