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Michael Franks: The Professor of The Cool School
From “Popsicle Toes” on, this smooth singer-songwriter has created 50 years worth of clever, jazz-infused songs. We take a look at nine of Michael Franks’ best.
Heaven Knows Donna Summer Merits a Musical
She was the Queen of Disco and The First Lady of Love. Now Donna Summer is also the subject of a flashy Broadway music requiring three talented women to play her.
Hey, Ho. Let’s Dough!
Eric Morse’s picture book history of punk — “What Is Punk?” — isn’t just for kids, although Anny Yi’s Play-Doh reproductions of The Stooges and The Sex Pistols alike will appeal to children of all ages.
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.