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A 1950s reissue series features the Crests, Duprees, Rivieras, and Adam Wade. Plus, the soulful Adam Wade and blues-rock from Savoy Brown.
Read More »Music Reviews: 1950s Pop/Rockers, Plus New Albums from Savoy Brown and Dan Penn
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Music Reviews: Willie Nile Tribute, Greg Copeland, Juni Ata, Colter Wall
A multi-artist tribute to rocker Willie Nile, plus the rarely heard Greg Copeland, the auspicious Juni Ata, and western music from Colter Wall.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Brian Lisik – ‘Junior High School’
'Junior High School,' the first single from Brian Lisik's upcoming album 'Gudbye Stoopid Whirled,' takes on new meaning amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More »Music Review: Kim Wilde – ‘Catch as Catch Can’ (2-CD/DVD Reissue)
Cherry Red's expanded edition of Kim's 1983 LP captures a turning point in her career and includes many unreleased demos.
Read More »Music Reviews: Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’s ‘Orange Crate Art,’ Plus Jenny Reynolds, Jason Daniels Band, Easy Love
An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Explorers Club, Plus Julian Taylor, Al Hendrix, Mark Fredson
Expert production, addictive hooks, and amiable musicianship and vocalizing characterize both new albums from The Explorers Club, but I particularly like the covers collection.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dion’s ‘Blues with Friends,’ Plus the Harmed Brothers, Nate Lee, and Darlin’ Brando
Dion dips into his blues bag. Plus, Americana from the Harmed Brothers, bluegrass from Nate Lee, and a folk/rock/country outing from Darlin' Brando.
Read More »Music Reviews: Teddy Thompson, Bessie Jones, Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, Gravel & Grace – and an Elliott Murphy Film
Teddy Thompson's first solo album since 2016 is a winner. Plus, a stirring release from the Alan Lomax archives; new CDs from Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, and Gravel & Grace; and an Elliott Murphy movie.
Read More »Music Reviews: Steve Forbert, Doc Watson, Nine Seas, Scott Ellison, Hawk, Holy Hive
'Early Morning Rain' is Steve Forbert’s first album of covers since 'Any Old Time,' his 2002 tribute to Jimmy Rodgers.
Read More »Music Reviews: Garage Rock Band The Choir’s Unexpected Second Act, Plus Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, Siren Songs
The Choir, a Cleveland garage rock band, make an unexpected comeback after half a century. Plus new releases from Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, and Siren Songs.
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