Recommendations of the Editorial team
The revolution in the “Heartbreak Hotel” celebrates its anniversary: in spring 1956 conquered Elvis Presley television, Little Richard breaks the mold, and America begins – slowly, reluctantly – to change. Jan Jekal tells the story of an upheaval that continues to have an impact today – even if it sometimes seems almost forgotten.
TRAVIS SCOTT
Hip-hop star Travis Scott is known for sonic and commercial maximalism. He has shaped the genre with five US number one hits in the past ten years. Jeff Ihaza spoke to him – also about the disaster at his Astroworld Festival.
NOAH WYLE
Noah Wyle became world famous through “Emergency Room” and now he is in the HBO Max series “The Pitt” back on the road as a doctor – and wants to do more than just entertainment.
By Birgit Fuss
THE WAVE PICTURES
The Brits have been the best little band in the world for more than two decades. After a four-year forced break, they now have a new album. It sounds like a debut.
By Maik Brüggemeyer
THIN LIZZY
Two guitars, a driven man at the microphone and a band on the edge: the long road from Thin Lizzy to “Jailbreak” (1976) is a story of false starts and ox-tracks.
By Frank Schäfer
Also: With Sonic Youth she became an icon of uncompromising indie rock, yes Kim Gordon never looks back. She has lost none of her edginess in her 70s, we learned Sassan Niasseri. Looks at other corners Aron Boks: He explores the new masculinity.
The Mix
In March the publication curve rises rapidly: we have it Peaches talked about their new album, as well Bill Callahan, Sven van Thom, Nils Keppel, Iron & Wine, Avalon Emerson, Lucy Kitchen and others. Also the Upper Bavarian indie icons The Notwist have something surprising to offer again.
Reviews
Art-pop and country borrowings: Maik Brüggemeyer is dedicated to the fascinating new album by Mitski and a major live reissue of Miles Daviswhile Sassan Niasseri the entire work of Suede examined.
Playlist: Rare Trax in March
The Earth Recordings label is dedicated to restoring and re-releasing folk treasures. Our playlist brings together some of the most beautiful archive finds
1. BERT JANSCH “BLACKBIRD IN THE MORNING”
The 80s are not necessarily known as a decade of great folk masterpieces. This song from Jansch’s album “From The Outside” (1985) is still one of the Scot’s finest moments.
2. DAVE EVANS “BEAUTY QUEEN”
The Welsh singer and fingerpicking specialist Dave Evans has recorded two fantastic records. “Beauty Queen” doesn’t have to hide from Nick Drake and John Martyn.
3. HOWARD EYNON “HAPPY SONG”
The Australian Howard Eynon released his only album in 1974. It contains lots of gems, like this track reminiscent of Cat Stevens and Simon & Garfunkel.
4. MICHAEL CHAPMAN “LESCUDJACK”
Always up for some progressive fun, the British folk giant experiments with bubbling synthesizers in this instrumental piece, found on his album “Life On The Ceiling” (1979).
5. SCOTT FAGAN “IN MY HEAD”
“South Atlantic Blues” (1968), the debut by US songwriter Scott Fagan that oscillates between folk, rock and soul, is one of the most beautiful rediscoveries of recent years.
6. STEVE WARNER “CEMENT RIVER”
A late-hippie highlight is the debut album by the Australian musician Steve Warner, released in 1979, from which this psychedelic-melancholic ode comes.
7. SANDY DENNY “MILK & HONEY”
The compilation “Early Home Recordings” was released in 2022 with demos of Britain’s most beautiful voice and, among other things, this graceful cover of a piece by Jackson C. Frank.
