It’s Round 3 for Dawes. Find out why “Stories Don’t End” is one of the best albums of 2013.
We Saw It! Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell with Richard Thompson – The Beacon Theater, New York, March 27
Three of the greatest singer/songwriters in history joined forces for an amazing show. Here’s our review.
Dawes Returns With “From A Window Seat”
Folk-rock up and comers Dawes preview the release of their third album with “From a Window Seat.”
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours: Expanded Deluxe Edition: Spin Cycle
One of the best selling albums of all time gets remastered, repackaged and re-released. Is the new version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” worth your money?
Yo La Tengo Fade: Album Review
Indie rock legends Yo La Tengo are back with a new album, “Fade.” Dennis takes a listen-should you?
Best Albums of 2012: The IrishJava Fave 12
Let the year-end lists begin! Mega-Springsteen fan Dennis lists his best Bruce-related and non Bruce-related moments of 2012.
Looking for America: The Best Recent Americana Releases
“Americana” is all the rage right now, and Dennis takes a look at a few of the best releases (including the latest album from Drive By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood) to come from the genre these last few months.
Singles Bar: Bruno Mars, “Locked Out of Heaven”
I’m a big fan for classic soul and R&B, especially the Stax and Muscle Shoals sound. I’ve also become a fan of the neo-soul sounds of artists like Ryan Shaw and Raphael Saadiq. Until earlier this year, though, I’d basically ignored Bruno Mars, dismissing him as just another disposable pop guy. That changed after I saw his James Brown inspired performance of “Runaway Baby” at this year’s Grammy Awards. I thought it was the most entertaining thing I saw all [...]
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Spin Cycle: Kiss, Destroyer [Resurrected]
Do you remember the first full-length LP you ever bought? Mine was Kiss’ Destroyer, which I purchased in 1976 at the ripe old age of 10. I got it at the Post Exchange and then waited for my dad to come home from work so that I could listen to it on his 4 channel system rather than the portable turntable my sister and I normally used (and by portable, I mean it folded up into the size of a [...]
We Saw It!: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band At Fenway Park: 8/14 and 8/15/12
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band recently played two nights at Boston’s historic Fenway Park. Our own Dennis was there-here’s his account of both nights.
The Viewfinder: Band of Horses, “Knock Knock”
Hey y’all. It’s Band of Horses! And they’re back with a new album (in September.) Check out their first single from it, entitled “Knock Knock.”
The Singles Bar: Kiss, “Hell or Hallelujah”
KISS is back with a new single! Check out the lyric video and let us know what you think!
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