BBP!’s Album of the Week: “Tellin’ Stories,” The Charlatans UK (1997)
The fifth studio album by British alternative rock stalwarts saw the Charlatans UK find their greatest commercial success amidst one of the group’s greatest personal losses.
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Read & Hear ‘What’s The Furthest Place From Here? #1’ On The Wednesday Run
What’s The Furthest Place From Here? tells the story of what happens at the end of the world from a youthful, music-laden perspective.
Songs in the Key of X, Episode 25: Sugar
Hail, Bob! ‘Songs in the Key of X’ travels back to the raucous 1990s as Jeffery X Martin presents you with his five favorite songs by Sugar.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: More Fantasy Than Real Life, But Still Majestic
Thanks to the music that inspires it, and the outstanding performances from all involved. Bohemian Rhapsody delivers majesty worthy of the name Queen.
Playing to ‘A New Standard’: Exclusive Interview With Jazz Pianist Thompson T. Egbo-Egbo
Among family, friends, and his many acquaintances, Thompson T. Egbo-Egbo is known for his infectiously positive spirit, his playful hijinks, and a smile that absolutely lights up a room.
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Books for Music Fans
So many music books, so little time. Depending on what the sounds that person in your life loves, there’s a ton of great books out there to choose from this … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Books for Music Fans
31 Days Of Horror 2015: The True Story Of The Haunted Set List
Music, experience and memory. This is how I remember the haunting: In the early nineteen nineties, I signed up to be a disc jockey for Radio Erindale of the University … Continue reading 31 Days Of Horror 2015: The True Story Of The Haunted Set List
A Rock ‘N’ Roll Crucible: U2–Songs Of Innocence (2014) Reviewed
Not counting last year’s “Ordinary Love” from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom film and this year’s “Invisible” for Product Red, it’s been five years since we last heard from … Continue reading A Rock ‘N’ Roll Crucible: U2–Songs Of Innocence (2014) Reviewed
The Top 5 Albums of 2013 As Chosen By JP Fallavollita
There was certainly no dearth of great music to listen to in 2013. Albums from both new bands and old mainstays shone a light on music-lovers moods, attitudes and deep-seated … Continue reading The Top 5 Albums of 2013 As Chosen By JP Fallavollita
A Perfect Live Set: Deep Purple’s Perfect Strangers Live DVD Review
One of the band’s I’ve grown increasingly fond of over the past few years is Deep Purple. Working in rock radio for the first part of my career, I was … Continue reading A Perfect Live Set: Deep Purple’s Perfect Strangers Live DVD Review
Summer Listening With Fitz and the Tantrums’ More Than Just A Dream
Last year, my album of the summer belong to The Beach Boys’ and their reunion album, That’s Why God Made The Radio. It was this great mix of upbeat surfin’ … Continue reading Summer Listening With Fitz and the Tantrums’ More Than Just A Dream
Pink and Richie Sambora? In The Same Article?
There have been a ton of solid new releases over the past few weeks. Green Day, Grizzly Bear, Band Of Horses, The Killers and Mumford & Sons all have new … Continue reading Pink and Richie Sambora? In The Same Article?