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'The Tunis Diaries' from Emel Mathlouthi is a collection of amazing songs by one of today's most exciting performers.
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Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones Reheat ‘Goats Head Soup,’ Plus New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and Joey Molland
The Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup,' a chart-topper in 1973, reappears in a deluxe edition that includes an excellent concert recording.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Deluxe Reissue of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Plus Bonnie Whitmore, Sugar Ray
The Grateful Dead made a U-turn on their fourth album, which is being celebrated with a 50th anniversary edition. Plus, new releases from Bonnie Whitmore and Sugar Ray.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Pia Zadora Reflects on Her Music Career
Singer/actress Pia Zadora discusses her wide-ranging international music and stage career from childhood to the present.
Read More »Music Reviews: 1950s Pop/Rockers, Plus New Albums from Savoy Brown and Dan Penn
A 1950s reissue series features the Crests, Duprees, Rivieras, and Adam Wade. Plus, the soulful Adam Wade and blues-rock from Savoy Brown.
Read More »Music Reviews: Willie Nile Tribute, Greg Copeland, Juni Ata, Colter Wall
A multi-artist tribute to rocker Willie Nile, plus the rarely heard Greg Copeland, the auspicious Juni Ata, and western music from Colter Wall.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Brian Lisik – ‘Junior High School’
'Junior High School,' the first single from Brian Lisik's upcoming album 'Gudbye Stoopid Whirled,' takes on new meaning amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More »Music Review: Kim Wilde – ‘Catch as Catch Can’ (2-CD/DVD Reissue)
Cherry Red's expanded edition of Kim's 1983 LP captures a turning point in her career and includes many unreleased demos.
Read More »Music Reviews: Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’s ‘Orange Crate Art,’ Plus Jenny Reynolds, Jason Daniels Band, Easy Love
An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Explorers Club, Plus Julian Taylor, Al Hendrix, Mark Fredson
Expert production, addictive hooks, and amiable musicianship and vocalizing characterize both new albums from The Explorers Club, but I particularly like the covers collection.
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