new release Archive
11 Aug 2026
Billy Fuller’s Kosmische ‘Fragments’ (Part 1 of 3)
A much shorter edit of this interview was first published in The Tonearm. Billy Fuller is a versatile bassist with a dazzling CV. He’s a founding member of modern-day experimental […]
07 Aug 2026
Robyn Hitchcock: Confusion Says
Born in London and a longtime resident of Nashville, singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock enjoys an influential and critically-acclaimed career. With his late ‘70s band the Soft Boys, Hitchcock channeled ‘60s psychedelia […]
04 Aug 2026
Album Review: Strawberry Alarm Clock – Where’s One?
Strawberry Alarm Clock got a bad rap. Thanks to their period-evoking name (see also: Electric Prunes, Vanilla Fudge, Peanut Butter Conspiracy et. al.) the group’s image is sort of captured […]
03 Aug 2026
Album Review: Midge Ure – Man of Two Worlds
Midge Ure is quite a character in the musical world. With a CV that includes important work in Thin Lizzy, Ultravox and Visage, he also co-wrote “Do They Know It’s […]
30 Jul 2026
Album Review: Toadies – The Charmer
Toadies have been around while; the band came together in 1989 in Fort Worth, releasing their debut album that same year. While that self-released disc Slaphead didn’t sell, they kept […]
29 Jul 2026
Album Review: Red Rockers – It’s in Our Blood
Red Rockers were one of the most exciting bands of their era. Coming around out of New Orleans in 1979, the group combined a passionate, left-wing worldview and lyrical sensibility […]
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 […]
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 […]