20 Questions With Jeff Gay
Jeff Gay is no starry-eyed romantic. Despite the title of his recent album Stargazer, the disc finds the Nova Scotia folk-rocker eyeing the darker sides of love and romance....
Rewinding July | The Best Soundtracks
Every good movie needs a good soundtrack — and here are some of the best that arrived in July, presented in alphabetical order. Click on the cover picture to...
20 Questions With Tommy Marz
Tommy Marz released his new EP Chasing Light a couple of weeks ago. The six-song set features five originals — including his single Summer Bummer — along with his...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Do Stairway!
A bud of mine recently shared a YouTube link of the audio from Led Zeppelin’s March 16, 1973 show in Vienna, Austria. It was an astounding show, with a...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Listen To How The Man Said
I have been devouring the new McCartney: A Life In Lyrics podcast. It's actually very good and features a very natural and relaxed Paul, who shares interesting and honest...
20 Questions With Revive the Rose
Revive the Rose came to play with their hockey-themed song and video Bar Down, which they showcased HERE late last year. Now the Ontario rockers are suiting up again...
Back Stories | My 2008 Interview With Ray Davies
Back in 2008, I was fortunate enough to speak to the one and only Ray Davies over the phone. As usual with print interviews, much of what I wrote...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | A Two-Horse Race
A recent Stylus Counsel column I wrote — in which I compared the number of hit albums and singles by Taylor Swift to Paul McCartney, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Elvis...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I’ve always been fascinated by the inner groove. You know — the inside, non-music part of the record where the grooves end and your stylus starts kicking up against...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Chorus, Schmorus
A little while ago, a buddy of mine brought me a box of records he wanted me to sell for him, in exchange for a small fee — plus...
DIY Discovery | Quasar Wut-Wut
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there’s nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Tinnitist TV | Episode 16: Corey McCormick
One thing leads to another. This might be especially true for Corey McCormick.
Back in 2010, the California bassist – who had previously played with Chris Cornell — joined Lukas...
DIY Discovery | Daniel James’ Brass Camel
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there’s nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel: In Praise Of Ronnie’s Bass
Recently a musician friend of mine texted me and asked, "When's the last time you listened to Start Me Up? Like, really listened to it?" He wanted me to...
Back Stories | My 2011 Interview With Gregg Allman
Back in 2011, I was lucky enough to talk to the one and only Gregg Allman. At the time, the southern rock icon was in a good place, recovering...
