Green Note (at Home) One of the things we are all missing the most during this quarantine is getting out to see live music. So effortless. Get your hand stamped, … Read More
Album review: Myq Kaplan’s “A.K.A.” is compassionate, confounding stand-up
Myq Kaplan’s newest album of wordy, nerdy stand-up comedy is out today. As he readily admits in his stand-up, Myq Kaplan (it’s pronounced “Mike”) can be an acquired taste. At … Read More
Vinyl LP Review: X Discography (1980-83)
Veteran LA punk rockers X are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their influential debut album Los Angeles. With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, the band’s tour with the Violent Femmes has been … Read More
Music Review: Lucinda Williams Good Souls Better Angels
Good Souls Better Angels Lucinda Williams, at age 67, has a lot to say about the state of the world in her latest album Good Souls Better Angels. When she … Read More
Album Review: Sir Lord Baltimore- The Complete Studio Recordings (1970-2006)
Sir Lord Baltimore HNE, a Cherry Red Records label, have recently released a new box set devoted to heavy psych rockers Sir Lord Baltimore. The set, The Complete Studio Recordings, … Read More
Vinyl LP Reissue Review – Carly Simon “No Secrets”
Vinyl aficionados can rejoice because I have just discovered the best reissue label on the planet… Speakers Corner Records! Based in Germany, Speaker Corner Records has just released Carly Simon’s … Read More
CD Box Set Review – RATT: The Atlantic Years 1984 – 1990
RATT: The Atlantic Years Fans of the hair metal band RATT have something to bang their heads to – Cherry Red Records have pulled out all the stops with their … Read More
New Music Friday: R.E.M.’s “Monster” 25th Anniversary Box Set
R.E.M Monster (ed: this piece originally ran 12/19) The R.E.M. album Monster occupies an odd space in the band’s body of work. Released in 1994, at the peak … Read More
Concert Review – Burton Cummings: Up Close And Alone
Burton Cummings This past Monday legendary singer/songwriter Burton Cummings treated his Southern California fans to an intimate one man performance billed as “Up Close And Alone.” For 90 plus … Read More
Album Review: Peter Green- The End of the Game
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Esoteric Recordings have reissued Peter Green’s debut album The End of the Game. Released in 1970, this was Green’s first release after leaving Fleetwood Mac. … Read More
Interview – Shania Twain: The Humor and Strength of a Global Superstar By Allison Kugel
Shania Twain: The Humor and Strength of a Global Superstar By Allison Kugel How did a child growing up in poverty in the small mining town in Timmins, Ontario, Canada … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: The Point
Singer/songwriter Harry Nilsson achieved critical and commercial success during the late 1960s and the early 1970s. For a good period of time, Nilsson would write songs that were later covered … Read More
Movie/Book Review: Melody Makers
For most of the 1960s and 1970s, the Melody Maker was one of the most popular music magazines. Based in the UK, the publication was known for its stunning photography and articles … Read More
Artist Interview: Kabwasa of Watsonville, CA
Kabwasa’s been making waves lately. Originally from Watsonville, CA, 21-year-old Kabwasa (born Etienne Kabwasa-Green) moved to Los Angeles and has developed into a multi-talented musical artist. His music includes a … Read More