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A live set from pop/soul singer Paul Young, plus the soundtrack from the Springsteen-inspired 'Blinded by the Light' and CDs from Dale Boyle, Big Star, and Modern Love Child.
Read More »A Live Set Underscores Paul Young’s Excellence
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Music Review: Bob Bradshaw – ‘Queen of the West’
On his artful new concept album 'Queen of the West,' Irish-born Bob Bradshaw applies his emerald imagination to the tropes of American roots-rock to make them blossom anew.
Read More »Song Premiere: ‘Alone’ from KRANTZ, Nashville Psychedelic Rockers
We premiere the chill new single from KRANTZ off their upcoming sophomore album 'Misty Morning Dew.'
Read More »More Evidence Elliott Murphy Should Be Famous, Plus Music from Ben Davis Jr., the Muffs, and Sunny War
Rocker Elliott Murphy shines on a new live album. Plus music from Ben Davis Jr., the Muffs, and Sunny War.
Read More »Ian & Sylvia’s ‘Lost Tapes’ Found, Plus Music from Commander Cody, Bill Scorzari, Flamin’ Groovies, and Shane Alexander
Previously unavailable live recordings from Canada’s Ian & Sylvia include great material. Plus releases from Commander Cody, Bill Scorzari, the Flamin’ Groovies, and Shane Alexander.
Read More »A Rare Jewel from Jamaica’s Melodians, Plus Hot Club of Cowtown, Steve Goodman, and the Rails
The rare 1970 debut from Jamaica's influential Melodians resurfaces with bonus tracks. Plus, CDs from Hot Club of Cowtown, Steve Goodman, and the Rails.
Read More »Concert Review: Nora Fischer and Marnix Dorrestein Update 17th-Century Song at Mostly Mozart Festival (NYC, 26 July 2019)
A classically trained singer and an electric guitarist reimagine 17th-century songs by Monteverdi, Purcell and more in singer-songwriter style.
Read More »‘Woodstock: Back to the Garden’ – Gargantuan Box Set Celebrates 1969’s Legendary Festival
Fifty years after rock’s most famous festival, a giant box set delivers just about everything but the mud, rain, and traffic jams.
Read More »Concert Review: Neave Trio Plays Piazzolla, MMFO Plays Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ at Mostly Mozart Festival
Antonio Vivaldi wasn't the only composer to find inspiration in the changing seasons. Astor Piazzolla's 'Four Seasons of Buenos Aires' was a revelation at the Mostly Mozart Festival.
Read More »A Live Showcase for NRBQ’s Diversity, Plus Albums from Steve Van Zandt, Donovan, and Che Apalache
The latest live album from NRBQ favors their rock/pop side and comes with a concert DVD. Plus CDs from Steve Van Zandt, Donovan and Che Apalache.
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