new release Archive
01 May 2026
30 Days Out, May 2026 #1: Blue Ridge Orchestra, Wallflowers, Furious Bongos, George Terry
For this roundup for live music in Asheville, I take a quick look at two local acts and two touring groups. Support live music! Artist: Blue Ridge Orchestra Venue: Wortham […]
22 Apr 2026
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 […]
20 Apr 2026
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 […]
17 Apr 2026
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 […]
14 Apr 2026
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 […]
13 Apr 2026
Album Reviews: Two from Rahsaan Roland Kirk
I’m going to veer off on a wild tangent in my approach to this review of this pair of new titles from Resonance Records. If that approach isn’t in line […]
10 Apr 2026
Album Review: Stax Revue: Live in ‘65!
In 1965, a professional recording was made at the 5-4 Ballroom in Watts, Los Angeles; the recording documented the powerhouse Stax Revue. The recordings sat unissued until 1991-92 when Stax […]
30 Mar 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for March 2026: New Releases #2
For this edition of my closet-clearing capsule reviews, I present quick takes on five recently released titles. There’s blues, powerpop, progressive rock and whatever it is that L. Shankar does […]
20 Mar 2026
Album Review: Kyle Rowland – Not Holding Back!
An International Blues Challenge semifinalist in 2024 and 2025, Sacramento-based harmonica player Kyle Rowland is a busy musician. His live unit Rowland & Tumblin’ covers the waterfront style-wise, working funk, […]
19 Mar 2026
Album Review: Mississippi Heat – Don’t Look Back
Israel-born with Belgian roots, Pierre Lacoque doesn’t – at least on paper – present as the most likely of authentic blues artists. But beginning with 1992’s Straight from the Heart, […]