Concerts & Festivals
Niki Crawford brings funk, soul, pop and a new album to Winters Daily Democrat
Niki J. Crawford and her band bring the heat with a high-energy soul get-down. Last year, the singer, songwriter, bandleader and actress released her album, …
New Album Spotlight: Paul Bley’s “When Will the Blues Leave” KCRW
I love ECM’s new posthumous album by pianist Paul Bley titled When Will the Blues Leave , featuring bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Paul Motian .
Cinder returns with ‘The Machine’: Fort Myers band hopes new album re-lights hard-rock fire The News-Press
Seventeen years after their brush with potential stardom, Cinder’s ready for another go with a new album called “The Machine.”
Outstanding: Eyran Katsenelenbogen ‘s New Solo Release, “Outstandards” Jazz Police
More than a decade ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing a solo recording by Israeli, Boston-based pianist Eyran Katsenelenbogen. At that time, Solotude (2005, …
Local Psychedelic Rock Act Zip-Zapp to Release Its New Album This Week Cleveland Scene
The local psychedelic rock band Zip-Zapp will issue its debut album this week. It’s a delightfully weird one too. The disc begins with the sound…
Vivian Campbell Doubts Def Leppard Will Record Full Length Album In 2020 BLABBERMOUTH.NET
“Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon” recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can listen to the entire chat …
The latest excavation of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery’s music is a treasure trove of previously lost recordings.
‘Late Show’ Bandleader Jon Batiste Stays in the Jazz Vanguard With New Album Variety
It’s fascinating to watch mainstream audiences fall in love with Jon Batiste on a nightly basis as the bandleader of “The Late Show.” At 32, Stephen Colbert’s …
Rock ‘n’ roll motivators Cherie Currie and Brie Darling talk new album, Rock Hall’s Suzi Quatro snub Yahoo Entertainment
“Suzi Quatro is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I cannot take it seriously, and I don’t want to be a part of it, unless she’s in,” says Currie.
The Playlist: Haim’s Chill Out, and 9 More New Songs The New York Times
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new songs and videos. Just want the music? Listen to the Playlist on …