HearIrma Thomas, “After The Rain” & The Soul of New OrleansHurricane Katrina was a gut punch to New Orleans' musicians like Irma Thomas. A reissue of a special album especially resonates today. John MontagnaOctober 13, 20203 mins1
See“Sound for The Future”: The World’s Youngest Punk BandThe Hippies formed in the late 70s, billed as Britain's youngest punk band. A new documentary explores their very weird story. Stephanie BrandhuberOctober 12, 20204 mins2
HearCat Stevens’ Re-Do of “Tea for the Tillerman”Fifty years after Cat Stevens issued "Tea for the Tillerman," an older, wiser Yusuf Islam does a fresh take on his younger self (and songs). Michael SarnoOctober 10, 20205 mins2
HearCelebrating John Lennon At 80On what would've been John Lennon's 80th birthday, a new collection celebrates the wide range of music he made during his life. John ViscontiOctober 9, 20203 mins2
HearVince Taylor: Inspiration to A Few, Forgotten by ManyVince Taylor helped bring rockabilly to England. But his drug-fueled antics had a different impact on David Bowie, Van Morrison and more. Mark DaponteOctober 7, 20205 mins1