The Velvet Goldmine of Todd Haynes
The acclaimed director talks with Rock & Roll Globe about his upcoming Velvet Underground documentary premiering on Apple TV+
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Bette Smith: Rock and Soul to Lift Your Spirits
Produced by Drive-By Truckers bassist Matthew Patton, the Brooklyn-born singer’s blend of soul, rock, R&B and Southern funk gives these ten new tunes plenty of punch
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Greg Antista and The Lonely Streets: The Neon Heat Is On
The former Joyride guitarist’s handpicked crew of West Coast punk veterans emerge from the pandemic with a wide-ranging second album
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It’s Just A Jenny Thing
Berkeley New Wave favorites from the 90s return with a new, progressive sound on American Canyon
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The Further Adventures of Cosmo In The 1980’s
Legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford talks about the album he cut with the bass player from the Greg Kihn Band, Joe Satriani and Eddie Money’s guitarist
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I’ll Never Give You One Reason To Cry: Farewell, Don Everly
One of the Founding Fathers of Rock & Roll passes on at 84
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The Cucumbers Are Back!
The recently reunited Hoboken New Wave greats dig into their vault (and desk drawer) for a killer new rarities set
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Lara Hope and The Ark-Tones: Rocking Through the Pandemic with the Rockabilly Rebels from Upstate New York
How this talented husband-and-wife-led band are making Kingston the modern-day capital of New York Rock
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J Hacha De Zola: John Steinbeck, James Dean and Me
On East of Eden, the Jersey City Songwriter tips his hat to the past while facing our troubling present
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ALBUMS: Tony Allen Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy
Tony Allen (Image: Blue Note) Tony Oladipo Allen, who died last year, was a legend of the drum kit, a musician that was never content to confine his playing to a single style. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1940 and was a rule breaker right out of the gate. He never played African drums or percussion. Instead, he was fascinated by American jazz, and spent many hours absorbing
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Maia Sharp: Sister of Mercy
The Nashville songwriter goes deep and personal on her stirring new album
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The City Champs: Roots Music Trio from Memphis Lays Down a Heavy Groove
“We all learned our craft playing in the clubs of Memphis, a great training ground for R&B, blues, soul and jazz,” says guitarist Joe Restivo about the band’s new LP Luna ’68
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The Shootouts Make Timeless Country Music For Post-Pandemic Revelry
Singer/guitarist Ryan Humbert talks with Rock & Roll Globe about thd road to thd band’s great new album Bullseye
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The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs: Fast, F**ked and Furious
Lead singer Frank Meyer has “One More Drink” with Rock & Roll Globe
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War Ensemble
On her excellent new album, Sunny War creates folk music without limits
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