Rock

A review of an anthology of the sounds of late 1960a swinging London. Plus, new albums from Paul Collins and Gordon Grdina.

Reviews of 'Les Cousins,' a folk and blues anthology; a live set from Steeleye Span; and new music from Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz.

On her first album in over 10 years, the blues-rocker's expressive vocals crackle with the years, while her guitar playing is if anything sharper than ever.

Taylor Mac and Matt Ray's musical drag extravaganza honors millennia of queer history.

'Pushin' Too Hard,' a new anthology, collects American garage punk from 1964-1967. Plus, reviews of CDs from Rod Picott and Tinsley Ellis.

Gray’s knowledge of his subject is encyclopedic, and he digs up all sorts of interesting connections.

The 'independent space disco duo' debut a new dance vibe mixing grunge punk, funk rock, and EDM, without a psychedelic edge.

Reviews of Dire Straits' 'Live: 1978-1992,' upgraded Beatles anthologies, and more.

The Rolling Stones, Lana Del Rey, Blur, Boygenius, and Dropkick Murphys are among the many artists in my favorite songs of 2023 list.

2023 was a very good year for rock releases by veteran and newer artists, including Palehound, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Boygenius, and more.