The Anderson Council: Power Pop with a New Jersey Twist
New Jersey band The Anderson Council has been delivering authentic rock/power pop with hints of the Kinks, the Zombies, DCFive and more. Their new album, “World’s Collide” is worth a listen.
The Gold Needles: 21st Century Psychedelia
The Gold Needles are what you might get by mixing the Byrds, the Beatles, the Beach Boys and XTC. With a dose of INXS thrown in.
MTV: When Video Killed the Radio Star…and Created Others
August 1, 1981 created a huge shift in music. When MTV launched, it also launched the careers of the “veejays.” A fun book details those heady early days of music television.
The Soul of Little Steven
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul are out this summer sharing some their sizzling new album, “Summer of Sorcery.”
Bruce Springsteen’s “Western Stars”: A Meditation On What’s Gone Before
Bruce Springsteen’s new album, “Western Stars,” hearkens back to the 60s and 70s for a unique take on his early themes.