Remembering Dr. John: Tripping the Night Majestic
The cultural icon who introduced a generation to voodoo and “funkology” died of a heart attack at 77
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Author: Meghan Roos
Turn On, Tune In and Enjoy the Poppies
Craft Recordings’ new compilation brings psychedelia’s inaugural era back to life
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Full Moon Fever at 30
Petty’s hallmark solo debut still hits home after all these years.
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That Sounds Like Theory, Mr. Vai!
Legendary guitarist Steve Vai steps into the music instructor role with the release of his new book, Vaideology.
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Spiraling With Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor’s psychological thriller turned 25 this month
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Remembering Dick Dale
The “King of Surf Guitar” died on March 16 at age 81
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Remembering Hal Blaine
The drumming legend leaves the world 35,000+ songs richer
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A Modern Bluesman’s Political Awakening
Gary Clark Jr. holds nothing back on his third album This Land
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Thirty Years After the War
Gary Moore’s political conscience rose to the surface on the last metal album of his career
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Staying In Step
Forty years after Directstep, Herbie Hancock’s oft-overlooked album stands as a symbol of what was to come
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The “One Night Only” You Can Savor on Repeat
The physical release of Gregory Porter’s first live album shows the jazz vocals master celebrating his roots and staking his claim in the genre.
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Reminiscing On Ravi
You never forget your first musician interview—especially if it’s with Ravi Shankar.
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The Big Bad Blues Returns
Billy Gibbons returns to his Texas roots on second solo album
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Hurtling Back In Time
Los Angeles-based Mystic Braves’ latest album is drenched in 1960s-era nostalgia but still finds a way to contribute to a larger musical conversation
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