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Jake Shimabukuro Embraces the Unknown on ‘Nashville Sessions’

Sep. 21, 2016 · Features / Stream & Download – Interviews / AllMusic Streams

Jake Shimabukuro Embraces the Unknown on ‘Nashville Sessions’

​The ukulele wizard’s new album was recorded as a trio over six days with no music written beforehand. Stream the whole thing and read our chat with the man who’s been taking his instrument into the future.

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Billy Duffy of the Cult on His 40 Years in Music

Sep. 16, 2016 · Features – Interviews

Billy Duffy of the Cult on His 40 Years in Music

​From the hit-making days of the Cult in the 80s to hanging out with a young pre-"Morrissey" Morrissey in the 70s to playing stadiums with Guns N' Roses in 2016, the guitarist takes us through the decades. Read More
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Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake Guides Us Through His ‘Here’ Compositions

Sep. 8, 2016 · Features – Interviews

Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake Guides Us Through His ‘Here’ Compositions

​Of his four songs on the album, two serve as the bookends, one features his increasing interest in lead guitar, and another serves as one of the album's more downcast moments. Read More
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Butch Walker on Writing Songs While Riding Motorcycles and Frightening Elvis Costello

Sep. 2, 2016 · Features – Interviews

Butch Walker on Writing Songs While Riding Motorcycles and Frightening Elvis Costello

​The solo artist, also a songwriter and producer for some of pop and rock's biggest names, just released his eight album, Stay Gold. He talked with us about the songs that he keeps for himself,… Read More
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New Classical Reviews

Sep. 1, 2016 · Features – Classical

New Classical Reviews

​Our classical reviewers' featured albums from August comprised a globe-trotting adventure through suites, sonatas, operettas and more. Read More
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Paul Stanley of Kiss on Guitar-Smashing, Phones at Concerts, and Why He Doesn’t Swear Onstage

Aug. 25, 2016 · Features – Interviews

Paul Stanley of Kiss on Guitar-Smashing, Phones at Concerts, and Why He Doesn’t Swear Onstage

​As the band releases a new live recording from a series of shows in Las Vegas, the Starchild also shared his thoughts on how to set a good example, sharing music with his children and the music artifacts… Read More
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Michael Chiklis On His Lifelong Passion For Music and His Debut Album, ‘Influence’

Aug. 25, 2016 · Features – Interviews

Michael Chiklis On His Lifelong Passion For Music and His Debut Album, ‘Influence’

The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor​ also shares the Springsteen-inspired track "Run To You" from his upcoming debut. Read More
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Wild Beasts Explore the “Preposterous Grandiosity” of Modern Masculinity on ‘Boy King’

Aug. 5, 2016 · Features – Interviews

Wild Beasts Explore the “Preposterous Grandiosity” of Modern Masculinity on ‘Boy King’

​Frontman Hayden Thorpe talks about bringing his band from England to Dallas to record their latest album with producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Swans), the allure of strong women, and how to giggle… Read More
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New Classical Reviews, July 2016

Aug. 1, 2016 · Features – Classical

New Classical Reviews, July 2016

​July was a celebration of birthdays and anniversaries in the world of classical music, from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's 125th anniversary to the 75th birthday of pianist Martha Argerich. Read More
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Album Premiere: Sonia Rao, ‘Meet Them at the Door’

Jul. 26, 2016 · Features / Stream & Download – AllMusic Streams

Album Premiere: Sonia Rao, ‘Meet Them at the Door’

​The third album from the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and season one competitor on The Voice coincides with the launch of a full U.S. tour. Read More
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