We can argue about the wisdom behind the decisions to induct—or not induct—various artists into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What seems undebatable is whether its annual induction ceremonies have been musically memorable.
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Charlie Doherty’s Top 20 Releases of 2024 (Post Malone, Jack White, Smashing Pumpkins, Kacey Musgraves, and More)
Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, Post Malone, DIIV, and more top my list this year.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top 25 Tunes of 2023 (Feat. Lana Del Rey, Blur, Rolling Stones, 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.
Read More »Music Interview: Ben Christo on The Sisters of Mercy Tour and Writing Lyrics
"I feel very confident and excited about the visuals and sonics of what we're doing, the musicianship, and the setlist."
Read More »Music & Film Reviews: Carly Simon’s ‘Live at Grand Central,’ plus Iggy & the Stooges, R&B from the 1940s, and Robert Forster
A CD and Blu-ray capture a 1995 surprise concert by Carly Simon. Plus, an expanded edition of Iggy & the Stooges' Raw Power and more.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top Songs and Albums of 2022
After five long years, Canadian indie pop rockers Alvvays returned in 2022 with 'Blue Rev,' the best album of their career. And my fav of the year.
Read More »Music Reviews: Guns n’ Roses’ ‘Use Your Illusion’ (Super Deluxe Ed.), plus Jimi Hendrix, Amy Ray, James Houlahan, Eddie & the Hot Rods, and Louis Armstrong
A gargantuan box set adds two live concerts and more to Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' albums.
Read More »Music News: Supergroup Dead Cross Announce New LP, Unleash ‘Reign of Error’
The hardcore/metal quartet featuring Faith No More's Mike Patton and Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer) are back with a thrashing new single and have announced the October 2022 release of the second album, 'II'.
Read More »Music Interview: Dean Roland of Collective Soul Reflects on Career and Upcoming Tour with Tonic & Better Than Ezra
Some of the many topics with the Collective Soul co-founder include: Tommy Shaw (Styx), Eddie Van Halen, and unreleased albums and songs both new and old.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top 50 Releases of 2020 (Phantogram, Nils Lofgren, Hum, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and More)
My annual list of personal favorite studio albums, EPs, live releases, and box sets.
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