Tuesday’s Gone: Neil Young’s 1971 ‘BBC In Concert’ Remains Unequaled
Continuing our tribute to Neil Young in the run-up to his 80th birthday on Wednesday, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re showcasing this classic live performance from the BBC Television Centre in London, England, February 23, 1971. Sandwiched between two of his most iconic albums, 1970’s After the Gold Rush, and 1972’s Harvest, there’s always been […]
Saxophonist Dave McMurray Celebrates Detroit On ‘I LOVE LIFE even when I’m hurting’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Saxophonist Dave McMurray departs from his last two Grateful Deadication albums with I LOVE LIFE even when I’m hurting, his fourth Blue Note album. Well, almost. He does have one Grateful Dead tune on the record. Beyond that, the album is eclectic. There are vocal, jazz, soul, and funk tracks. In many ways, it is […]
50 Years Ago Today- Patti Smith Released ‘Horses’ Album
VIDEO PREMIERE: Ana Popović Brings The Guitar To The Floor On Groove-Laced “Dance to the Rhythm”
Ana Popović’s Dance to the Rhythm, released on October 31, 2025 via Electric Heel Records, marks the Serbian-born guitarist’s twelfth studio album — and one of her most vibrant yet. Following a period of personal and creative uncertainty, Popović returns with a record that celebrates joy, perseverance, and freedom through music. Known primarily for her […]
Manic Monday: Neil Young & Crazy Horse Serve up Growlin’ “Sedan Delivery” Live 1978
With Neil Young’s 80th birthday just around the corner (November 12th to be exact), we’ll be dedicating this week to him by featuring some classic performances from his legendary career. And while there is certainly no shortage of material to pull from on that front, being that it’s Manic Monday today, we’re serving up this […]
50 Years Later: Neil Young and Crazy Horse Regroup With Looseness & Vitality On ‘Zuma’
With five decades of hindsight, Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s Zuma (released 11/10/75) boasts the most cogent, linear logic of any album in the former Buffalo Springfielder’s discography. With an ideal balance of tightly-structured tracks, extended improvisational interludes, and two essentially acoustic, harmony pieces, it readily qualifies as a perfect LP (alongside Little Feat’s Dixie […]
Saving Grace featuring Robert Plant & Suzi Dian Explore Acoustic Intimacy At Boston’s Shubert Theatre (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
At the intimate Shubert Theatre in Boston this past Thursday, November 6, one of the greatest rock and roll vocalists and musical icons, Robert Plant, graced the stage along with his current band Saving Grace, which featured ethereal vocalist Suzi Dian along with drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Mavis Staples, Midlake, Danny Brown, The Mynabirds, Whitney & More
While we are still ramping up to the official start of the holiday season, November is kicking off with a bag of gifts. Just when it may seem like the music world is entering vacation mode, with almost every album announcement being attached to a date in 2026, this week proves that 2025 is far […]
50 Years Ago Today – Guy Clark Released His Debut Album ‘Old No. 1’
30 Years Later: GZA Lives Up To Genius Moniker On Timeless Debut ‘Liquid Swords’
2025 is becoming a significant chapter in the legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of Hip-hop’s most long-standing, dominant forces. In March, the group finished their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour, a massive worldwide tour meant to be the group’s final one, as they put a bow on their decades-long reign over the genre. […]