There’s a fine line between satisfying your fan base and engaging in an outright money grab. OMD seems to be teetering on the edge with this release. Architecture & Morality, their third … Read More
Vinyl Review – Almost Famous Soundtrack 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Uber Box Set
Now available is the jaw-dropping massive box set honoring the 20th Anniversary of Cameron Crowe’s seminal (and one of my Top Ten of All-Time) film, Almost Famous. Let me tell … Read More
Concert Review: King Crimson & the Zappa Band at the Mann in Philly (9/7/21)
In the last year and a half, music fans have been itching to go back to attending concerts. While some have enjoyed streaming concerts from home, it just isn’t the … Read More
Night of the Living Drag Is Coming!
A new Drag event is coming to a town near you featuring some of the best and brightest from RuPaul’s Drag Race! The tour starts October 15 in Boston and … Read More
Our Fave @CELSIUS Energy Drink Partners With Palm Tree Music Festival: Zedd, Kygo, Bravo’s Summer House Cast and Gryffin
Anyone with the slightest bit of knowledge of me more than likely knows of my deep love of Celsius. It’s not often a Twitch stream, or an episode of … Read More
New Music Friday: Halsey, CHVRCHES, Kacey Musgraves, Madi Diaz
Welcome back to New Music Friday! August is sort of a quiet time for new music, and this week’s batch is a mixed bag with some real highlights. What is New … Read More
Book Review: Little Wing: The Jimmy McCulloch Story by Paul Salley
A musician’s career can take an infinite number of paths. Sure, there’s been hundreds of successful musicians but there are a thousand more who are lucky to even be remembered. … Read More
New Music Friday: The Weeknd, Jack Harlow, Tierra Whack
What a great week for new music! Welcome back to New Music Friday! What is New Music Friday? It’s mostly a Twitch stream at twitch.tv/duckthepianowire on Fridays (usually at noon PT / … Read More
New Music Friday: Camila Cabello, Khalid, and The Linda Lindas!
You can’t keep me away for long! Welcome back to New Music Friday! What is New Music Friday? It’s mostly a Twitch stream at twitch.tv/duckthepianowire on Fridays (usually at noon PT … Read More
Why Are Gibson Les Pauls So Expensive? Are They Worth The Money?
Why Are Gibson Les Pauls So Expensive? Are They Worth The Money? If you are into musical instruments or guitar, to be specific, you might know about a variety of … Read More
New Music Friday: Post Malone, Vince Staples, Alana Springsteen & more!
It’s your old neighborhood curmudgeon back for another New Music Friday roundup! I’ve been doing a Twitch stream at twitch.tv/duckthepianowire on Fridays (usually at noon PT / 3pm ET, or thereabouts). I … Read More
New Music Friday: Taylor Swift, Machine Gun Kelly, and other July 4th weekend guest stars
I hope you’re enjoying your July 4th weekend — and I hope it’s a nice long one for you. Not a lot of high-profile tunes released this past New Music … Read More
Album Review: Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come- Eternal Messenger
In the vast world of rock music, Arthur Brown is an example of someone who should’ve been bigger. While some might see him as a one-hit-wonder for the 1968 hit … Read More
Album Review: Patto: Give It All Away- The Albums
Esoteric Records, a Cherry Red Records label, have released yet another box set of albums. As per usual with Cherry Red, the label have assembled the work of an obscure … Read More