deep dive

44 years ago today, the band Orleans released the second single from their third album, a song which subsequently became not just the band’s first top-40 hit but, in fact, their first top-10 hit, too. The first single from LET...

25 years ago this week, L7 released their fourth studio album, an LP which – while it may not be viewed as their most iconic – proved to be the most commercially-successful of their career. Co-produced by the band with...

Today we celebrate the birthday of Mr. Jack White, who – although he’s going great guns with his solo career these days – first came to fame, of course, as one of the two members of The White Stripes. To...

Today we celebrate the birthday of singer-songwriter Michelle Branch, best known for her huge 2001 hit singles “Everywhere” and “All You Wanted,” but just because you’re familiar with the hits doesn’t mean you’re familiar with the album from which it...

Today we celebrate the birthday of the man whose creative genius and occasional madness took the Beach Boys from being just another bunch of surfer boys and transformed them into a group with some of the most memorable music in...

40 years ago this month, Robben Ford released his debut album on Elektra Records, an LP on which the well-respected guitarist straddled the worlds of rock, jazz, and blues and created a wonderful musical amalgam. Often compared to the efforts...

30 years ago this month, Stevie Nicks released her fourth studio album, and this weekend Stevie Nicks celebrates another birthday, so between these two notable dates, we thought we’d take a deep dive and remind you that – even though...

Today we celebrate the birthday of Richie Furay, but instead of taking a look back at his work with Buffalo Springfield or Poco, we thought we’d instead dig a little bit deeper and delve into the two albums he did...

40 years ago this month, Pete Seeger released his one and only album for Warner Brothers, an LP which found the then-60-year-old folk singer in fine form and delivering a solid collection of tunes. Produced by Fred Hellerman, who did...