Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood

After building a stellar reputation with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith and back to Traffic, expectations were high for Steve Winwood’s solo career. But it got off to a slow start with his self-titled debut, a good, solid, if unremarkable record. On the ’81 set “Arc Of A Diver” Winwood played all the…

Traffic

Traffic

For a time, the mightiest Blues shouter in the U.K. was a teenage Steve Winwood, the singer for the Spencer Davis Group (“Gimme Some Lovin’“). He also played organ, piano and guitar. When the Spencer Davis Group’s limited scope became too confining Winwood served notice. Eric Clapton and Winwood talked about forming a group but…

The Beatles - Beatles for Sale
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Today In Rock: December 24th, 2015 – The Beatles Are Finally Streaming

On this day… The Beatles catalog was now available on streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Tidal, Amazon Prime Music, and so on). After holding out for years and following prolonged negotiations between Apple (The Beatles label) and the surviving Beatles’ members and their estates an agreement regarding terms and trademark issues resulted in 224 songs across…

Paul McCartney & Wings

Paul McCartney & Wings

Paul McCartney has trophies, honors and accolades to fill a large warehouse. And they are deserved. His combination of raw talent, a stunning work ethic and a creative drive are the stuff of legend. But geniuses can be hard to work with and be incredibly demanding. In the waning years of The Beatles, McCartney’s drive…

Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
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Iron Maiden – Senjutsu

Iron Maiden – Senjutsu Senjutsu, released in 2021, is a testament to Iron Maiden’s enduring ability to craft epic, ambitious metal that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners. Clocking in at over 80 minutes, the album embraces Iron Maiden’s signature storytelling style, featuring richly layered compositions and lyrical explorations of history, mythology, and…

Paul McCartney – Flaming Pie (1997)

Paul McCartney – Flaming Pie

Flaming Pie isn’t about reinvention. It’s about remembering. And in doing so, McCartney delivers one of his warmest, sharpest, most quietly affecting records since the ’70s. Not flashy. Not fussy. Just Paul, in his element—again.

Blur – Parklife (1994)
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Blur – Parklife

A bold, witty snapshot of modern life, blending satire with sincerity. Catchy yet chaotic, it shifts from punky chaos to dreamy melancholy, never losing its restless energy. Sharp hooks, sharper observations—timeless proof that humor and heart aren’t mutually exclusive.

Iron Maiden – Killers
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Iron Maiden – Killers

Killers is a blistering showcase of Iron Maiden’s raw energy, technical prowess, and early ambition, cementing their position as pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Released in 1981, this sophomore album captures the band’s darker, grittier edge, with intricate guitar work and driving rhythms that highlight their relentless intensity.