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
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
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
Single Review: Hilary Woods -Tongues of Wild Boar
“Tongues of Wild Boar” Irish musician Hilary Woods has a new album due in March called Birthmarks, and we were treated to a preview via the single “Tongues of Wild … Read More
Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Justine Simmons Open Up About Their Marriage By Allison Kugel
Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Justine Simmons Open Up About Their Marriage By Allison Kugel In a time when life feels fragile and love can seem fleeting, there are … Read More
Review: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers in Cincinnati, OH
Scrolling through Facebook, I see a sponsored post from my local venue, Bogarts: “Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers SOLD OUT!” The comments are… a bit of a mixed bag, to … Read More
Garon’s Best Albums of 2019
This year was a pretty great year for music. So many truly great albums came out, many which I wish could have made this list. Every genre had some truly … Read More
T-Boz on TLC’s Legacy, Touring with Chilli and Beating the Odds By Allison Kugel
TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’ life is one filled with overcoming insurmountable odds and finding blessings in unexpected places. Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of seven … Read More
Concert Review: Greyson Chance Isn’t Going Anywhere
This past weekend Greyson Chance returned to Los Angeles to take the stage at the historic El Rey Theatre with his reworked Portraits World Tour and he set the place … Read More
Concert Review: FKA Twigs, Brixton Academy
FKA Twigs, Brixton Academy Annoyance first – FKA Twigs was very late for her show at Brixton Academy. Like, an hour. It was a good thing the crowd was feeling … Read More
Album Review: Mick Ronson- Only After Dark: The Complete MainMan Recordings
When David Bowie rose to stardom in the early 1970s, he and his band the Spiders from Mars were overnight sensations. Along with T. Rex, Sweet and Slade, Bowie and … Read More