The latest music reviews and interviews at antiMUSIC http://www.antimusic.com/reviews Most recent Reviews and Interviews http://www.antimusic.com/reviews Labels continue to scour their vaults for great titles to reissue on vinyl or release on vinyl for the first time ever. We spin some of this wax from Elton John, Sonny Rollins, Carl Perkins and The Black Crowes. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/reissues-edition-volume-1-elton-john-the-black-crowes-and-more/ It's not too late to swoop on some of these gifts for your sweetie. Among our suggestions are cool card games and something that'll really make your Valentine's Day pop! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/more-valentines-day-gift-ideas/ Whether you're hosting a party for the Super Bowl or just watching it with a few friends it is of course of paramount concern to have plenty of drinks on hand. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/super-sips-for-the-big-game/ It's that time of year again! February 14 is the time to celebrate the special love(s) in your life, Valentine's Day! Here we offer some ideas for cool Valentine's gifts to supplement what your main gift giving may involve https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/valentines-day-gift-guide/ Theresa Caputo, the beloved medium known for her television programs "Long Island Medium" and "Raising Spirits" came to Arizona and demonstrated her talents before a packed house at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/theresa-caputo-in-arizona/ Here's great news for reggae fans; reggae festivals are coming to Florida, Arizona, Oregon, the U.K. and the best place ever to see a reggae show, Jamaica! Here's what you can start looking forward to. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/reggae-party-festival-news-edition/ Megadeth has given and given and given and if Mustaine sticks to his guns, fans shouldn't be too distraught- rather they should celebrate what Mustaine and company have left for them https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/megadeth-final-studio-album/ StarVista LIVE, the leader in luxury music cruises, is about to celebrate their 75th sailing after enjoying a year filled with sold out cruises in 2025 https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/cruise-news-music-cruise-specialists-starvista-live-celebrate-75th-sailing/ The Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Arizona has just celebrated their grand opening and the Scottsdale-adjacent luxury property has everything you'd imagine https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/hecho-libre-restaurant-opens-at-new-kimpton-resort-in-arizona/ The music cruise experts at Sixthman are at it again and they've outdone themselves with the lineup for the next sailing of the highly-anticipated Outlaw Country Cruise. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/cruise-news-outlaw-country-cruise-sails-in-march-with-steve-earle-lucinda-williams/ Our spotlight on vinyl this time out spins audiophile quality pressings from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab and titles in Verve/UMe's Acoustic Sounds Series. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/audiophile-edition-van-halen-emerson-lake---palmer-and-more/ It's true, you may run into mobsters the next time you visit the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/mobsters-take-over-the-las-vegas-airport/ Muscle Shoals, Alabama has long been an exciting place for music fans to visit. The city and surrounding area has an incredible history and a voluminous list of artists have recorded hit records there https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/the-renaissance-shoals-resort---spa-a-muscle-shoals-haven-for-music-fans/ Trading Boundaries, the bespoke live music venue in the English countryside in East Sussex, has announced their first two Trading Boundaries Voyages that will take place this summer https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/cruise-news-rick-wakeman-set-for-two-rhine-river-cruises-this-july/ Lots of folks are foregoing alcohol during "Dry January" and others are taking it a step beyond that with a resolution to stop drinking alcohol altogether https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/sip-into-the-new-year-without-alcohol-with-these-tasty-drinks/ We screen an awesome film from the long-running Greek extreme metal band Rotting Christ. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/rotting-christ-35-years-of-evil-existence-live-in-lycabettus/ This edition of our spotlight on the Arizona entertainment scene looks at shows that are happening throughout the state, mostly beyond the Phoenix city limits. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/upcoming-arizona-shows-include-ringo-theresa-caputo-and-blue-oyster-cult/ We finish up our spotlight on great new music made by women, including a new release from the one and only Chrissie Hynde. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/spotlight-on-new-releases-by-women-part-2/ The Dave Koz and Friends at Sea Cruise scheduled to sail this March is completely sold-out but fans can now book passage on Dave's just-announced Somma cruise to the Adriatic https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/dave-koz-is-cruising-the-adriatic-sea-this-autumn/ Flava Flav looked down at that big clock he wears on a chain around his neck and saw that it was time. Time, that is, for a new Public Enemy record! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/public-enemy-black-sky-over-the-projects-apartment-2025/ We take a listen to new vinyl from Tom Ciurczak, The Grahams, RSL, Phranque and Karabas Barabas. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/tom-ciurczak-the-grahams-rsl-phranque-and-karabas-barabas/ In the RockPile this time out are recent releases from Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley, Mark Farner, The Whimbrels, Corey Ledet and Sea Hags. Let's take a listen! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/jeff-larson-with-gerry-beckley--mark-farner-and-more/ We explore three new releases from the folks at Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records that are highly collectible including a very cool picture disc and a single from Shakira. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/26/vinyl-collectibles-from-disney/ The reindeer are fed, the sleigh is polished and the magic bag is full of toys so Santa is ready to go! And Santa got himself a new pair of headphones for this year's journey https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/santas-jukebox-celtic-woman-old-crow-medicine-show-and-more/ You've got the stockings hung by the chimney with care, but are they full? If you still need a few items to top off your holiday gift giving we have a few ideas. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/stocking-stuffers/ Record labels like to release box sets for the holiday season as they know fans would love to own a comprehensive collection from their favorite performer. Here we recommend four awesome box sets that we've received this year. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/box-sets/ In this day and age of "same day delivery" there's really no such thing as it coming down to the last minute when you're thinking of gifts to give during the holiday season. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/last-minute-gift-ideas/ Jolly Old St. Nick is a big music fan and he'll be jamming tunes every minute of his long flight around the globe on Christmas Eve. He has wide and varied tastes too, as this peek at a portion of his playlist reveals. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/santas-jukebox-its-a-wicked-cool-christmas--the-jonas-brothers-and-more/ Our fantastic gift suggestions this time out include cake, cannabis, and items with a cuteness overload! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/more-cool-gift-ideas/ Here are some gift suggestions for the book-loving music fan on your list, including one from the iconic rock star Ozzy Osbourne. All titles are widely available including from Amazon https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/rock-reads-edition-ozzy-osbourne-90s-alt-rock-and-more/ Everybody wants to stay healthy, especially during the holidays and into the new year. So here we offer some gift ideas for the health conscious folks on your list. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/health-and-wellbeing-edition/ This time out the Rock Pile resounds with half a dozen great new releases from our friends at Better Noise Music. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/spotlight-on-better-noise-music-sabaton-finger-eleven-the-rasmus-and-more/ Among our holiday gift suggestions here you're going to find something that really wows you and makes you say "I want one too!" So we won't keep you waiting; we'll get the ball rolling with that one. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/i-want-one-too/ If you're headed to Europe for the holidays this year you should be sure to include Vilnius, Lithuania on your itinerary. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/vilnius-is-ready-for-christmas/ The folks at Omnivore Recordings are experts at finding recordings that are rare or never before released and they have just issued three such titles on CD in conjunction with this year's Record Store Day Black Friday event https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/spotlight-on-omnivore-recordings/ The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2026 and naturally their initial lineup announcement includes 25 artists. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/bristol-rhythm---roots-reunion/ There's a very cool new way to own music on vinyl and it'll fit in your pocket! The new format is called Tiny Vinyl and the discs, which hold one song per side, are packaged like a full LP would be https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/tiny-vinyl/ We spin new releases from Dave Edmunds, Tav Falco, Marina Rocks and Jackdawg. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/dave-edmunds-tav-falco-marina-rocks-and-jackdawg/ Here's a great book for fans of the late Kris Kristofferson who appreciate his art beyond his voice and the hooks found within his music https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/rock-reads-kristofferson-67-astounding-songs/ This time out our travel-centric column explores a fun travel memoir, news from a thermal spa in Costa Rica, a handy device for traveling with naloxone and of course a tasty snack! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/stories-of-wanderlust-and-more/ Yes, we know it's a little silly to call this edition of our Holiday Gift Guide series the early edition, since some of you have been purchasing holiday gifts all year long. Still there are some ideas here for some cool gifts to sock away before the last-minute hits. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/early-edition/ The Arcada Theatre hosted an unforgettable night of pure musicianship and high-energy performance as Band Inc, John 5, and Richie Kotzen took the stage for a show that stretched late into the night https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/john-5---richie-kotzen-rock-illinois/ This event from MindTravel that features renowned pianist and composer Murray Hidary is kind of like a 'silent disco' event except that the music will be live and not geared to dancing https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/mindtravel-silent-piano-concert/ The cruise was a big success, and why not? With stellar acts like 311, Bombargo, Soja, Liz Vice, Ripe, Hirie, the Ries Brothers, Kristy Lee, Niko Moon, the Wheeland Brothers and many others https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/the-live-loud-fest-cruises-to-a-finale-with-a-raucous-show-from-bombargo/ Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee are about a two hour drive apart but the two music powerhouses share a kinship that makes them much closer than that https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/muscle-shoals-low-rhythm-rising-exhibit-opens-at-the-country-music-hall-of-fame-and-museum/ When the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Jewel brought Sixthman's Live Loud Fest to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, the music-loving cruisers aboard were anxious to explore the popular Caribbean destination https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/the-fun-moves-ashore-as-the-live-loud-fest-makes-port-in-the-dominican-republic/ Roman Sobus caught Tom Morello In The Act during show at The Vic Theatre in Chicago On November 13th. Check out Roman's great photos! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/tom-morello-caught-in-the-act-in-chicago/ While the event had a great lineup of musical acts there were also lots of other things for cruisers to do. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/live-loud-fest-cruise-so-much-more-than-music/ With the huge resurgence in the popularity of listening to music on vinyl many vinyl fans are seeking out audiophile copies of their favorite releases so that they can experience their most-beloved tunes in the highest quality sound available. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/audiophile-releases-from-a-perfect-circle-dr-dre-and-more/ Performing at the storied ACL Live venue (also known as the Moody Theater), AFI played through a set filled with classic hits, deep cuts, and new songs https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/afi-rocks-austin/ The newest event from music cruise specialists Sixthman, the Live Loud Fest, set out on its inaugural sailing on November 4, 2025 https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/live-loud-fest-cruise-sets-sail-with-a-show-by-311/ MxPx will be the headlining act when Punk Rock Christmas takes place in Arizona https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/punk-rock-christmas/ Our spotlight on vinyl listens to new releases from Shonen Knife, Chameleons, Laveda and Jeffrey Runnings. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/shonen-knife-chameleons-laveda-and-jeffrey-runnings/ Subtitled "The Life and Times of a Serial Thrill Seeker," "Tales from the Bedroom Wall" finds author Blacknell chronicling his foibles as a music fan and then a record business promotion man https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/rock-reads-tales-from-the-bedroom-wall-by-steve-blacknell/ Cea Serin is a progressive metal band from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area and The World Outside sets the bar very high for others working in that genre. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/cea-serin-the-world-outside/ Our spotlight on global music looks at the artists of Koko Productions, a company that's dedicated to broadening the exposure of African music. Here's a bit about the company's first five artists. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/koko-productions-music-from-africa/ We have some really cool items in our Autumn Gift Guide: let's just say we think you're really going to "Fall" for them. And there's a gift suggestion here for a very handy item that has a very unusual name! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/autumn-gift-guide/ Craft Recordings are ready to wow fans with nine exclusive RSD titles that will be available only at participating brick & mortar record stores https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/creed-punk-goes-acoustic-back-to-the-futuer-jonathan-richman-and-more-from-craft-recordings/ You won't see one single living soul in this new film, a nearly 90-minute tour of homes with their front yards done up for Halloween. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/spooky-edition/ The Live Loud Fest will take place aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Jewel November 4-8, 2025 https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/interview-dirt-road-soul-singer-kristy-lee-is-ready-to-sail-on-the-live-loud-fest-cruise/ The first edition of the Bryan TX Songwriter Festival is about to take place in The Lone Star State. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/bryan-tx-songwriter-festival/ Battling it out are two releases on vinyl from "sunshine pop" group Eternity's Children. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/battle-of-the-band-eternitys-children/ As a founding member of the Eagles, singer, songwriter and guitarist Bernie Leadon was not only right in the middle of the nascent country rock scene but also one of the major architects of that sound https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/bernie-leadon-too-late-to-be-cool/ Now that the weather has turned a little cooler it's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, perhaps with a camping adventure. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/need-new-camping-gear-dakine-has-you-covered/ Our spotlight on vinyl spins four great reissues from Foghat, Warrant, Slaughter and the "Clueless" Motion Picture Soundtrack. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/foghat-warrant-slaughter-and-clueless-soundtrack/ Eagles cofounder Bernie Leadon releasing first new solo album in more than 20 years and Zane Ewton catches up with the legendary musician to discuss the record. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/interview-eagles-cofounder-bernie-leadon/ Here's a real nice compilation of B-Sides and one-offs from an artist that folks are absolutely fanatical about https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/kate-bush-best-of-the-other-sides/ A lot of great music made by women has crossed our desk (and CD player) lately; here are some of our favorites. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/spotlight-on-new-releases-by-women-part-1/ Whether you're looking for a birthday gift or a Christmas present for a child, or maybe just something as a special treat any day of the year, we've got some cool gift ideas here that we think kids will love. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/its-kid-stuff-a-gift-guide-for-children/ This edition of our column focusing on reggae music features two items Bob Marley fans will want in their collections, including a very trippy vinyl pressing. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/reggae-party-bob-marley-edition/ Rise Against played at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park on September 27th. The band came through as part of the Rise of the Roach tour making the stop in a place the band calls home. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/rise-against-rock-chicago/ The Giraffe Centre is a sanctuary that was established as an educational facility to teach Kenyan youth about the environment of Kenyaís wildlife and also to champion conservation efforts https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/a-tall-tail-from-kenya-the-giraffe-centre-in-nairobi/ The past met the present on Thursday, September 25th, when Michael Schenker made a stop at the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, Ill. to celebrate 50 years of rock. The "My Years With UFO" tour https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/michael-schenkers-my-years-with-ufo-tour-rocks-illinois/ Elton John's Live from the Rainbow Theatre finally sees a wide release on vinyl (CDs and digital copies are available too, also for the first time ever.) https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/elton-john/ If you're looking for something hard and heavy, with subtlety and creative trappings on top of a crunchy framework, do I have something for you. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/messa-the-spin/ Classic rock band America brought their Encore Tour to metropolitan Phoenix for a show in the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center and they played all their hits and favorites along with numerous deep cuts. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/america-rocks-arizona/ Judas Priest and Alice Cooper's coheadline tour hit the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, September 20th https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/judas-priest-and-alice-cooper-rock-charlotte/ Rob Grabowski caught Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band In The Act during show at the Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee on September 12, 2025. Check out Rob's review and photos! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/ringo-starr---his-all-starr-band-rock-milwaukee/ Samantha Fish brought her Paper Doll World Tour to the historic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix Sept. 13 for a Saturday evening filled with blues rocking fun. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/samantha-fish/ Foreigner fans will love delving into the material on this deluxe edition of 4, the band's massive hit album from 1981 https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/foreigner-4-deluxe-edition/ Our focus on the Arizona entertainment scene is feelin' irie this edition as we look forward to a great reggae show! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/the-bob-marley-experience-is-headed-for-phoenix/ I hope we never take The Pixies for granted. Nearly 40 years since forming in Boston, Mass., the band remains a potent power of the best in weird and snarling yet melodic and smart rock and roll. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/the-pixies-rock-raleigh/ Our look at new releases on vinyl this time out focuses on audiophile-quality releases by Van Halen, Supertramp and the New York Dolls. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/audiophile-edition-van-halen-supertramp-and-the-new-york-dolls/ Roman Sobus caught The Who And Joe Bonamassa In The Act during the Chicago stop of The Who's The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour at the United Center on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Check out Roman's great photos! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/caught-in-the-act-the-who-and-joe-bonamassa-rock-chicago/ The Whisper Sessions is like a sibling to Million Voices Whisper but not a twin, and fans will get along just fine with both kids. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/warren-haynes-the-whisper-sessions/ Rob Grabowski caught Oasis and Cage the Elephant In The Act during show at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 28th, 2025. Check out Rob's great photos! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/oasis-and-cage-the-elephant-rock-soldier-field/ The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, was electric on August 29th as Close Enemies kicked off the night in support of Winger's farewell tour. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/close-enemies-and-winger-rock-chicagoland/ There are still lots of exciting late summer and early fall music festivals set to take place throughout the nation; here are some big ones and some lesser-known festivals for you to consider. We think you'll like them all! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/september-music-festivals/ We love giving (and getting!) gifts and we'll use any excuse to come up with a gift guide. Summer almost over? Gift guide! Here we recommend some cool items that are sure to please that special someone you want to give a present to just because! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/late-summer-gift-guide/ They never take a minute off from planning great music cruises at Sixthman; maybe that's why they are the leading promoters of music cruises https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/cruise-news-sixthmans-live-loud-fest-will-sail-in-november/ We previously told you about things to do in Clarksville that have to do with music and now we'd like to share some of the other fun things that we've done in the area https://www.antimusic.com/roadtrip/25/clarksville2/index.shtml Singer and guitarist Devon Allman is the son of the late and much-beloved Southern rock superstar Gregg Allman and here he presents 10 cuts that demonstrate his affinity for the blues. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/devon-allman-the-blues-summit/ Always powered by the sharp wit and observational skills of front man Ray Davies, this compilation is loaded with all the hits the band had during their career resurgence from 1977 to 1984. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/the-kinks-the-journey-part-3-1977-1984-newly-remastered/ The Phoenix appearance of Toto, Men at Work and Christopher Cross was an evening for fans to reminisce and enjoy performances by three acts whose catalogs are filled with big hits, and they played them all! https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/toto-men-at-work-and-christopher-cross-rock-phoenix/ Rob Grabowski caught legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth In The Act during show at Hard Rock Live in Gary, Indiana on Tuesday, August 19th https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/david-lee-roth-live-2025/ Famous Back Home is very well done blue collar country music and the dozen songs contained within will ensure that Dickerson's star keeps rising. https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/russell-dickerson-famous-back-home/ It has been more than three decades since Enuff Z'Nuff had their big hit with "Fly High Michelle" and some fans may be surprised to realize the band is not only still around but also producing some of the best music of their career https://www.antimusic.com/reviews/25/enuff-znuff-and-more/