Some artists spend their careers chasing identity. Tiwayo sounds like he stopped chasing years ago and simply lives it. On Outsider, the Paris-born singer-songwriter reconnects with the blues, Southern soul, and gospel traditions that have shaped his musical journey, creating an album that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Produced by Black Pumas mastermind Adrián Quesada at […]
Originally released in 1971 by Vaya Records, this Craft Latino 2026 AAA reissue is long overdue. The album, originally produced by C. Curet Alonso and Jerry Masucci, regains all its nuance and sonic splendor with this remastering. Now available on 180-gram vinyl in all-analog formatting as well as the standard digital formats, this gem is […]
Yes co-founder Jon Anderson hasn’t been a regular member of his old band since 2004, but that doesn’t mean the legendary singer-songwriter has been resting on his laurels. Instead, Anderson may be busier than ever. He’s coming off a well-received collaboration with fusion icon Jean-Luc Ponty, and has just released another with Roine Stolt (Transatlantic, the Flower Kings) […]
There are music documentaries that recount history, and then there are those that pull you into the emotional heart of a band’s story. Boy George & Culture Club, directed by Alison Ellwood, does both, offering an intimate, often revealing portrait of one of pop music’s most colorful and influential acts. This long-overdue film doesn’t pull […]
It’s amazing how many artists look back for inspiration while their mentors have moved forward. A good example is the recently reviewed project by the band State Cows, titled The Second One. State Cows leans heavily on the early ’90s sounds of Jay Graydon. Of course, Graydon and his JaR partner Randy Goodrum continue to move forward. […]
As a native Baltimorean, I can’t help but be familiar with Crack The Sky. After more than five decades leading the legendary progressive rock institution, John Palumbo returns with one of the most direct and topical albums of his career. R U SCIENCE? trades much of Palumbo’s trademark surrealism for heady social commentary, delivering eleven […]
On his sophomore release, Bellflower, trumpeter and composer Jun Iida builds on the impressive promise of his acclaimed Evergreen, placing melody, emotion, and personal storytelling at the forefront. Drawing from jazz, soul, blues, Japanese musical traditions, and contemporary post-bop, Iida creates an album that feels intimate without sacrificing musical sophistication. Inspired by places, memories, and […]
My issue with Fernando Perdomo is that his music discography defies easy categorization. His epic discography finds him wearing many hats, from producer to progressive rock side man, singer-songwriter, ambient music artist, and southern California singer-songwriter, classic rocker, just to name a few. One area Perdomo has been consistent with over his many projects is […]
Author Scott Robinson examines every officially released song of hard rock’s most enduring success stories, Def Leppard, in the band’s catalog. This edition of ‘On Track’ traces their evolution from Sheffield teenagers inspired by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal to global arena-rock superstars. This isn’t another Def Leppard biography. Robinson follows the proven On Track formula, organizing […]
Hot on the heels of their 2026 reunion tour, the other Canadian power-trio, Triumph, has reissued ‘The Best Of Triumph’ via Craft Recordings. ‘The Best of Triumph’ offers a focused retrospective of the Canadian trio’s most enduring work, arriving just as the band steps back into the spotlight for their 50th anniversary tour. The newly […]
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