Reviews

In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews the 2017 solo album We All Want The Same Things from The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

There are two things you need to know about Blackberry Smoke: 1 – When they play a show anywhere near you, go. Do not hesitate, do not worry about the ticket price or what time you will get home; just go. 2 – If their new song “Flesh & Bone” is an indication of what […]

If anyone knows how to throw a party, it’s DJ Jonathan Toubin. For over a decade the master of mixers has been on a crusade across the U.S. and around the globe with the sole intent of getting feet slippin’ and backbones dippin’ to his curated selections of classic soul and R+B 45’s. The latest […]

On January 18, 1978 a group of hungry young musicians stepped onto the stage for the first time and changed bluegrass music. Exactly forty years later, the members of Hot Rize found themselves onstage at the Aladdin in Portland, Oregon reminiscing about how it all began and playing tunes. The influential bluegrass outfit is currently […]

Since their debut album, B.R.M.C., in 2001, San Francisco-based rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have garnered a steady following of fans. Though their name brings to mind a band that might have more heavy metal leanings, the trio actually has a foot solidly in the rock and roll world, releasing albums that range from […]

Caleb Carr’s groundbreaking novel is brought to life by TNT.

[rating=7.00] If Inara George’s Dearest Everybody proves anything, it’s that she not need trade on her lineage in any way shape or form (she’s the daughter of Little Feat’s co-founder and figurehead Lowell George). The woman’s first solo album since 2009 exhibits an idiosyncratic voice also present in Inara’s other projects, The Bird and the […]

Nicolas Cage is at his most unhinged in Brian Taylor’s new thriller.

[rating=8.00] Given the success of Muscle Shoals, the movie documentary, a resurgence of recent recordings in Muscle Shoals (i.e Gregg Allman and The Black Keys to name just two), and the recent passing of FAME Studios founder, Rick Hall, more people are probably familiar with The Swampers now than were in their heyday. Muscle Shoals […]

[rating=9.00] Keyboard master Chick Corea and acclaimed drummer Steve Gadd met five decades ago and have played together intermittently during that time. Now they’ve come together again, formed a sextet and are delivering vital improvisational music with Spanish tinges, funky rhythms, and inspired soloing. This debut of The Chick Corea+ Steve Gadd Band is called […]