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Peter Gabriel’s “Back to Front” tour performance in October 2013 at London’s O2 Arena has been captured as an ultra-high-definition film, which was not only released in theaters, but is now available on DVD. The tour celebrated the 25th anniversary of Gabriel’s classic So album and featured him playing the entire album and more with his touring band from that...

Phish is back with its first album in five years, . The record, which is the band’s 12th studio release, was recorded in Nashville late last year with producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel). Material for the record was written by all band members, including bassist Mike Gordon, at “The Barn”, the band’s Vermont rehearsal space. One of the...

You just have to smile when you watch this: It’s for the restored version of A Hard Day’s Night that’s hitting U.S. theaters on 4th of July weekend, in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary. But you can see the print, and a whole bunch more in the Criterion Collection’s of the film that helped define The Beatles’ image, including...

Legendary drummer Ginger Baker has returned with the release of , his first album in 16 years. The record showcases his new bandmates in his group, Jazz Confusion, including jazz bassist/composer Alec Dankworth (Van Morrison, Stephane Grappelli, Alan Barnes, Million Dollar Band.) Check out the title song “Why?” performed live: Why? is available on and digital download ( and ....

Mastodon’s latest album, , is a progression from its last, bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders said in an interview earlier this year with Paste. “A lot of people ask us if it kicks off where The Hunter left off,” he said. “And to a large degree, I suppose yes.” The record also focuses on cycles, like those of loss and rebirth, all...

If your only exposure to a live performance by The Band is the amazing concert film The Last Waltz, you might want to check out , which captures the original group in its final year, but in a much different kind of venue. The Band: Carter Barron Amphitheater, Washington, D.C. July 17, 1976, reveals a group playing before a crowd...

The jazz duo of Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden have built upon the success of their 2010 record, Jasmine, with the love songs and standards collection, . Double bassist Haden and pianist Jarrett had a close musical partnership through the mid-1970s, and Last Dance – recorded at Jarrett’s home studio – keeps their shows that their reunion has stuck. Love...

Sax player and bandleader Joshua Redman’s latest 7-song set, , combines two live jazz club performances of two of this trios – distinguished by the presence of a different bass player in each. The performances captured at Jazz Standard in New York City feature bassist Matt Penman, while the music from Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. features Reuben Rogers. Both...

Pianist/composer Hiromi’s ninth album, , marks the return of her trio project, with contrabassist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips. This is the third album for the trio, following the 2011 release Voice and the 2013 release, Move. For Hiromi, the album’s title has two meanings — one is related to the experience of living. The other is about playing...

While the lead singer and one guitarist in Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy are new for the latest record, , bass player Sharlee D’Angelo continues to provide the low end for the group. Arch Enemy founder/guitarist Michael Arnott is plenty excited about this album and the lineup. “There are a lot of details in this album that excite me...

New blues-rock sounds are coming forth from Royal Southern Brotherhood, which has released its second studio album, . Coming after two years after the band’s 2012 debut album, heartsoulblood, featuring Charlie Wooton on bass, reveals a band that has grown tighter than ever. The record features not only rockers, but also soul sounds, and even a song all about —...

So you want to know how much Umphrey’s McGee’s eighth studio album, , rocks? “We actually blew my f—in’ amp up,” says bassist Ryan Stasik. “That’s what happens when you make a rock and roll record. You blow the f—in bass amp up.” Influences cited for the record include the Police, U2, The Beatles, Nirvana, Gentle Giant, Yes, King Crimson,...