With “Call the Comet,” Johnny Marr Finally Arrives Solo
After the Smiths, he worked with a number of artists – Bernard Sumner, Modest Mouse, to name two but now one of Britain’s seminal guitarists finally makes a name for himself as a singer-songwriter.
Early Soul Asylum: Ripe for Revaluation
Peter Jesperson, who signed Soul Asylum to Twin/Tone Records, is helming some amazing reissues. Here he gives a preview of what to expect: great music, incredible liner notes, and archival info.
Remembering Lines: The Jack Tempchin Interview
This interview gives the backstory on songs like “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone.”(Jack Tempchin sure wrote some amazing tunes for the Eagles, Jackson Browne, and George Jones.)
Mapache: SoCal’s Sublimest New Folk Duo
Our Q&A with Mapache covers their 2018 EP “Lonesome LA Cowboy” as well as last year’s eponymous debut LP. And while Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci are only in their early 20s, they’re already opening for big names like Chris Robinson.
Everything Fab Four: Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Darn
Numerous takes, lots of studio tension and inspiration from a Nigerian conga player. One of the Beatles’ most memorable songs didn’t come easy.