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We premiere the chill new single from KRANTZ off their upcoming sophomore album 'Misty Morning Dew.'
Read More »Song Premiere: ‘Alone’ from KRANTZ, Nashville Psychedelic Rockers
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Music Review: Ezra Furman – ‘Twelve Nudes’
Primal punk power propels Ezra Furman's 'Twelve Nudes" into the rarified atmosphere of The Clash's 'London Calling' as an era defining album.
Read More »More Evidence Elliott Murphy Should Be Famous, Plus Music from Ben Davis Jr., the Muffs, and Sunny War
Rocker Elliott Murphy shines on a new live album. Plus music from Ben Davis Jr., the Muffs, and Sunny War.
Read More »Ian & Sylvia’s ‘Lost Tapes’ Found, Plus Music from Commander Cody, Bill Scorzari, Flamin’ Groovies, and Shane Alexander
Previously unavailable live recordings from Canada’s Ian & Sylvia include great material. Plus releases from Commander Cody, Bill Scorzari, the Flamin’ Groovies, and Shane Alexander.
Read More »Music Review: Live – ‘Throwing Copper’ 25th Anniversary 2 LP/2 CD Edition
An absolute joy for Live fans to add to their collections.
Read More »‘Woodstock: Back to the Garden’ – Gargantuan Box Set Celebrates 1969’s Legendary Festival
Fifty years after rock’s most famous festival, a giant box set delivers just about everything but the mud, rain, and traffic jams.
Read More »A Live Showcase for NRBQ’s Diversity, Plus Albums from Steve Van Zandt, Donovan, and Che Apalache
The latest live album from NRBQ favors their rock/pop side and comes with a concert DVD. Plus CDs from Steve Van Zandt, Donovan and Che Apalache.
Read More »Music Review: U2 – ‘No Line on the Horizon’ (Vinyl Reissue)
"No Line on the Horizon" by U2 gets a vinyl reissue worthy of the music inside.
Read More »The Inimitable Steve Goodman Shines on Expanded Versions of His Final Albums
Reissued versions of Steve Goodman’s final albums include a generous helping of bonus material. Plus, releases from Chuck Hawthorne, Rob Laufer, and Karen Jonas.
Read More »The Rolling Stones Pull Another One from the Vaults, Plus New Grateful Dead, Procol Harum Releases
The Rolling Stones deliver a 1998 concert on CD and Blu-ray. Plus, expanded versions of early albums from the Grateful Dead and Procol Harum.
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