The Rolling Stones’ Dionysian Passion
When popular music was still confined to parlor etiquette and artificial formulas, the Rolling Stones chose sweat, volume, and an uncontrollably explosive, bodily Dionysian spirit on stage.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Rock Out for a Future With Soul
Tedeschi Trucks Band take the audience on a ride to spiritual freedom, with a cathartic feeling woven throughout the show at Berkeley’s Greek Theater.
Ghost Hounds Bring Blues Rock Back to the Present
Ghost Hounds’ rocking new LP, Justified, should please Rolling Stones fans. It even includes a blistering cover of their classic “Gimme Shelter”.
Widespread Panic Rock Like a Sweet Jelly Roll for the Soul
Trends may come and go, yet through it all Widespread Panic rock on into their 40th year as one of the US’ longest running bands in the land.
Jack White Testifies with Electrifying Catharsis on ‘Frozen Charlotte’
Frozen Charlotte demonstrates once again that Jack White remains a high level blues rock maestro and tone scientist still in the prime of his career.
The Rolling Stones Speak in ‘Foreign Tongues’
Foreign Tongues may please some Rolling Stones fans, as the individual members share inspired moments. One can hear their earnestness and desire to please.
Jack White Is Rewiring Rock
Jack White is not saving rock ‘n’ roll in 2026: he is maintaining it; anchoring music in place instead of letting it drift through networks.
Samantha Fish Discusses the Last Honest Noise
In 2026, with AI-generated songs arriving by the truckload, Samantha Fish decided it might be the right moment to release a live album that leaves the seams showing.
Jimi Hendrix Experience’s ‘Axis: Bold as Love’ Shines On
For serious Jimi Hendrix aficionados and audiophiles, it’s hard to imagine this classic psychedelic rock album sounding any better.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Shake Things Up with “Future Soul”
Derek Trucks discusses the new Tedeschi Trucks Band album and the logistics of co-fronting a 12-piece group with his guitar-slinging wife, Susan Tedeschi.
The Black Crowes Deliver a Ton of Swagger
The Black Crowes have leaned into the familiar: hard, bluesy rock with just enough acoustic accoutrements to pacify the fans they found touring 25 years ago.
Bad Company Tribute Brings Back Paul Rodgers
On this Bad Company tribute, Paul Rodgers guests on three different tracks, gently guiding younger artists in their efforts to find truth in his work.