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Magic Dick: Still Whammer Jammering

Harmonica sensation Magic Dick is best known for his years with the J. Geils Band. And while his high-profile presence on the band’s critically-acclaimed (and sometimes Platinum-selling) albums helped catapult […]

Y&T Get Their Due (Part 2 of 2)

Continued from Part One… Yet Meniketti doesn’t categorically rule out a new Y&T single or album in the band’s future. “It’s not as simple as saying, ‘Hey, let’s go to […]

Y&T Get Their Due (Part 1 of 2)

Oakland hard rockers Y&T have been a durable fixture on the rock scene since their start more than 50 years ago. And while the metal masters have racked up more […]

Album Review: Robin Trower Live! 50th Anniversary Edition

1976 was the Year of the Live Album. Spurred on in part by the blockbuster success of the double LP Frampton Comes Alive (released in mid-January of that year), seemingly […]

Take Five: Great Tracks featuring Aynsley Dunbar

Few drummers in the history of rock have a résumé as varied and extensive as Aynsley Dunbar. The Liverpool-born musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has worked […]

EP Review: Sykofant — Leaves

It’s reasonable for anyone who has heard previous music from Sykofant to greet the release of Leaves with both anticipation and high expectations. The group’s self-titled debut was a breath […]

Hundred-word Reviews for April 2026

I receive so much great music here at Musoscribe. CDs and LPs submitted for potential review go through my patented Smash or Trash™ evaluation process, and the ones that survive […]

Album Review: John Weider – John Weider

This is a curious one. A CD reissue of an album originally released in 1976, it’s the solo debut of British multi-instrumentalist Weider, formerly of the Animals (circa 1966-68), an […]

30 Days Out, April 2026 #2: Toadies, Bob Dylan, Karla Bonoff, The Nude Party

This time around we spotlight four nationally-touring acts. It’s April, so Asheville’s coming out of its quiet season; and the concert calendar only get busier from here on out. Artist: […]

Album Review: The Iveys – Miniskirts and Rainbows

During their initial run, the classic lineup of Badfinger released a total of six albums. Considering the long run of misfortunes that befell the British/Welsh foursome, the latter three of […]