Author Archive
24 Jul 2026
Album Review: The Trip – Never Too Late for… The Trip
I’m a pushover for a musical act with an interesting back story. Of course, having a fascinating and/or compelling tale is no substitute for good music; to hit the sweet […]
23 Jul 2026
Take Five: Ramones Rarities
Hitting the scene in 1974, the Ramones were a blast of gritty air onto the pop music landscape. Their stripped-down, sped-up songs combined wild punk energy and bubblegum-style lyrics. Their […]
22 Jul 2026
Take Five: Great Covers by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs are both beloved figures in the world of power pop and tuneful rock. As a solo artist, Sweet created and released landmark albums like 1991’s […]
21 Jul 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for July 2026: Blues and Jazz
So much good music, so little time. Here’s a quick look at five newish releases. Duke Robillard – Blast Off! Guitairst Duke Robillard has been a recording artist for more […]
20 Jul 2026
George Benson: A ‘Dream’ Deferred… Until Now
Jazz fans have long known and appreciated the artistry of guitarist George Benson. Debuting on record in 1964, Benson scored toward the end of that decade with 1968’s Shape of […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: T Staggs – Southern Soul Era, Vol. 2
Sweet soul is a subgenre that’s been with us for awhile now. Built on the foundation of ‘60s soul of the Stax and Motown varieties, these days it’s often infused […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: Alf Jetzer – Unfolding
Based in Switzerland, Alf Jetzer makes atmospheric music with elements of worldbeat, ambient and trance, all informed by classical and pop textures. His sound paintings are more impressionistic than melodic, […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: St. Divine – The Devil You Know
Every reviewer has his/her/their own musical preferences, and those tastes inevitably inform how they approach and evaluate new music. In my own case, when I encounter the word “Americana,” I […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: Stan Snow – Road to the Sun
Seattle-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Stan Snow has an impressive résumé; he’s worked with quite a few household names (well, they’re well-known names in my household, at least). On Road to […]
17 Jul 2026
Joe Jackson: Still Burning with Creativity (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… When you make an album, do you do so purely as a creative expression, or do you give any thought to what your fans want? Joe […]