The Fixx are one of those odd groups that found more success here in America than in their native Britain. Sort of the reverse career path of Sparks, for example. … Read More
Album Review- Adèle Castillon, “Crèvecoeur”
There was a time, long ago when musical acts gained attention via a well-made or clever video. Before that, airplay on a radio station in a big market got the … Read More
Album Review- Deacon Blue, “The Great Western Road”
While many a Scottish band has come and gone and come back again (The Bluebells, Aztec Camera Del Amitri, and so on), Deacon Blue has quietly soldiered on. Originally formed … Read More
Unlikely Venues: Lakewood Civic Auditorium
Featured image source Welcome to my newest series, “Unlikely Venues.” This series will take a look at nonstandard concert locations across the United States, including how they came to be … Read More
Album Review: Crimson Glory- The Roadrunner Years
In the world of progressive metal, one of the genre’s most celebrated bands is Crimson Glory. Just recently, Cherry Red released a set devoted to the band. The set, The … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- Doctor Dark
Now a little over fifty years since the release of their debut album, the Residents have released their latest album. The new album, Doctor Dark, is the band’s first proper … Read More
Album Review- Blossoms, “Gary”
How Blossoms haven’t had a bigger career, particularly in their native Britain, is quite a mystery. Like fellow twenty-teens band The Vaccines, this lot has made loads of great records … Read More
Blu Ray Review: Performance (1970)- Criterion Collection
Two months into the year of 2025, the Criterion Collection have graced movie lovers with some solid releases. Those movie lovers looking something a little more musical might be interested … Read More
Concert Review: Bright Eyes – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA 2/7/25
On a gorgeous night in Hollywood, I trekked down to The Wiltern to witness the magic of Bright Eyes for the first time. They did not disappoint. Neither did the … Read More
Op-Ed: But is it K-Pop? The English Release Debate
As a Blink (BLACKPINK fan), there is nothing I want more than for “APT” by Rosé and Bruno Mars to continue being a viral hit. I mean, of course Mars … Read More
Badfinger- Head First (2024) Album Review
2024 has been quite the year for Badfinger fans. While the band have attained a cult following for decades, there haven’t been too many new releases. In this year of … Read More
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Turns 40
Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” turns 40 this year. At the end of the B-side of the single, an instrumental version of the song with Christmas greetings from … Read More
Concert Review: Livingston, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
Review and photos by Liza Wilson Livingston put on one of the most captivating performances of the year at his recent show in Cincinnati. Long, tall, Texan The singer-songwriter from … Read More
Album Review- The Cure, “Songs of a Lost World”
A lot of musical artists just run out of gas it seems. In the past year or so, many bands important bands from the eighties have released new albums, and … Read More