Rock
Leave it to Todd Rundgren to poke fun at greatest-hits tours in the middle of a greatest-tour.
What came through strongest was Darlene Love’s pride in having a new album out and a comeback underway.
This was quintessential American punk that can stand proudly beside the MC5 and the Stooges.
Friends since childhood, composer Tilbrook and lyricist Difford formed Squeeze in 1977; there have been two full-fledged breakups and reunions since then.
1975 was when they officially began their reign. A fab year for sure.
The Flamin’ Groovies in a nutshell — doubling as a rock institution and the best party band in town.
Cyril Jordan of The Flamin’ Goovies talks about smoking pot with Ted Kennedy and impressing The Rolling Stones.
The Spirit Moves is imbued with a sense of rebirth, emotional and creative, that pairs well with Langhorne Slim’s trademark barn-burning intensity.
Postmodern Jukebox dials the clock back on contemporary pop.
I just have to use all my personal musical experience — classical music and jazz and rock and electronic sound — and not worry about where it fits.
Arts Commentary: In Memoriam, Michael Tilson Thomas (1944-2026)