20 Questions With Emilio Palame
Emilio Palame is one swingin’ cat. A highly regarded pianist, vocalist, producer, composer and arranger for 45 years, he has worked with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Paul Williams, Connie...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
When somebody sends me something they're proud of writing, I can be a real ass.
I've been a journalist and an editor for too many years and I struggle to...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
By the time I released my second Area Resident album, I had a pretty good peek behind the curtain when it comes to how my favourite albums came to...
Back Stories | My 2012 Interview With John Prine
I was lucky enough to speak to John Prine back in 2012, shortly after he turned 65. He was every bit as charming, dry-witted and openhearted as you'd expect...
Back Stories | My John Prine Concert Review From 2012
Back in 2012, I reviewed John Prine in concert. It turned out to be one of the most popular live reviews I ever wrote, based on the number of...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I never really understood the passion for mono until I read about and heard those Beatles remasters from 2014.
There's just something to be said for hearing music the way...
20 Questions With Wood Willow
Wood Willow are about to make their intentions known. On April 22, the Oklahoma City roots outfit founded and fronted by singer-guitarist Joel Parks and singer-mandolin player Becca Herrod...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
One of the things I try to do with my own Area Resident album covers is maintain consistency. All my artwork is by Andrew King of Ottawa, Ont., and...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
The closest I ever came to getting suspended from school happened when I was in Grade 12. It was "team and group photo day" for the yearbook, so my...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
In our home, right by the front door and the entrance to the music-listening room, is our record wall. It's an area with 11 little clear plastic shelves to...
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...
Back Stories | My 2010 Interview With Nick Cave
Back in 2010, I was fortunate enough to interview the one and only Nick Cave, who was promoting the second album from his side band Grinderman. As usual, a...
Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records
I’m trying to think of the first time I got an album with a poster inside. I certainly remember becoming aware that some did, I just didn't have any...
Back Stories | My 2010 Interview With George Thorogood
Happy birthday to the one and only George Thorogood, who turned 72 years old today (Feb. 24, 2022). Back in 2010, I had the chance to interviewe him to...
Back Stories | My 2016 Interview With Brad Whitford
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford is celebrating his 70th birthday today (Feb. 23, 2022). Back when he was still pushing 65 and on tour with the reunited Whitford/St. Holmes, I...
