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The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced and will take on the Oklahoma Thunder, but they also have some bad news.

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Four years after the release of Shadowland album, Swedish heavy metal rebellions Wolf revealed that they are now in recording phase of the follow-up.
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The National Weather Service has announced a winter storm warning for the Sierra Nevada, with significant snowfall.

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To promote their debut record Heaven’s Falling, set to land in stores on June 19th via Scarlet Records, Swedish power metal entity Shadowborne put out a music video for “Heaven’s Falling (Dragons’ Hymn)” single.
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British legends The Damned are delighted to announce the expansion of their ‘Final Damnation 50’ tour. The list of confirmed world tour dates is at your disposal via flyer below.
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“Unchained & Untamed”, the newest preview tune from Iron Kobra‘s upcoming comeback album Eternal Dagger, has surfaced online.
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To say that Taj Mahal is a living legend just doesn’t seem to be enough. If there is anything musically that has been accomplished, he has probably been there and done that at some point in his six-plus-decade career. After more than sixty albums to his credit, countless award nominations and wins, and live appearances and collaborations, he doesn’t seem to be slowing down. His brand new album, Time, is set to be released on May 1 and was recorded with his longtime bandmates, The Phantom Blues Band. These are not just good musicians, they are some of the best, and they have played with Taj Mahal for thirty years.

Born Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr. in New York City, he changed his name to Taj Mahal after having dreams while in college of Mahatma Gandhi, India, and themes related to social tolerance. He grew up in a musical family that supported him taking piano, clarinet, trombone, and harmonica lessons. At around age 13 or 14, he began taking guitar lessons from North Carolina bluesman Lynwood Perry, who obviously influenced a whole career of great music.

Taj Mahal’s Time is another jewel in his crown of notable masterpieces. He and The Phantom Blues Band offer up a collection of ten great tracks of blues, reggae, Caribbean, folk, and soul-influenced tunes for this new release. Every music lover will find something on this recording that appeals to them.

Track three, Crazy About a Jukebox, is a fun, danceable tune about a sweetheart who loves a jukebox. You’ll recognize many of the tunes and artists mentioned in this one, and you’ll know exactly what Taj Mahal means when he sings, “She loves that jukebox more than she loves me” and “She’s crazy about a jukebox and I wish she was as crazy over me.” There’s also some great piano and horn work here. My advice is that you better buy your girl a jukebox.

Time is definitely a highlight on this album. It was penned by Bill Withers and recorded as a demo, but never released. It’s a beautiful tune, introduced by acoustic guitar, light percussion, and pretty keyboard work before some nice backing vocals and horns come in, paving the way for a tasteful guitar solo. “Time will see you through,” sings Taj Mahal, and while this is an excellent presentation, it makes me wonder what Bill Withers sounded like singing it.

The sixth song on Time is the Bob Marley-written tune Talkin’ Blues and features a guest appearance by his son, Ziggy Marley. It is definitely a reggae-flavored tune that opens with some really tasteful guitar picking. “Cold ground was my bed last night and rocks were my pillow too.” There are some super backing vocals on this one as well, and the song demonstrates Taj Mahal’s musical versatility.

Sweet Lorene is another dancing song, for sure. “You got me scared, weak and moaning, oh sweet Lorene.” I love the horns in this one. Taj Mahal sings, “When I get you here I’m gonna sock it to you” and “Bring your fine self home.” Get on home, Lorene. There’s somebody there that’s been suffering for five long years, and he’s waiting on you.

Time is a great example of how some things just get better with time, and Taj Mahal, as an artist, is another example because he doesn’t seem to be slowing down. He’s been quoted as saying, “I’ve got tons more stuff to do,” and I believe that. Keb’ Mo’ said this about Taj Mahal: “Taj Mahal has always been one of my favorite artists. His playing was immediately imprinted on my psyche.”

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ have teamed up and performed together over the past few years, billing themselves as TajMo. You can catch Taj Mahal live throughout July, and you can catch TajMo live in September. If you can’t make it out to one of the live shows, make sure to grab Time or one of Taj Mahal’s (or TajMo’s) other recordings. You won’t be sorry!

The Review: 9/10

Can’t Miss Tracks

– Crazy About A Jukebox
– Time
– Talkin’ Blues
– Sweet Lorene

The Big Hit

– Time

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The crew behind Novacaine Festival have just pulled the curtain back on the first wave of bands for their 2026 edition, and it looks like they’re well on their way to topping their successful debut. The festival is set to take over The Corporation in Sheffield on Saturday, 28th November 2026, and if the initial … Continue reading As Everything Unfolds and Tropic Gold lead first wave for Novacaine Festival 2026

On 11 April 2026, Mclusky played to a full house at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Opening the night, Pile kicked things off with explosive energy and kept the momentum straight through to Mclusky’s set. The crowd was loud and sand along.

• Mclusky’s setlist follows:
• Fuck This Band
• Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues
• Without MSG I Am Nothing
• Collagen Rock
• What We’ve Learned
• unpopular parts of a pig
• Whiteliberalonwhiteliberalaction
• Day Of The Deadringers
• as a dad
• way of the exploding dickhead
• You Should Be Ashamed, Seamus
• She Will Only Bring You Happiness
• Icarus Smicarus
• kafka‐esque novelist franz kafka
• Alan Is a Cowboy Killer
• The World Loves Us And Is Our Bitch
• the battle of los angelsea
• Rice Is Nice
• people person
• Chases
• Dethink To Survive
• i know omputer
• Whoyouknow
• To Hell With Good Intentions

• Pile’s setlist follows:
• Texas
• The World is Your Motel
• Deep Clay
• A Loosened Knot
• Prom Song
• Baby Boy
• Born at Night
• Special Snowflakes
• Hairshirt
• #2 Hit Single
• The Soft Hands of Stephen Miller

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