A New Compilation Celebrates CBGB’s Big Bang
The CBGB club was the Big Bang birthing center for a revolution in rock, and this four-CD set reproduces what shot out of that dark, dank space.
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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.
Al Stewart’s “Time Passages” Completes His “Year of the Cat”
Folk-pop-rock singer Al Stewart scored a career-boosting hit with 1976’s “Year of the Cat” and continued the momentum with “Time Passages”.
Shinedown’s ‘Rock the Country’ Controversy Proves Nothing Is Safe from Politics
Years of kindness and calls for unity from a band like Shinedown, whose very name implies radiant light, warrant a thoughtful, rather than reactive, pause.
Col Gerrard’s Debut Grasps for Clarity Amidst Miscommunication
Col Gerrard rejuvenates 1990s and early 2000s pop-rock on his debut album, and the London-based musician muses tenderly on the mishaps of a love-filled life.
Smashing Pumpkins Deliver on Grunge and Grandeur
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness was a huge triumph in 1995, elevating the Smashing Pumpkins to global icons during their 1996 world tour.
The Band’s Rick Danko Possessed a Voice for the Ages
With his old-timey, soul-inflected voice, Rick Danko could sink like an anchor, plumbing the depths of existence that most singers would have to drown themselves to reach.
Steppin’ Out: The Roots of Garage Rock 1963-1965
Steppin’ Out: The Roots of Garage Rock 1963-1965 immediately becomes an efficient, economical alternative to all kinds of crate-digging and online scouring.
Ratboys Find New Clarity in Old Ghosts on New LP
Singin’ to an Open Chair is a wonderful album that shows Ratboys revving their engine once again, ready to take another long, curious lap around the block.
Kula Shaker Reflect on a Career Following Sanskrit
British psychedelic rockers Kula Shaker discuss their lengthy career and a stunning new album that reminds us of rock music’s power.
Bob Weir Rides Into the Sunset for the Last Time
The Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir’s passing away at age 78 is a significant loss for the music world, but his immense legacy will live on.
Kula Shaker Rally the Poets of Light on ‘Wormslayer’
Kula Shaker’s Wormslayer is for the seeker, the adventurer, and the soul who longs for liberty—all while soundtracking their journey to an epic musical mirror.