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James Moore: The Little Red Heart of Soul Track Mind

Sat, May 04 2013 5:53pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Not much bigger than a convenience store parking lot, the location is flat and sometimes dusty when summer hovers relentlessly over the Davis Mountains.

Shuggie Otis Q&A: The Mystery Man on Turning Down the Stones, Jamming With Zappa and Praising Beyonce

Wed, April 10 2013 7:51pm - Source: Spinner

Despite his success, Shuggie Otis has had it harder than most music lovers realize.

Shuggie Otis on Declining Offer to Join the Rolling Stones

Thu, March 21 2013 2:22pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The chance to join the Rolling Stones is an offer that comes around approximately. . . never.

Parisian Interzone: The History Of Celluloid Records

Thu, February 28 2013 4:53pm - Source: The Quietus

This compilation may look like a CD, but it is really a record.

Deep Beatles: “Savoy Truffle” (1968)

Fri, February 15 2013 1:44pm - Source: Something Else!

Many Beatles songs contain two key elements: wordplay and nods to their R&B roots.

20 Love Songs We Never Want to Hear Again

Wed, February 13 2013 9:47pm - Source: Rolling Stone

It's kind of fitting that this song was a hit in 1986, the height of the greed-is-good, conspicuous consumption Eighties; it's the ultimate trophy-wife ballad (barely edging out Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight").

Deep Beatles: “I’ve Got A Feeling” (1970)

Fri, February 01 2013 5:30am - Source: Something Else!

Volumes have been written over the Lennon/McCartney dynamic, as their point/counterpoint exchange graced "We Can Work It Out," "Getting Better," and "She's Leaving Home." One of their finest moments as a duo occurred during the troubled Get Back sessions.

Dusting ‘Em Off: George Harrison and Friends – The Concert For Bangladesh

Fri, December 28 2012 6:37pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The Concert for Sandy Relief, the luminaries of the music world gathered once again to raise money and awareness, this time benefiting the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

‘People tend to be very sceptical’: Dhani discusses following in George Harrison’s career footsteps

Tue, September 25 2012 4:07pm - Source: Something Else!

Dhani Harrison, in a new talk with Neil McCormick of the Telegraph , laments the pressure put on children of famous musicians — openly wondering why artists in other professions like acting get a pass.

Something Else! sneak peek: Chris Jasper, “Keep Believin (2012)

Mon, September 24 2012 12:32pm - Source: Something Else!

If you believe like we do that the Isley Brothers of the '70s and early '80s were important in R&B and contemporary music in general, then you must have mad respect for Chris Jasper's contributions through that band and subsequent projects.

Wilco’s 10 Best Songs

Thu, August 16 2012 2:38pm - Source: Stereogum

Following the 1994 split of the celebrated Uncle Tupelo, the betting line amongst fans and critics alike held that between Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar — the band's two major principals — it was the latter headed for bigger and better things.

Full Albums: The Beatles’ “Let It Be”

Fri, August 10 2012 9:24pm - Source: Cover Me

Full Albums features covers of every track off a classic album.

New release commemorates 1981 appearance by Muddy Waters with Rolling Stones

Wed, June 20 2012 3:34pm - Source: Something Else!

Relive this mythical meeting of the minds as Eagle Rock releases a multi-format commemorative set — including a DVD, a special two-disc DVD/CD and a special DVD/2LP vinyl set.

The stories behind the Jubilee setlist

Wed, June 06 2012 7:59pm - Source: Times Online - Music

Was a poorly Elton still standing to sing it?

Something Else! Interview: Vernon Reid, of Spectrum Road and Living Colour

Wed, May 09 2012 1:09pm - Source: Something Else!

Founding Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid is playing a different tune these days – a hard-driving jazz-rock tune alongside an all-star cast of Jack Bruce, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana.

DVD Review: Strange Fruit: The Beatles’ Apple Records

Thu, May 03 2012 1:39pm - Source: Pop Dose

Clocking in at a robust 162 minutes — that's two and three-quarter hours, I did the math — this film adds depth to an interesting sub-chapter of rock and roll that's usually relegated to a cursory paragraph or two in between Let It Be and All Things Must Pass. In the formative, pre-Allen Klein days, Apple was a fun place to be for both artists and staff, and the company racked up some early successes that any major label would have envied.