‘Love, Lust and Genocide’ comes off as a meditation on America’s current condition.
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Music Review: William Schimmel – ‘Theater of the Accordion’
William Schimmel’s latest, 'Theater of the Accordion,' takes the instrument to heights that demand respect.
Read More »Music Review: Public Image Limited – ‘What the World Needs Now’
'What The World Needs Now' from PiL is the perfect antidote for those grown sick of the pablum of the pop music industry.
Read More »Music Review: Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble – ‘The Whistle Blower’
Song, melody, and laughter are the soul of this album.
Read More »Interview: John Lydon – Truth and Integrity in Life and Music
John Lydon is one of those rare figures in public life who isn't afraid to speak his mind.
Read More »Music Review: Ben Folds – ‘So There’
Classical crossover is big right now, and Ben Folds proves an uncommon master on these eight fascinating songs.
Read More »Music Review: Lucas Richman and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – ‘In Truth’
Cellist Inbal Segev, oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, and pianist Jeffrey Biegel help make this collection an appealing album of modern classical music with a good balance of accessibility and sophistication.
Read More »Blu-Ray Review: The Who – ‘Live at Shea Stadium 1982’
For longtime fans of The Who (of which I consider myself one, seeing them three times live), The Who - 'Live at Shea Stadium 1982' is a rare treat.
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Video Premiere: Inbal Segev – ‘Allemande’ from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major from ‘Bach: Cello Suites’
The celebrated cellist unveils another selection from her new recording of Bach's Cello Suites, which she describes as '[m]asterpieces by perhaps the greatest composer who ever lived.'
Read More »Concert Review: Ayla Brown and Madison Rising Bring Country and Rock to Veterans Rally
Patriotism, country music by former 'American Idol' finalist Ayla Brown and rock and roll by Madison Rising made the Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Defend Freedom Tour a treat for the spirit and the ears.
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