Short Tracks: Step II by Sylvester (1978)- 2025 reissue/deluxe

Out now on Craft Recordings is a remixed classic. Sylvester’s Step II wasn’t just another disco record—it was a declaration. Released in 1978, it shimmered with attitude, soul, and unfiltered joy at a time when both the genre and its leading man were daring America to catch up. Backed by the powerhouse duo Two Tons […]

Short Cuts: “Texus” by the Steve Morse Band from ‘Triangulation’

The latest Steve Morse Band album, ‘Triangulation’, won’t be out until November 14; however, if “Texus”, the latest single from the album, is any indication, we are in for a treat. Morse, never afraid to rewrite a winning formula, has enlisted producer and fellow guitarist Angel Vivaldi to produce the album. In addition to the […]

Short Tracks: ‘Soulful Days’ by Fat Produce 

Fat Produce’s sophomore LP, Soulful Days, is a vibrant celebration of soul-jazz and funk, steeped in both reverence for its influences and the fresh energy of a modern instrumental trio. Coming on the heels of their delightful 2024 album debut, ‘Fresh Squeeze’, the band has continued to hone their craft.  Recorded live to 8-tracks, Soulful […]

Short Tracks: The Dark Days of Yesterday ’ by Projekt Gemineye (2025)

Projekt Gemineye’s The Dark Days of Yesterday is a powerful, intricately produced album that explores personal struggle, resilience, and reflection. Across its tracks, band conceptionalist Mark Anthony K channels the dark chapters of his past into a cinematic collection of prog-rock compositions that reward both casual and deep headphone listening. The album opens with “You […]

Short Tracks: ‘Only Fools Love Again’ by Danny Ayala (2025)

‘Only Fools Love Again’ by Lemon Twigs touring member Danny Ayala is a throwback to an era of music when songs, not production tricks, ruled the music industry. Ayala teamed primarily with producer/guitarist Fernando Perdomo to put forth ten pop-rock songs that conjure the classic singer-songwriter era. “I Was Wrong” kicks things off in fine […]

Short Tracks: ‘Waves 10’ by Fernando Perdomo (2025)

Fernando Perdomo’s year-long , ‘Waves’ series reaches the 100 songs milestone, and a bit of a quandary. Perdomo has consistently provided engaging songs on these albums. A lesser artist would have included some fillers among the ten songs on each album; yet, reviewing the prior nine albums, Perdomo has kept true to his vision of […]