Mark Boardman's first concert was The Beatles at the Indiana State Fair in 1964. Since then, he's seen hundreds of bands and shows and accumulated way too many records, cassettes, CD's, Blue Rays, downloads, etc. He began reviewing music in the 1970s and has done so ever since. Mark also writes about the Old West and is pastor of a small United Methodist church in Indiana.
Following a sensational 2018 UK tour, legendary guitarist Steve Hackett has announced the release of a 2CD + Blu-Ray digipak titled Genesis Revisited Band &…
There are few rules when writing music reviews. First, don’t plagiarize (check). Second, don’t write in the first person (about to be unchecked). Third, don’t…
So I’m writing a review of the new album by Magic Pie, and I figure I should be clever. The Pie is tasty, a confection,…
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of the American classic rock band BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. For over four decades, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT has been…
Take some interesting time changes, a whole lot of hooks, words inspired by John Steinbeck, and a kaleidoscopic vision of a Norwegian band with a…
For the past 15 years, Mike Morton has been the one constant in the British Prog band The Gift. Composer, lyricist, singer, frontman, and the…
Americans all too often view history—including international events—through blinders. If we weren’t involved, it didn’t exist. If we were involved, well, anybody else matters little. …
“We Are Connected.” That’s the kick-off track from Antenna, the new album by Brit proggers The Gift. But it’s also something of a status update;…
Let’s start from a basic premise—most music videos are emotional and mental cotton candy. There’s a bit of taste and color but almost no substance. …
If ZW was in grade school, they’d be at the end of the line, based on initials. Or sitting in the back of the classroom. …
