The Beat Farmers' 1985 debut resurfaces in a deluxe edition and Will Porter's overlooked 2015 gem is reissued. Plus, fine new music from James Holvay and Mary Karlzen, two artists who haven't been heard from in ages.
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Nightmare in Paradise' from Taylor Holmes is the perfect synthesis of electronic music and soul sensibilities. This is next generation music happening right now.
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Finnish folk soloist Antti Paalanen and dream pop duo Purple Pilgrims were among the highlights for March 19-20 at SXSW Music Festival 2021.
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Drug Store Romeos and Paupière were among the highlights for March 17-18 on SXSW Music Festival 2021.
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Steve Van Zandt delivers four CDs' worth of live material, including a Beatles tribute in Liverpool that is also available as a video.
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The Minneapolis marvel's best album reappears in a vastly enhanced version. Also, a punk powerhouse revamps his 1982 second LP.
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This thoughtfully conceived 12-track album ranges through Cohen's catalogue, from his debut in 1967 to the 21st century.
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A book documents the history of an influential 1960s British TV music show. Plus, CDs from Solomon Burke, Sensational Country Blues Wonders, Paul Winter, and Felix Hatfield.
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A two-CD reissue of an oft-forgotten Supremes album finds the group taking on the famed musical in soulful style—with never-before-heard vocals.
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Soul/pop singer Barbara Lewis gets her due with a new anthology. Plus, country's historic Bristol Sessions, a great Allman Brothers concert, and singer/songwriters Justin Farren and Christian Kjellvander
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