Warm Up to “The Ice Queen,” Sue Foley
She made the list of “50 Sensational Female Guitarists,” but with her fierce picking, Sue Foley can more than hang with the big boys. ZZ Top and Jimmie Vaughan are just some of the friends who jam with her on her “so-cool-its-hot” new album.
The 10 Best Prince Songs You May Have Never Heard, Part 2
Prince’s insatiable desire to write and record new music didn’t end after his 80s heyday. “…it seemed like hardly a year went by without a triple-album or two, from the ‘90s right up until his sudden death in 2016.” “Pheromone,” “Shy” and “Mr. Goodnight” are tracks well worth discovering.
Three Ways to Celebrate Steppenwolf’s 50th Anniversary
A massive three-disc compilation celebrates 50 years of John Kay and Steppenwolf’s classic rock. And you might be surprised at some of the deep-cut versions of favorites like “Magic Carpet Ride.”
Two by Four: The Top 2 Singles from Each Beatle, Post Break-Up
The Fab Four’s habit of hit-making didn’t end when they disbanded. From McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs” to Ringo’s “Photograph” to Lennon’s “Woman” to George’s “Got My Mind Set on You,” each solo Beatle scaled the top of the charts.
Shining a Light on A Big Yes and a small no
Kevin Kendrick’s journey (kidnapping, drugs, Sartre — just for starters) informs his trippy band, A Big Yes and a small no. The new album, “Mise En Abyme” offers music that’ll make you think, groove and love your life a little bit more.