20 Questions With Sammy Jackson
Sammy Jackson takes a trip With You on her sophomore EP, which the St. Catharines jazz/R&B singer-songwriter shared HERE in October. Today, Jackson takes a trip through my silly...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Excuse Me While I Bootleg This Guy
I love feeding-frenzy records. These are the ones which come out after someone has become a star — usually involving their early studio works or unofficial material — and...
Paul McCartney Talks Flaming Pie In New Q&A
No, I did not talk to Paul McCartney. His record label sent me this Q&A about his new Flaming Pie Archive Collection box set, which comes out on July...
Thunder Pie | My Life in Country Music (Part 1)
The decision was made without my input. I would be riding with Dave, the owner of the camp, my stepdad’s best friend. Dave would put me in a spot...
Luther Russell | The Tinnitist Interview
Luther Russell has just realized something very cool about his latest album Medium Cool.
"This is fairly strange," the singer-guitarist, songwriter and producer says from his L.A. home, "but the...
Rewinding August | The Best Covers
Everybody loves a great cover tune. And if there's one thing better than a great cover tune, it's a whole album of them. Here are the best tribute discs...
Rewinding 2020 | Tinnitist’s Top Albums
Delayed albums. Cancelled tours. The untimely deaths of beloved artists. You don't need me to tell you that 2020 was a shitshow. And things are likely going to get...
20 Questions With Hannah Connolly
We all have baggage. Some of us are just better at carrying it — and letting it go. Hannah Connolly seems to be doing OK on both counts. The...
Rewinding September | The Top Indies
Like countless critics, much of my time is taken up by major-label releases. But also like countless critics, I always try to make some room for the deserving indie...
Next Week in Music | Oct. 12-18 • The Long List: 540 Releases On...
Need something to be thankful for this year? Well, how about the fact that despite everything going wrong in the world, there are still more than 500 new albums,...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | What You Talkin’ ’Bout, Willis?
I grew up a fan of Elton John, and while most people just love to blather on about what a brilliant lyricist Bernie Taupin is, I've always found his...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Spot The Difference
Collecting records is sometimes a little like playing one of those "spot the difference" puzzles. Various pressings of albums can vary greatly or subtly depending on when and where...
20 Questions With Carol Welsman
Earlier this summer, Carol Welsman invited us to dance with her on her latest album. You can (and should) read all about that HERE. Today, the veteran jazz singer-songwriter...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Ugh, Let’s Make A Record
Even in the throes of writer's block or technical difficulties, I can’t imagine having to be forced to make an album. It’s usually something I get very excited about....
Opening Acts | Rockers Reminisce About Seeing Their First Concerts
Back when I used to interview major-label musicians all the time, I had a list of random semi-personal questions I would ask after discussing whatever album or tour was...
