5 “Stealth” Prince Albums: The Purple One’s Side Projects
The girl-group Vanity 6 and the jazz project Madhouse were just some of the ways that Prince indulged his hunger for creating new sounds. We’ve gathered five of his 80s side gigs worth hearing.
The Making of The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life”
What went into the creation of this Beatles masterpiece? And what was done to make John Lennon comfortable with his own singing voice? Details courtesy of “Sound Pictures,” Ken Womack’s second George Martin biography.
Vast Asteroid: The Sound of “SpaceGaze”
Our interview with two members of Vast Asteroid lets you know exactly where in this world is the best place to listen to the fuzzy intricacies of their “soulful sonic overload.”
Who Are the Rock Stars of Classical Music?
From Yo-Yo Ma to James Galway, these are the standouts in the classical world. But young artists like Lang Lang and Jasmine Choi are shaking things up in a big way.
My Delayed Hip-Hop Education Finally Arrived
Bust a move: Tone Loc, Young MC, and the Pharcyde are getting overdue respect with great re-issues from Craft Recordings.