Oct
15
Fresh and preserved.
Basking in the glow of two life-affirming performances… plus live picks for the week ahead and a recordings roundup.
7 min read
Steve Smith
Conspicuous consumer of music, live and recorded, in New York City and (sometimes) points beyond.
Oct
08
For the record: Oct. 8, 2021.
A stunning Album of the Week from Emily D'Angelo… plus listings for new and upcoming releases.
5 min read
Oct
06
Indecision time.
Adventures in public writing, a ravishing vocal discovery, BMOP honored, and live picks for the week ahead…
8 min read
Sep
29
Beached.
Words about work, a beach excursion, the latest news, and recommended events for the week ahead.
5 min read
Sep
22
Alive again.
Reflections on two rich, meaningful season-opening concerts, plus timely news and concert listings for the week ahead.
10 min read
Sep
19
For the record: Sept. 17, 2021
Sounding off about a few recent records in heavy rotation… plus listings for new and upcoming releases.
5 min read
Sep
15
Chunga's revenge.
Slowly coming to terms with Frank Zappa… plus a crucial Olga Neuwirth premiere in New York and more listings for the week ahead.
5 min read
Sep
09
Indiscipline.
A fannish interlude as King Crimson sweeps through the region… plus listings for choice events taking place this week.
4 min read
Sep
03
For the record: Sept. 3, 2021.
Happy Bandcamp Friday! Here's a small handful of shopping tips, plus listings for new and upcoming releases…
4 min read
Aug
31
Brief encounters.
Jennifer Koh and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe get the feature treatment on Morning Edition… plus concert listings for the week ahead.
4 min read