Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
August 25, 2026To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
Jazz drummer phenom Devin Gray: Something Else! Interview (Part 2 of 2)
May 28, 2026For the conclusion of our 2-part conversation with creative jazz drummer and composer Devin Gray, the Maine-born musician speaks of his increasing ties to Europe and how the fertile Berlin music scene environment gave him new ways to flourish. S. VICTOR AARON: So now I want to shift over toRead More
Denny Zeitlin – ‘Odyssey’ (2026)
August 23, 2026There are many, interesting sides to Denny Zeitlin and there are a lot of those sides to savor on ‘Odyssey.’
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Henry Threadgill Zooid – ‘Cut You Where You Was’ (2026)
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Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘After The Storm’ (2026)
August 17, 2026
Mike Dillon, “Puma and the Spider Monkey” from ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo’ (2026): Sneak Peek
July 16, 2026Here is “Puma and the Spider Monkey,” an advance single from percussionist Mike Dillon’s upcoming album ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo.’
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Tonino Miano Trio – ‘MOSS/Electric’ (2026)
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OM – ‘Südpol’ (2026)
June 18, 2026
Henry Threadgill Zooid – ‘Cut You Where You Was’ (2026)
August 20, 2026Henry Threadgill goes back to his typical routine of producing a new Zooid album ‘Cut You Where You Was’ and showing Zooid hasn’t come close to running its course.
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Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe – ‘After The Storm’ (2026)
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Billy Mohler – ‘Live In Europe’ (2026)
April 21, 2026
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
August 25, 2026To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching
August 19, 2026Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
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Yes – ‘Aurora’ (2026)
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Dennis Atlas – ‘Principle’ (2026)
April 19, 2026
In an Era With So Many ‘Legends,’ Ozzy Osbourne Lived Up to the Title
July 24, 2025Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind a legacy that deserves respect not only in the metal world, but in the music world in general.
Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ Stirred Well-Deserved Praise – And Some Criticisms, Too
August 25, 2026To paraphrase Paul Simon, these are songs of miracle and wonder. But four decades after its Aug. 25, 1986, release, ‘Graceland’ still sparks controversy.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, March 31, 2026: Shows I’ll Never Forget
April 9, 2026Bruce Springsteen has said he hoped his music could encourage positive passions of the moment. Based on the tour’s first night, he is surpassing all goals.
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Elton John – ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre’ (2025)
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Genesis, Jan. 24, 1975: Shows I’ll Never Forget
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‘Boy George and Culture Club’ (2026): Movies
July 19, 2026‘Boy George and Culture Club’ is a story about identity, friendship, love, reinvention and resilience, all told by the people who lived it.
Remembering the Byrds’ Groundbreaking Gene Clark: ‘We Wanted to Move Into a New Area’
May 25, 2026The sad and early death of Gene Clark 35 years ago this week couldn’t overshadow a remarkable stint as the Byrds’ principal songwriter in the mid-1960s.
Allen Toussaint – ‘Songbook’ (2013; 2026 reissue)
June 7, 2026Returning as an expanded reissue, ‘Songbook’ found Allen Toussaint explaining America to itself, one song at a time.
How Paul Butterfield Deftly Blended Blues and Psychedelia on ‘East-West’
August 23, 2026When ‘East-West’ was released 60 years ago this month, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band opened doors not just for the blues but all of rock.
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Allen Toussaint – ‘Songbook’ (2013; 2026 reissue)
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Terry Blade – ‘Chicago Kinfolk: The Juke Joint Blues’ (2025)
March 4, 2025
Muscle Shoals, Grateful Dead and the Record Plant: Summer Music Books
June 3, 2026Steve Matteo surveys a new trio of deep-dive music books on Muscle Shoals, the Grateful Dead and the Record Plant with simply stunning visual presentations.
‘Boy George and Culture Club’ (2026): Movies
July 19, 2026‘Boy George and Culture Club’ is a story about identity, friendship, love, reinvention and resilience, all told by the people who lived it.
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How the Beatles’ Struggles to Follow the ‘Help!’ Movie Led Directly to ‘Revolver’
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Reconsidering the Beatles’ Second Film ‘Help!’
December 18, 2025
Mike Dillon, “Puma and the Spider Monkey” from ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo’ (2026): Sneak Peek
July 16, 2026Here is “Puma and the Spider Monkey,” an advance single from percussionist Mike Dillon’s upcoming album ‘Mike & Beignet Go to the Zoo.’
The Five Songs That Help Define Chicago’s Gutsiest Album
January 13, 2026‘Chicago III’ arrived 55 years ago this week as their third consecutive double album in less than two years. Yet Chicago was somehow still pushing the musical envelope.
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Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 10’ (2025): Gimme Five
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Rick Davies’ Five Greatest Supertramp Moments
September 15, 2025
Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching
August 19, 2026Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
The Ramones’ ‘Pleasant Dreams’ Found a Perfect Balance Between Rebellion and Accessibility
July 20, 2026Reactions were mixed for some reason as ‘Pleasant Dreams’ arrived 45 years ago today, but this stands as the Ramones’ last truly great album.
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J. Geils Band – ‘Blow Your Face Out’ (1976): Forgotten Series
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How ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ Showed New Promise After Graham Nash’s Exit
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