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Revisiting a British pop star's heyday, a multi-artist hat tip to NRBQ's Joey Spampinato, and more new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: Leo Sayer, Wanderlust, Jack Grace Band, Dana Sipos, and a Tribute to an NRBQ Cofounder
Music
Concert Review: Death of Classical Presents Gil Shaham and the Knights, Grand Street Stompers at Green-Wood Cemetery
Swing beats and Beethoven may not seem like natural mates, but this kind of vintage jazz and the Violin Concerto both offer powerful rhythmic energy and unforgettable themes.
Read More »Music Reviews: An Alligator Records Anthology and Tim Buckley Live plus Johnny Ace and the Four Tunes
An independent blues label showcases highlights from its first half-century. Also, a live set from the late, great Tim Buckley and anthologies from two early vocal acts.
Read More »Music Reviews: Frank Zappa’s Final US Concert, plus Ashley Riley, Richard X. Heyman, Raoul Vignal, and Nefesh Mountain
A previously unreleased live set from Zappa, one of rock's most versatile and idiosyncratic performers. Also: Ashley Riley's gorgeous CD and more new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Merseybeats and Merseys, plus Diana Jones and Eddie 9-Volt
A collection from the namesakes of the Merseybeat scene, plus Diana Jones and Eddie 9-Volt.
Read More »Music Review: Duo Mantar – Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The mandolin-guitar duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Song Premiere: Luke LeBlanc – ‘Oh My Lordy’
The Minneapolis singer-songwriter targets the quandaries of life with this single from his upcoming third album.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Duo Mantar’s Jacob Reuven, Adam Levin on Their Mandolin-Guitar Album ‘Music from the Promised Land’
The duo's debut album includes music by seven Israeli composers and embodies the musicians' shared passion for Israeli music and Jewish songs.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lulu, Plus Shannon McNally, Beth Whitney, and Ben Brown
An American one-hit wonder who has had a long and notable career in the U.K., plus an album of Waylon Jennings covers and more.
Read More »Music Review: Belinda Carlisle – ‘Belinda’ (Expanded Vinyl Reissue)
Demon Records’ two-disc vinyl reissue of Carlisle's debut album is an appealingly presented edition of an often overlooked chapter from her solo career.
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