Keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan talks about Styx's newest album, 'Crash of the Crown,' and the summer 2021 tour.
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Music Reviews: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Live,’ Plus the Palace Guard and Bill & the Belles
A new edition expands Fleetwood Mac's 1980 concert album from 91 to 167 minutes. Plus noteworthy music from an obscure 1960s group and an upbeat vocal collection inspired by a divorce.
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Though he has often felt discriminated against in the U.S., the Chinese-born pianist believes music is the path to self-betterment.
Read More »Song Premiere: Sam Robbins – ‘New’
With props from James Taylor, young tunesmith Sam Robbins is on his way to bigger things. His debut album drops this week.
Read More »Song Premiere: Jesse Terry Leaves His Ghosts Behind with ‘Innocent Ones’
Singer-songwriter's new album arrives May 14 with a focus on family, including life as a new parent.
Read More »Song Premiere: Bill Toms & Hard Rain – ‘Walk in My Shoes’
The veteran Pittsburgh rocker recorded his new album during the pandemic with a heavy dose of soulful horns – and a sorely needed message of unity.
Read More »Music Reviews: Big Band Blues and Jazz from Swingadelic, Jim Waller Big Band, Ian Charleton Big Band
Three recent albums are muscling the big band jazz tradition into the new decade, each in its own way.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2021: Friday-Saturday, March 19-20
Finnish folk soloist Antti Paalanen and dream pop duo Purple Pilgrims were among the highlights for March 19-20 at SXSW Music Festival 2021.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2021: Tuesday, March 16
Walt Disco and Jealous were among the highlights on the first night of SXSW Music Festival 2021 on March 16.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2021: Preview (March 16-20)
SXSW Music Festival 2021 features over 280 artists via unique online music showcases from March 16-20, 2021.
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