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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Maui Wowee

November 28, 2020November 28, 2020 Justin Cober-Lake 0 Comments 1970, Billy Cox, Foxey Lady, Hawaii, Jimi Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Legacy Recordings, Live In Maui, Mitch Mitchell, Purple Haze

Two cherished Jimi Hendrix performances in Hawaii before his untimely death get the release they deserve

Country and/or Western Folk North Americana

Bobby Bare Sings Shel Silverstein Plus: Outlaw Country’s Odd Couple Honored at Last

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Jim Allen 0 Comments 2020, Bear Family, Bobby Bare, Bobby Bare Sings Shel Silverstein Plus, Shel Silverstein

An epic, overdue box gives the overlooked duo its due

Experimental Indie Rock Surf

On the Spectrum

November 26, 2020November 27, 2020 Nathan Carson 0 Comments 2000, 20th Anniversary, A Spectrum of Infinite Scale, Gerry Rafferty, Man Or Astroman?, Steve Albini, Surf guitar, Touch and Go Records

Man or Astroman’s forever drummer Birdstuff talks turkey about their undersung, Albini-produced 2000 album A Spectrum of Infinite Scale at 20

Rock Soul

Happy Birthday Tina Turner

November 25, 2020November 26, 2020 Jim Sullivan 0 Comments 1989, birthday, Foreign Affair, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Roger Davies, Tina Turner, Tony Joe White

As she approaches 81, Jim Sullivan reflects on an enlightening 1989 interview with the Soul Queen of Rock & Roll

North Americana Rock

Jesse Colin Young Keeps Tripping On His Roots

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments Highway Troubadour, Jesse Colin Young, The Youngbloods

The eternal Youngblood gets it together with reflections on music, motorcycles and memories of the Youngbloods

Art Pop

A Genius In Prayer

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Chris Parker 0 Comments 2020, Alexandra Palace, Elton John, film, Higgs Boson Blues, Idiot Prayer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nick Cave, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Ship Song

In this haunting cinematic experience, its just Nick Cave, the piano, his microphone and a growing pile of sheet music at his feet

Holiday Music Journalism

Indigenous Musicians Remix Thanksgiving Part Two

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Jason Gross 0 Comments A Tribe Called Red, Indigenous, Lynyrd Sknynrd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martha Redbone, Native American, Native Americans, Rickey Medlocke, Thanksgiving

DJ crew A Tribe Called Red, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke and roots singer Martha Redbone talk turkey about what this holiday means to them

Heavy Metal Progressive Rock

ALBUMS: Alive On Dead Air With Katatonia

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Jordan Blum 0 Comments 2020, Dead Air, Doom, Katatonia, Peaceville, Progressive Rock, Sweden

The Swedish doom/prog outfit’s latest is a testament to both their artistry and the potential for live music during lockdown

Music Journalism

Indigenous Musicians Remix Thanksgiving Part One

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Jason Gross 1 Comment Black Belt Eagle Scout, Deborah Iyall, Grand Funk, Indigenous, Mark Farner, Native American, Native Americans, Romeo Void, Thanksgiving, Tribe

Black Belt Eagle Scout, Grand Funk’s Mark Farner and Debora Iyall Romeo Void talk turkey about what this holiday means to them

Broadway Rock

Jesus Christ Is 50

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Gillian G. Gaar 2 Comments 1970, 50th anniversary, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Broadway, Ian Gillan, Jesus, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mike d'Abo, Murray Head, Original London Cast, Tim Rice

Superstar that is, the musical that put Broadway titans Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber on the map

jazz Progressive Rock

Mary Halvorson’s Code Girl Looks for Logic in the Midst of Madness

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments Adam O’Farrill, Amirtha Kidambi, María Grand, Mary Halvorson, Mary Halvorson’s Code Girl, Michael Formanek, Robert Wyatt, Tomas Fujiwara

Talking music and politics with the no. 1 guitarist in modern jazz

New Wave Post-Punk

The Premonition Is Correct: Killing Joke at 40

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Jeremy Shatan 0 Comments ], 1980, Flood, Jaz Coleman, Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke, Killing Joke, No Nukes, Youth

How this post-punk masterpiece spoke to a generation of kids waiting for nuclear war

Soul

Analog Girl In A Digital World: Mama’s Gun at 20

November 19, 2020November 21, 2020 Marcus K. Dowling 0 Comments 2000, Aaliyah, Andre 3000, Andre Benjamin, Bag Lady, Destiny’s Child, Doesn’t Really Matter, Dr. Dre, Erykah Badu, He Wasn’t Man Enough, Hot Boyz, J. Dilla, Janet Jackson, Jumpin’ Jumpin’, Mama’s Gun, Missy Elliott, Ms. Jackson, Toni Braxton, Try Again

Erykah Badu’s eternal soul classic still grounds us two decades later

New Wave North Americana Power Pop

Perfect Teeth

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Lee Zimmerman 0 Comments 1999, A Shot In The Arm, Box sets, Can't Stand It, Jay Bennett, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Ken Coomer, Rhino, She's A Jar, Summerteeth, Wilco

An expanded version of Summerteeth explores Wilco’s shifting stance

Zappa

Alex Winter’s Most Excellent Frank Zappa Film

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 Jordan Blum 0 Comments 2020, Alex Winter, Frank Zappa, Gail Zappa, Magnolia Pictures, Mike Keneally, Moon Zappa, Ruth Underwood, Steve Vai, Zappa Family Trust, Zappa film

An in-depth, touching and quite entertaining examination of the late musical genius’ life and impact

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