It all started back in 1977 with 13 gritty tracks of punk passion from a nerdy-looking English musician resembling Buddy Holly.
The latest studio effort by Small Jackets is the perfect way to raucously rock around the Christmas tree this holiday.
Sometimes less is definitely more. That is certainly the case with the latest release by Brian Wilson.
With the temperatures slowly dropping and the frosty white stuff already making an area appearance, it’s definitely beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas.
Southern rock is still striking all the right notes in the hands of the Georgia Thunderbolts.
After establishing herself as a Grammy-winning songwriter by crafting engaging arrangements for notable artists like Miranda Lambert, Lady A, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Hemby proves she can stand on her own with the release of her second solo album.
Brandi Carlile emerged out of a life in lockdown to deliver a moving new album formed during a reflective time of quiet isolation.
The last few years have been particularly challenging for Lindsey Buckingham.
Go big or go home appears to be the motivation behind “The Way I Wanna Go” from Trace Adkins.
After the passing of Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers in 2021, Colin Hay was moved to revisit some of the songs that influenced him early in his career.
With five solo albums released over the last seven years, you could say David Crosby is enjoying a prosperous creative stretch.
The blessings freely flow on Crowder’s new album of inspiring arrangements focused on reemerging from the darkness of a pandemic to embracing the hope and promise of better times ahead.
The blessings freely flow on Crowder’s new album of inspiring arrangements focused on reemerging from the darkness of a pandemic to embracing the hope and promise of better times ahead.
Country music icon Alan Jackson is back with his first new studio effort in six years.
As the driving force of Heart, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson burst on the music scene with the release of 1976’s “Dreamboat Annie.”
My unyielding appreciation for Cheap Trick originated back in 1978 after purchasing a vinyl copy of “Heaven Tonight.”
The latest release from Marti Pellow will have listeners looking upward for inspiration.
Over more than a year into a pandemic that has forced us to isolate ourselves from the everyday activities once taken for granted, we have all experienced oddities that could fill a book detailing life during lockdown.
I was first introduced to the theatrical genius of Alice Cooper after purchasing “The Alice Cooper Show” back in 1977 with live versions of “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Billion Dollar Babies” and “School’s Out.”
“Silver Dream” is the latest release by alt-rockers Moon Taxi.
The son of the late Jim Croce, A.J. Croce has been following his own very successful musical path since the release of his eponymous debut album in 1993.
The latest album by the Foo Fighters sounds unlike any of the band’s previous efforts.
Guitar virtuoso Neal Schon displays his musical diversity with an impassioned set of instrumentals infused with various genres on his latest solo release.
They say all good things come in threes. If that holds to be true, then the latest release from Paul McCartney fulfills the promise he started with the acoustic leanings of 1970’s “McCartney,” continued with bursts of electronic flavorings on 1980’s “McCartney II” and ultimately completes with the cathartic tone of “McCartney III."
With Thanksgiving and all its pandemic restrictions a distant memory and Christmas Day fast approaching, I’ve spent the majority of my brief holiday break previewing the latest Christmas music releases.
“I got the power to electrify,” snarls Brian Johnson on the opening track of AC/DC’s new album “Power Up.”
While rummaging through my older brother’s extensive record collection back in 1977, I came across a debut release from a quirky guitarist with thick, black-rimmed glasses, skinny tie and a catchy name.
“It’s About Time” is the aptly titled latest effort from Patty Smyth. The album is a pleasant surprise and a fresh reminder about the singer-songwriter’s talent for crafting and delivering memorable songs.
We’ve seen several sides of Paul Carrack over the course of his impressive musical career.
One bright spot for my wife and mother-in-law during this pandemic is the arrival of a new Keith Urban album. They both have seen Urban perform over the years and always wait eagerly for new material from the country superstar.
The Beatles were right all along. Love is all we really need. It’s a message that has been preached by numerous artists for decades. As we all yearn for a return to some normalcy, demonstrating peace, love and understanding must guide us in our everyday interaction with one another.
As Labor Day quickly approaches, summer begins a methodical retreat in all its shimmering glory. As a kid, I always loved summer. Freedom was truly mine as I could hang with my buddies without the worry of school responsibilities or weekday curfews that restricted any sort of mischief.
Where does the time go?
Chris Tomlin’s latest album is an inspiring and diverse journey filled with arrangements echoing the praises of a transformational walk of faith that cleanses and strengthens the soul.
In 1976, a band from Topeka captured my attention by issuing a fourth album with songs possessing a potent mix of classic and progressive rock. “Leftoverture” was the release that sparked the rise of Kansas and established the Midwestern band as one of the prominent rock acts of the late 1970s.
I always find a calming comfort from listening to a Ray LaMontagne album. From 2004’s “Trouble” to 2018’s “Part of the Light,” LaMontagne repeatedly strikes a sentimental chord that sparks memories of joy, love and simpler times.
“People done gone crazy, people done gone mad/People done forgot the superpowers we all have/We were born to love, not hate/We can decide our fate/And look for the good in everyone and celebrate all our mistakes,” declares Jason Mraz on the title track of his latest release.
I guess it’s only fitting that the Boomtown Rats released a new album during the Year of the Rat. Thirty-six years after “In the Long Grass,” the Irish band makes a surprising comeback with a solid effort that recalls the glory days when tracks like “Rat Trap,” “She’s So Modern” and “I Don’t Like Mondays” propelled the group to fame in the late 1970s.
After helping craft songs recorded by notable artists like Miranda Lambert, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Kacey Musgraves and Sheryl Crow, Brandy Clark emerges from the shadows and into the spotlight with an impressive third album.
On his latest album, James Taylor pays tribute to the Great American Songbook and the arrangements that served as an inspiration before he became a songwriter.
On his first solo album since 2010’s “Scream,” Ozzy Osbourne continues to dwell into the darkness that has served him so well over his legendary career.
During my college days, my cassette of “Sports” by Huey Lewis and the News would receive regular playing time on my daily commute from home to campus.
I might be a little late to the party, but I’m certainly happy now that I’m here.
Richard Marx certainly proves he doesn’t place limits on his career with his latest album.
As a huge Elton John fan, I was delighted to learn that his latest release would be of his performance at Moscow’s Rossiya Hall in 1979.
On their last album, the members of Little Big Town were lost in California delivering laid-back songs with a nostalgic feel that carried a hint of Southern California sweetness.
Echosmith’s “Lonely Generation” is an intimate detailing of what it’s like navigating life in an age when social media and modern technology dominate the majority of our time.
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are recognized as the biggest-selling duo in country music history. Their 1991 debut album, “Brand New Man,” sparked a legendary career that produced classic country hits like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “My Next Broken Heart” and “Neon Moon.”
With the close of another year, I always get nostalgic and seek comfort in familiar faces and sounds from the past.
When the popular boy band One Direction went on hiatus in 2016, Harry Styles immediately took full advantage of the opportunity to show fans what he can do.
