If there ever was a sign that the universe wants Dominique Pruitt to be a singer, it’s the constantly up-ticking YouTube view counter for her new video. In its first…
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Certain albums in this series present a challenge even to a professional gasbag such as I. What can one possibly say about the most legendary albums in the history of…
Get ready to buy your third copy of Avalon, and smile while doing so.
Walter Jackson overcame a childhood tragedy to become a star on the R&B charts
One song in this room just filled the expanse with methane. Can you guess which one? – Dw. Dunphy, on seeing the second batch of songs for AM Gold: 1977.
Lori McKenna, “Lorraine” This album is so special to me. Lori is one of my favorite songwriters ever, mainly because of how real and honest her music is. She is…
Guitar Center is typically the place where aspiring musicians spend every penny that isn’t earmarked for van fuel, cheap hotels and even cheaper restaurants. This year, the chain gave their…
After an 18-year absence, the power pop legends return
While the scope and audacity of the September 11 attacks was shocking, that the United States had finally been hit was not. Informed citizens understood that there were people in…
If you believe the legends, mad scientists, aviators, steamship captains and brave warriors have been adventuring between the past, present and future for more than a century. Jules Verne was…
The letter H begins with Juliana Hatfield, Hall & Oates, PJ Harvey and more from the bottom of the ’90s Hot 100.
September brings more great new metal records from the likes of Ufomammut and Winterfylleth.
The man with the 1000 watt smile, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, mixes it up with the lost early 70s recordings of Penny & the Quarters.
You have undoubtedly heard DJs talking about “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin. When they do that, they’re wrong. It’s properly billed to Big Brother and the Holding Company,…
The Bar-Kays refused to let tragedy silence them
Randy Kaplan is new school with tip of the hat to the old school. Actually, he’s fully immersed in old school blues. Randy’s gift lies in sharing the blues, yet telling a story the kids can connect to. He doesn’t take shortcuts or cut corners. His latest album, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie is 24(!) tracks
This week’s AM Gold is dedicated to the memory of the late Hal David (May 25, 1921 — September 1, 2012).
How many times have I prefaced one of these features by apologizing? I am a Rod Stewart fan, but “Hot Legs” sucks. I love Bob Seger, but I hate “We’ve…
In the battle of the singers versus the music, the singers are winning hands-down.
Gravity Kills was the next big thing back in 1996. That is until 1997 came along. Hear them, Guns N’ Roses and more with Bottom Feeders.
As music fans, bands find their way into our song-obsessed hearts in a variety of ways and some of the best experiences come about very unexpectedly. I think we all…
A labor day of love songs brought to you buy a hip shaking icon and a soft, soulful guitarist. Let the three day weekend wash over you. Love and live.
Kevin J. Anderson expands on Neil Peart’s lyrics to create a fuller story of Clockwork Angels.
