Author Archive
19 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant made some of the most distinctive progressive rock of the 1970s. The group’s remarkable musical sensibility set them apart from their contemporaries. I love ’em. And I have […]
18 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Marshall Crenshaw
When Marshall Crenshaw released his debut album in 1982, it was a breath of fresh air. The former Beatlemania cast member (and future MC5 guitarist; no, really) would go on […]
17 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: King Crimson
King Crimson has changed its sound with virtually every album. From 1969 until just a few years ago, the group – with an ever-changing lineup – made some of the […]
16 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Yes
I’ve lost count of how many current or former members of Yes I’ve interviewed. I’ve also reviewed a number of their releases. Here’s a random roundup of the latter. Talk […]
15 Mar 2025
30 Days Out, March 2025 #2: Jane Monheit, Eleanor Underhill, Ska City, Ana Popovic
This go-round features two local artists and two touring ones. All four are well worth seeing and hearing. Artist: Jane Monheit Venue: Wortham Center Date: Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m. […]
14 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Sun Ra
Okay, so maybe Sun Ra wasn’t from outer space. And yet… maybe he was. But his music was certainly out of this world. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing and […]
13 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Residents
I write a lot of reviews, I do. And I write about some artists more than others. Here’s a roundup of reviews covering releases from everyone’s favorite incredibly strange outfit, […]
12 Mar 2025
Oakland Trio is a ‘MeloDious’ Family Affair
The members of Oakland music trio MeloDious are all under 20 years of age. Siblings from a musical family, MeloDious combines superb musicianship and a warm and accessible jazz-informed sound, […]
11 Mar 2025
Five Guest Spots by R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe
R.E.M. was one of the most influential groups of their time. The quartet from Athens, Georgia helped define alternative rock, paving the way for a new breed of artists who […]
10 Mar 2025
Randy Blythe Flexes His Prose Muscles with ‘Just Beyond the Light’
This story appeared previously in SPIN. Lamb of God vocalist’s new book addresses perspective and human potential Randy Blythe is best known as the lead singer for Lamb of God. […]