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After an 18-year absence, the power pop legends return
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
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 free-wheeling discussion about music, life, and politics — and, of course, Hawley’s excellent new album, Standing at the Sky’s Edge.
Susanna Hoffs takes readers on a tour through her exquisite 2012 solo album, Someday, before diving into the Bangles vault to discuss lost audio treasure.
Delta Rae is a sextet from North Carolina, consisting of three siblings and three additional friends. They’re the only band I’ve seen use chains and a garbage can, aside from…
On the eve of her twelfth album, Carpenter talks about her songwriting journey.
The Fleas frontman weighs in on the band’s new album, Invisible Friends, and what’s next in his busy career
What do two pop culture writers with the same name talk about? Writing about pop culture, of course.
A chat with one of the year’s most exciting new artists
Jukebox the Ghost are set to release their fantastic new album, Safe Travels, on June 12th. Guitarist Tommy Siegel talks about the new record.
The guitar legend talks about his new album, Elemental Journey, as well as his approaches to playing, songwriting, and maintaining dual careers.
Rob Smith interviews Australian songwriter Paul Kelly.
Maret discusses his self-titled debut album, his songwriting philosophy, and how he’s helping shatter the harmonica’s campfire stereotype.
Hutchinson discusses his new album, “Moving Up Living Down.”
World Party’s cruise director chats about his new box set, and why some people should be forced to smoke marijuana.
After more than 20 years, the band is back with a new EP
A dark, unexpected experience with a nationally recognized mascot.
Ted Asregadoo interviews filmmaker Cassie Jaye about her new documentary The Right to Love: An American Family. Bay Area Popdose Readers can also enter to win tickets to see the red carpet premiere of the film at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco on February 6th.
Long-lost episodes from the classic series are finally available on DVD, and we have Donna Reed’s real-life daughter to thank.
The Bangles are back with Sweetheart of the Sun, their wonderful new album that pays homage to the ’60s rock sound that long has been an influence on the band. Guitarist Vicki Peterson talks with Annie Zaleski about the new album.
Last week Ken Shane had the opportunity to speak with Shelby Lynne about her new record Revelation Road, the most personal album of her career.
The longtime B-52 talks about the band’s new live album.
One of jazz’s most talented guitarists discusses his new album, his career, and where he’s headed next.
The man responsible for one of the best albums of 2011 that you’ve probably never heard.
Murder is the author’s racket. And he’s in it with Mickey Spillane.
Jeremy Toback and Butch Norton discuss their new band and its debut EP.
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