2023 was a very good year for rock releases by veteran and newer artists, including Palehound, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Boygenius, and more.
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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 »Charlie Doherty’s Top Tunes of 2018 (Camila Cabello, Post Malone, The 1975, Chris Cornell, and More)
Rock music will always come first in my world, but you'll see an eclectic list of everything from jazz-hop (Anderson .Paak) to metal, country, electronica, R&B, and folk rock.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top Releases of 2018: Post Malone, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Petty, Clutch, Kacey Musgraves, and More
Rock and roll is alive and well - and didn't need a Zeppelin clone to prove it in 2018.
Read More »Music Review: A Perfect Circle – ‘Eat the Elephant’
Is rock supergroup A Perfect Circle's long-awaited third album of originals worth the 15-year wait? I think you know the (obvious) answer.
Read More »SXSW Movie Interview: Wendy Schneider, Director of ‘The Smart Studios Story’
Director Wendy Schneider provides insight into her new documentary that chronicles the fascinating history of Butch Vig and Steve Marker's legendary Smart Studios, 'The Smart Studios Story.'
Read More »Music Review: Silversun Pickups – ‘Better Nature’
Ten years and four albums into its career, Silversun Pickups continue to expand their sound. Wise move or mixed results?
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top 30 Releases of 2014 (Starring Judas Priest, Ryan Adams, Run the Jewels, Smashing Pumpkins, Sun Kil Moon, and More)
I'm sure that you'll agree with me that this past year wasn't the greatest year in music history but it was a very damn satisfying one.
Read More »Charlie Doherty’s Top Tunes of 2014
This year's list includes a healthy mix of electronic pop, indie rock, punk, acoustic, and metal tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Frank Catalano and Jimmy Chamberlin – ‘Love Supreme Collective’ EP
'Love Supreme Collective' is a fine tribute to a great artist and a lesson on how great art spawns great art.
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