An Unintentional Cover: Jeff Beck’s Superstition
It’s still Stevie Wonder’s song, but Jeff Beck finally made it his for one night. Read more.
The Hidden Genius of Charles Mingus
Perhaps the inspiration to toilet train a cat is indicative of an expansive mind that was willing to experiment and take risks Read more.
Random Artist Memories: Shuggie Otis
Otis continues to perform sporadically but remains a talented, insular mystery. Read more.
The Rarest Singing Voice
It’s a voice that can seem impossible but is often unforgettable. If you encounter one, cherish the experience. You don’t experience them often. Read more.
Albums You’ve (almost certainly) Never Heard Of: Randy Savage’s ‘Be a Man’
The album is no more than a footnote in a life lived largely. But it is not a failure. Read more.
When Pop Music Gets Weird: Christina Aguilera’s “What A Girl Wants”
It’s strange to hear a standard 4/4 pop melody get spun around like this. Music is more interesting when it makes your brain say, “Waitaminute - what just happened?” Read more.
Brooklyn Royalty: The Dap-Kings
Their musical lane may have been narrow, but they drove it in a monster truck powered by James Brown’s hairspray. Read more.
Albums You Might Not Know: Elvis Costello’s Spanish Model
Spanish Model may be another footnote in Elvis Costello’s career, but it’s a career more memorable for the chances it has taken. Read more.
Local Music Spotlight: Skorts
A new band making waves in the North Brooklyn/Lower Manhattan circuit have a heady sound that's both retro and refreshing. Read more.
Albums You’ve Forgotten: Booker T. and the M.G.’s McLemore Avenue
The album didn’t break new ground, but it's fascinating to experience four geniuses re-imagining the work of four other geniuses. Read more.