Albums Of The Week: Tami Neilson | Kingmaker
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Recorded at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios in her adopted hometown of Auckland, New Zealand, Kingmaker marks Canadian-born singer-songwriter Tami Neilson’s most provocative and powerful collection...
Albums Of The Week: Dream Widow | Dream Widow
Dave Grohl has sold his soul to Satan. At least, that's how I figure it. Mostly because I can't think of any other way to explain his incredible, endless...
Next Week in Music | Sept. 4-10 • New Books
Melissa E., Aaron N. and Juicy J kick off the annual fall memoir parade, David Bowie gets double-teamed, Ozzy Osbourne is celebrated a tad early, singers talk shop, the...
Classic Album Review: The Jayhawks | Rainy Day Music
This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
When is a band...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Give the People What We Want: Songs of...
This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Paul McCartney and John...
Classic DVD Review: Pete Yorn | Strange Condition
This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
THE MAIN EVENT: This...
Next Week in Music | April 17-23 • The Short List: 12 Titles You...
Welcome to the biggest and busiest week for new music so far this year. Thanks to Record Store Day next Saturday, there are more than 700 titles being released...
David Bowie | ChangesNowBowie
THE PRESS RELEASE: "ChangesNowBowie is a nine-track session recorded for radio and broadcast by the BBC on David Bowie’s 50th birthday on 8th January, 1997. The broadcast originally featured...
Classic Album Review: Mix Master Mike | Anti-Theft Device
This came out in 1998 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Invisibl Skratch Piklz turntablist...
Flavours & Vibes Serves Up A Satisfying Musical Menu In Brampton
Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on Feb. 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by...
Rewinding 2021 | Roots Music
I briefly considered hair-splitting this category into more specific genres — Americana, folk, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, roots-rock, singer-songwriters and blah blah blah. Thankfully, I talked myself out of that...
Drenge | Strange Creatures
Strange but true: These British indie-rockers first gained widespread notoriety when an MP recommended them in his resignation letter several years ago. Not sure about his politics, but there's...
William Patrick Corgan’s Cotillions Tops Today’s Album Announcements
William Patrick Corgan — perhaps you know him as Billy? — is stepping back into the spotlight. The Smashing Pumpkins’ benevolent dictator announced that his next solo release —...
Now Hear This: Narrow Head | 12th House Rock
THE PRESS RELEASE: “Nobody has riffs anymore,” says founding member/vocalist/guitarist Jacob Duarte when asked about his approach on 12th House Rock, Narrow Head’s second LP. “That’s the kind of...
Eminem | Music To Be Murdered By
THE PRESS RELEASE
"Eminem’s 11th studio album Music To Be Murdered By is out now ... Inspired by the master, Uncle Alfred!"
MY TWO CENTS
If they ever remake the movie Groundhog...
