new release

20 Jan 2026

The core of this Nashville-based group – vocalist Al “Piper” Green, Steve Eagon on guitar, and drummer Dave Colella – has been together for two decades playing roots rock. With […]

19 Jan 2026

Hundred-word Reviews for January 2026: Archival Releases

By Bill Kopp

classical, new release, prog, punk, rawk, reissue, review

I’m still clearing out the decks full of great music released in 2025; each of the following is an archival or reissue release. The styles of music covered below vary […]

02 Jan 2026

David Wilcox: Making a Hero’s Journey

By Bill Kopp

folk, interview, new release

Plenty of songwriters take a conventional approach to making albums; they think to themselves,” I’ve written ten new songs since the last record, and here they are.” There’s nothing wrong […]

30 Dec 2025

Musoscribe’s Best of 2025: New Releases

By Bill Kopp

best-of list, new release

While my tastes often run toward archival releases, I do listen to a lot of new music. And I make the point again and again: those who would argue that […]

25 Dec 2025

Remembering the Raspberries, Part 4 of 4

By Bill Kopp

interview, new release, powerpop, rawk

Continued from Part Three… Raspberries Remembrance The idea for a Raspberries tribute album came more than three years ago from Fernando Perdomo. The multi-instrumentalist and producer is among the busiest […]

24 Dec 2025

Remembering the Raspberries, Part 3 of 4

By Bill Kopp

interview, new release, powerpop, rawk

Continued from Part Two… The new lineup of Raspberries made what would be the band’s final album of original material. Though Starting Over is fondly remembered today, on its September […]

23 Dec 2025

Remembering the Raspberries, Part 2 of 4

By Bill Kopp

interview, new release, powerpop, rawk

Continued from Part One… Raspberries Off and Running Three, four or possibly more labels courted the group. Epic was one; Columbia was another. 55 years later Bonfanti can’t recall some […]

22 Dec 2025

Remembering the Raspberries, Part 1 of 4

By Bill Kopp

interview, new release, powerpop, rawk

One of the 1970s’ most beloved and influential bands is the subject of a new, all-star tribute project. Released August 12, Play On: A Raspberries Tribute features 37 artists paying […]

19 Dec 2025

Album Review: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers – Strasbourg 82

By Bill Kopp

instrumental, jazz, new release, review

Hard bop heroes Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers are one of the most important acts in jazz. Their music navigated a path that creatively balanced adventurousness and accessibility. The […]

18 Dec 2025