Lyle Mays, pianist with Pat Metheny Group, passes at age 66, on 2/10/2020. We remember this creative force in fusion music who co-wrote most of the Metheny Group repertoire.
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Obituary: We Remember Lyle Mays from Pat Metheny Group
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New Video from Celtic Icons Clannad
Clannad releases new video and single ahead of farewell tour. The iconic Celtic band taps the mythical imagery of Ireland for a haunting and vintage Clannad song.
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Sharon Van Etten’s Electronic West in New Video
Singer Sharon Van Etten follows up her all-electronic 2019 album, Remind Me Tomorrow with a new single “Beaten Down” along with a video that harkens to Johnny Cash.
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Agnes Obel – Broken Sleep Video from Myopia
Agnes Obel Dreams of Sleep in New VideoSinger Agnes Obel returns with a new album, Myopia following up her brilliant Citizen of Glass from 2016, an Echoes CD of the Month. On Myopia she continues her journey through entrancing chamber pop. Her darkly hued voice is an immaculate instrument and she writes captivating songs that…
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Steve Roach’s Bloom Ascension & Trance Archeology Review
Steve Roach has been a singular figure in electronic music for 4 decades. He’s just released two albums., Trance Archeology and Bloom Ascension that reflect on his career while moving forward.
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10 Scary Songs for Halloween 2019
An updated list of Ten Scary Songs for Halloween, 2019. John Diliberto goes outside the normal picks for psychedelic gems, Dream pop horror and electronic nightmares.
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Bassist Erik Scott Leaves the Planet R.I.P.
Bassist Erik Scott has left the planet. Former bassist with Flo & Eddie, Alice Cooper and Sonia Dada, he birthed a second career with atmospheric bass instrumentals. John Diliberto remembers.
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Big Ears Festival 2020 Announced
The Big Ears Festival returns in 2020 with another overwhelmingly impressive roster of artists pushing the avant-garde fringes past, present future. John Diliberto takes a quick survey.
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Concert Review: King Crimson at The Met Philadelphia
King Crimson, the long-lived progressive rock group, is still crushing it after 50 years. Led by founder guitarist Robert Fripp, the latest edition reinvigorated classic Krimson tracks.
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Review: Bryan Ferry Live at The Met
Singer Bryan Ferry outlined his storied and influential career in song across nearly 2 hours of music this past Sunday at The Met in Philly, featuring solo works as well as Roxy Music discography.