Kati Rán – Sála Review
Neofolk is a special style of art. It encompasses the achingly simple to portray stunning complexity. Everything is done with earnest emotion, and often the...
‘Years Gone By’: A Stax Gem From Blues Guitarist Albert King
In early 1969, the 45-year-old Albert King was back in Stax Records Studios, located in an old movie theatre at 926 East McLemore Avenue in...
Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds
The 1960 movie Breathless was a landmark in modern culture, not least for its stunning jazz soundtrack by French-Algerian pianist-composer Martial Solal. The film was...
‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’: The Story Behind The Rolling Stones Song
A lot can happen in the space of a year. When, in 1967, the Summer of Love blossomed in vibrant hues, it was set to...
‘Black Friday’ Dawns For Steely Dan On Hot 100
Steely Dan were making their usual strides up the American album chart on May 24, 1975, as they paid another of their visits to the...
Patti LaBelle: Pop’s Unrealized Superstar
Patti LaBelle is a literal dramatic soprano. Over the more than five decades of her career, Philadelphia’s Patricia Louise Holt has been known for her...