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The Band’s “Stage Fright” Reworked for 50th Anniversary
The Band’s third album, “Stage Fright”, has been revisited, remastered, and revamped for its 50th anniversary. Released in 1970, the record contained several songs that would become staples of the group’s live show.
Joel Hoekstra’s 13, featuring Tony Franklin, Release “Running Games”
Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra has released his second album with his solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. “Running Games” features another all-star cast, including Tony Franklin.
Derrick Hodge and R+R=NOW Release Thrilling Live Album
R+R=NOW has followed up their 2018 debut, “Collagically Speaking”, with a new live album that captures the group’s wealth of talent during a show at The Blue Note that same year.
Billy Sherwood Anchors New Supergroup Album, “Arc of Life”
Progressive rock fans have another incredible band to check out called Arc of Life. The five-piece band features three current members of Yes – Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen – as well as Jimmy Haun and Dave Kerzner.
Transatlantic Releases “The Absolute Universe”
The prog supergroup Transatlantic has released an epic new album called “The Absolute Universe”. In true prog fashion, the quartet of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, and Pete Trewavas actually released two versions of it.
Foo Fighters Release “Medicine at Midnight”
For their tenth studio album, the Foo Fighters have proven they’re not content to rest on their laurels. “Medicine at Midnight” is the most musically diverse in their catalog with a wide range of sounds.
Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”
Laszlo Demeter has released his fourth album under his project, Absurdcus. Created with only basses, “Spaces_io (volume 1)” features nine tracks of what the artist calls “basscapology” for its ability to help you escape the confines during lockdown.
Nervosa Solidifies New Quartet Lineup with “Perpetual Chaos”
Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa has returned with a new album called “Perpetual Chaos”. The group’s fourth full-length album marks the first with a new four-piece lineup, including Mia Wallace.
Funky Knuckles Bassist Wes Stephenson Releases Solo Debut, “In Progress”
Wes Stephenson has been lending his incredible bass playing to artists, including his band The Funky Knuckles, for decades. Now, the groove guru has released his debut solo album, entitled “In Progress”.
Shai Maestro Releases “Human”, Featuring Jorge Roeder
Pianist Shai Maestro has released a new album called “Human”, which sees his trio with Jorge Roeder and Ofri Nehemya turned into a quartet with trumpeter Philip Dizack.
Michael Henderson Shines on Unearthed Marvin Gaye Instrumental Album
Marvin Gaye’s iconic album “What’s Going On” turned 50 this year, and Motown/UMe celebrated with a deluxe digital edition. However, fans will be interested to hear an accompanying album called “Funky Nation: The Detroit Instrumentals” - with Michael Henderson on bass.
Lee Rocker Returns with “Gather Round”
Stray Cat’s Lee Rocker has just released “Gather Round”, which marks the rockabilly bass icon’s first solo album of all original music since 2007’s “Black Cat Bone”.











