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Spoon’s Lucifer On The Sofa sits comfortably

Each Spoon album has its worthwhile tracks, but my top two remain Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga and 2017’s Hot Thoughts. Probably not a typical duo, and admittedly on the more produced side. In that context, Lucifer On The Sofa…

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What could Wilco do for its Yankee Hotel Foxtrot shows?

When Wilco sets up for six (update:) eight special Yankee Hotel Foxtrot shows over several April nights in Chicago and New York, sure, it could simply play the album as released in full-band arrangements. But anyone who would buy a…

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8 notes on Aiofe O’Donovan / Age Of Apathy

This was the album that made me think, “Well, I guess I need to start a 2022 Favorites list.”Stream / Buy / Skip: I went Buy. Eight notes on why … “B61.” A song with a first date across town…

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Beatles’ ‘complete rooftop concert’ streaming rollout includes Norah Jones, Cirque du Soleil

The Beatles’ complete rooftop concert hits outlets as a streaming-only release at midnight on January 28. It boasts newly remixed stereo and Dolby Atmos audio mixes from Giles Martin and Sam Okell. The band’s final live performance reaches its 53rd…

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Gateway Prog: Brad Mehldau explores rock roots of his jazz and spiritual paths

Whether via a range of collaborators, his choice of cover material, or even his piano work within a traditional jazz/standards setting, Brad Mehldau has spent a career pursuing his adventurous side. Mehldau takes a look back and another step forward…

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8 things about Elvis Costello’s The Boy Named If

A clearly inspiring lyric concept for the songwriter + strong vocals and muscular work from The Impostors. When I Was Cruel might’ve had a higher high, but The Boy Named If strikes me as the most consistently enjoyable Elvis Costello…

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Supergroup surprise! Golden Smog announces two ‘hometown’ shows

If 2022 can use more of anything, it’s unexpected good music news. The good (mostly) Minnesota boys of Golden Smog are doing their share, announcing April 2 and April 3 shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Since it’s been a…

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New track, livestreams from Radiohead side project The Smile

After a live debut and more recently a surprise webcast rehearsal, The Smile is readying some official and/or scheduled stuff for this month in advance of its full-length studio debut. The band comprises Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner…

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