Rockers Rob Aldridge and the Proponents Think ‘Mind Over Manners’ Is the Answer
Whether he’s detailing the negative aspects of life or celebrating the positive ones, Southern rock’s Rob Aldridge asks us to use our minds and our hearts.
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Former Wrens Singer Kevin Whelan Returns to Music as Aeon Station
Former Wrens player Kevin Whelan is ready to emerge as solo project Aeon Station, aware of the shadow the Wrens cast over him.
Lord Nelson’s ‘Transmission’ Reveals the Power and Beauty of Rock Played at a Loud Volumes
Lord Nelson’s bark may not be worse than their bite—their bark is their bite. They alert you to the power and glory of loud rock ‘n’ roll.
The Legacy of George Harrison’s ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ Half a Century Later
Fifty years ago, a plea for assistance from Ravi Shankar to George Harrison gave birth to The Concert for Bangladesh, an event whose impact on the culture of pop and classic rock still resonates.
Phương Tâm’s Vintage Rock and Roll Still Enchants on ‘Magical Nights’
Magical Nights is the sonic portrait of a paragon of rock and roll, Phương Tâm sounding like some kind of ideal of a youth music icon.
‘Be Good To Yourself’ Lends A Helping Hand To Artists In Need
Through the power of rock ‘n’ roll, 60 North Carolina musicians band together to shine a light on mental health with the compilation, Be Good to Yourself.
‘Oh, You Pretty Thing’: David Bowie’s Glam Masterpiece ‘Hunky Dory’ Turns 50
David Bowie’s Hunky Dory is self-conscious about artifice and image. It maintains a resounding undercurrent of human longing for connection and recognition.
Metallica Take Over San Francisco with Help From Kamasi Washington
Metallica celebrate their 40th anniversary with a pair of career-spanning arena shows and bonus club shows from friends including Kamasi Washington.
Brian Fallon on Christmas Music and Faith in ‘Night Divine’
Before he sang about outcasts and shared the stage with Springsteen, Brian Fallon was singing songs like those in his new Christmas album, Night Divine.
40th Anniversary Deluxe Editions Reinforce the Pretenders’ Place in Rock History
These 40th Anniversary Deluxe Editions provide a rich trove of material for Pretenders completists to pour over while we wait for that documentary.
Joan as Police Woman Finds ‘The Solution Is Restless’
There’s something self-contained about Joan As Police Woman, Tony Allen, and Dave Okumu’s The Solution Is Restless reflecting the claustrophobia of the times.