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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Interview: Lawrence Gowan of Styx
Keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan talks about Styx's newest album, 'Crash of the Crown,' and the summer 2021 tour.
Read More »Music Reviews: Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s ‘Déjà Vu’ (Deluxe Edition), Plus Rob Lutes, Greta Gaines, and Rod Picott
An expanded edition of a CSNY classic offers an opportunity to reappraise it, see how it came together, and pick through some of the considered material that didn't wind up on the original release. Plus, three more noteworthy new albums.
Read More »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.
Read More »Profile: Pianist Rixiang Huang on Anti-Asian Bias and Becoming a Better Human Being Through Music
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 »Music Reviews: ‘Peter Stampfel’s 20th Century in 100 Songs,’ Plus Steve Goodman and Buddy Holly’s Crickets
Longtime folk-music eccentric Peter Stampfel delivers a song for every year from 1901 to 2000. Plus, previously unreleased Steve Goodman demos and star-studded readings of Buddy Holly classics.
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 »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Icons/Idols: In the Purple Room’ from the Byzantine Choral Project
Wonderful music and atmospheric, immersive sets make Icons/Idols: In the Purple Room a compelling step toward live theater's return.
Read More »Music Review: Robert Paterson and American Modern Ensemble – ‘The Four Seasons’
Unafraid of the long arm of Vivaldi, the celebrated American composer offers his set of superb song cycles based on the four seasons.
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