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New Classical Reviews, July 2018

Aug. 1, 2018

New Classical Reviews, July 2018

Our classical editors explored some biographical works in July, including compositions bolstered by the words of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an opera about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs​. Read More
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Tony Molina, Master of Short Songs, Explains Why Melody Is King

Jul. 27, 2018

Tony Molina, Master of Short Songs, Explains Why Melody Is King

The West Bay native discusses the mindset that went into recording his new album, Kill the Lights, which features 10 songs in 14 minutes, and manages to bring together the sounds of the Byrds, Love, and… Read More
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New Classical Reviews, June 2018

Jul. 2, 2018

New Classical Reviews, June 2018

Established, revered performers and up and coming talents alike were featured by our classical reviewers in the month of June. Read More
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Album Premiere: Ruby Rose Fox, ‘Salt’

Jun. 20, 2018

Album Premiere: Ruby Rose Fox, ‘Salt’

​The Boston-based musician and performer tinkers with experimental production techniques, ponders art made by difficult individuals, and embraces the world of ASMR on her latest album. Read More
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New Classical Reviews, May 2018

Jun. 4, 2018

New Classical Reviews, May 2018

May presented our reviewers with a variety of music, from Baroque violin music to double guitar concertos to horn concertos dating from the period just before Mozart. Read More
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From Standards to Stadiums, Journey’s Jonathan Cain Retraces His Steps

Jun. 1, 2018

From Standards to Stadiums, Journey’s Jonathan Cain Retraces His Steps

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted keyboardist and songwriter discusses his early days, his place in Journey, and the universal power of the accordion. Also, stream The Songs You Leave Behind, a… Read More
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Hari Kondabolu on A Tribe Called Quest, Breaking Up With Weezer, and Morrissey’s Meanest Lyrics

May. 25, 2018

Hari Kondabolu on A Tribe Called Quest, Breaking Up With Weezer, and Morrissey’s Meanest Lyrics

On the heels of the release of his new Netflix special, Warn Your Relatives, and a fresh wave of conversation around his documentary, The Problem With Apu, the comedian and former college radio DJ… Read More
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Low Cut Connie Frontman Adam Weiner On Masochistic Performances and Eliminating Irony

May. 18, 2018

Low Cut Connie Frontman Adam Weiner On Masochistic Performances and Eliminating Irony

​The piano-playing, high-energy singer talks about stripping back the artifice on Dirty Pictures, Pt. 2, the agony of playing at frat parties, and how working on his songs can take him back in time. Read More
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Inside Black Metal Icon Ihsahn’s Ever-Expanding Toolkit, From Emperor to ‘Ámr’

May. 15, 2018

Inside Black Metal Icon Ihsahn’s Ever-Expanding Toolkit, From Emperor to ‘Ámr’

​The prolific Norwegian musician discusses his ever-expanding palette, why he's still happy to make music using many of the same elements as Emperor, and his favorite ABBA song. Read More
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Shinedown Frontman Brent Smith Urges Us To Regain Our Humanity on ‘ATTENTION ATTENTION’

May. 4, 2018

Shinedown Frontman Brent Smith Urges Us To Regain Our Humanity on ‘ATTENTION ATTENTION’

​The frontman of the Jacksonville-based rock band explains the ideas behind its latest album, a concept record about avoiding the automated, impersonal nature of the modern age Read More
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