pop Archive
10 May 2019
Hundred-worders for May 2019
Here we go again, kids. If you’ve visited Musoscribe before, you likely know the drill: new albums worth your (and my) time, covered in the tidy space of precisely 100 […]
02 May 2019
Those Were the Days: Mary Hopkin’s ‘Post Card’ at 50
Mary Hopkin was a mere 18 years old when she was signed to the Beatles’ fledgling record label in 1968. That experience wasn’t her first as a recording artist; she […]
01 May 2019
Manhattan Transfer: The Boy(s and Girls) from New York City
Popular musical styles come and go. But for nearly a half century, the Manhattan Transfer has been dazzling audiences with its unique brand of music, a style that incorporates jazz, […]
17 Apr 2019
Procol Harum’s Salad Days (Are Here Again) Part 2 of 2
Continued from Part One… Novum stands on its own as an excellent album of new material. Can you tell me about the circumstances leading to making the first new Procol […]
16 Apr 2019
Procol Harum’s Salad Days (Are Here Again) Part 1 of 2
Formed in 1967, the sophisticated and forward-looking British band Procol Harum had its origins in a very different outfit, the Paramounts. Along with pianist/singer Gary Brooker, guitarist Robin Trower, multi-instrumentalist […]
15 Apr 2019
Elton John’s Well-deserved Victory Lap
It may be difficult to remember all the details after all these years, but on the occasion of what looks to be his farewell-to-touring tour, it’s worth taking a look […]
06 Apr 2019
Emma’s Lounge: All Over the Board
When it comes to making music, eclecticism for its own sake can be confusing for potential listeners. But when it’s executed with authenticity, casting a wide stylistic net can make […]
30 Mar 2019
EP Review: Damon Mitchell – Elise
Bright, intelligent pop is the métier of Damon Mitchell. Fans of Owsley, Jellyfish, Ben Folds and similar purveyors of pure pop will find much to like in these six tunes. […]
26 Mar 2019
Hundred-word Reviews, March 2019 Part Two
Yesterday I covered ten albums in 1000 words. Today I’ll do the same. All titles are new or recent releases. Shumaun – One Day Closer to Yesterday I love me […]
25 Mar 2019
Hundred-word Reviews, March 2019 Part One
I can’t point to specific reasons as to why this is the case, but in recent months there has been more than the typical amount of really good music finding […]