Jimi Hendrix - Valleys Of Neptune
If you want to know why the legend lives on and grows then listen to this. | 10/03/2010 |
The Holmes Brothers
Feed My Soul | 26/02/2010 |
Tom Waits
Glitter & Gloom | 26/02/2010 |
The Black Sorrows - 4 Days In Sing Sing DVD
Only the name of the band has been changed - to protect the innocent? By Brian Wise | 23/11/2009 |
Big Star - Keep An Eye On The Sky
The best band you've never heard! | 11/11/2009 |
Bob Dylan - Christmas In The Heart
Deck the halls and block your ears! | 11/11/2009 |
Neil Young Archives Vol.1
The Cadillac of music box sets lands with a massive thud! By Brian Wise | 11/08/2009 |
Will Be It Funny Tomorrow Billy?
Stephen Cummings' rock 'n' roll memoir. By Des Cowley. | 12/07/2009 |
Secret, Profane & Sugarcane - Elvis Costello
Reunited with T Bone Burnett, Elvis takes another country detour. | 25/06/2009 |
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks Live
In the final series of Astral Weeks concerts Van Morrison proves the classic nature of the original recording.By Brian Wise. | 01/06/2009 |
Lowside Of The Road: A Life Of Tom Waits
'Like Dylan, like Ry Cooder, like an old bluesman,'writes Des Cowley, 'Waits heads into his sixties as a musician still relevant for our times, making music for the ages' | 31/05/2009 |
Buckwheat Zydeco - Lay Your Burden Down
Buckwheat Zydeco celebrates his band's 30th anniversary. By Al Hensley. | 28/05/2009 |
Cyril Neville - Brand New Blues
Funkified Delta-bred blues for a new century to resonate with even the most hardened traditionalist. By Al Hensley. | 28/05/2009 |
Roy Rogers - Split Decision
Roy Rogers keeps one foot in the blues while venturing into different musical zones.By Al Hensley. | 27/05/2009 |
It Still Moves
A search for the essence of Americana via the Mississippi Delta, Nashville, Charlottesville, Lexington, Charleston, and the Appalachian mountains. Des Cowley enjoys some timeless stories of Americana music. | 18/05/2009 |
Derek Trucks - Already Free / Susan Tedeschi - Back To The River
The dynamic duo make a couple of great albums. By Brian Wise | 08/04/2009 |
Womadelaide #2 - Sunday
Cooler weather made for the perfect end to the weekend. By Brian Wise | 12/03/2009 |
Eric Clapton Live.
With no derek, there's much more Eric! By Brian Wise | 12/03/2009 |
Womadelaide #1 - Friday & Saturday
A stroll in the Botanic Park can lead to some interesting discoveries, By Brian Wise | 08/03/2009 |
Books: Don Walker's Shots & Leonard Cohen's Favourite Game
Don Walker's Shots, to its credit, is a musical memoir like no other, writes our book reviewer Des Cowley. | 26/02/2009 |
Rory Ellis - Two Feathers
Released to gushing reviews in the UK some months ago, Rory Ellis’ fourth album is another gem. | 15/02/2009 |
Neil Young Rocks Australia
Neil Young shows no signs of slowing down, according to Marty Jones who attended Neil's Brisbane and Melbourne shows. Photos by Andrew Kidman. | 09/02/2009 |
When Giants Walked The Earth: A Biography Of Led Zeppelin
'Wall’s book gives us the story of a groundbreaking band in its prime, which, in the end, is how Led Zeppelin are best remembered,' says Des Cowley. | 08/02/2009 |
Shine A Light On DVD
The good news is that Shine A Light is one of the most visually spectacular concert films ever. The bad news is that that is almost the only good news.By Brian Wise | 08/02/2009 |
Ready To Listen by Jackie Orszaczky
”Hope you’ll enjoy the disc,” writes Orszaczky as his closing note. I do not think there is any doubt that you certainly will enjoy this month's feature album. By Brian Wise. | 08/02/2009 |
All Tomorrow's Parties - Review
Let's get high - at Mt Buller. The inaugural ATP is a resounding success. By Brian Wise | 12/01/2009 |
All Tomorrow's Parties - Preview
An eclectic festival in a beautiful location. By Brian Wise | 09/01/2009 |
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons - A Better Comeback Than Lazarus!
There is life in the old dogs yet! By Brian Wise | 09/12/2008 |
Justin Townes Earle
Brian Wise claims, 'I have seen the future of country music and it's Justin Townes Earle.' | 03/12/2008 |
Martha, Our Dear
A triumph at Meeniyan Town Hall! | 19/11/2008 |
Bob Dylan - Tell Tale Signs
Is Dylan A Genius? Brian Wise offers some more evidence. | 05/11/2008 |
Nearly A Little Village - Guitar-Bass-Drums
Ry Cooder, Nick Lowe and Jim Keltner at The Great American Music Hall | 11/10/2008 |
The Passing Show: The Life And Music Of Ronnie Lane
Ronnie Lane's talents should never be forgotten. By Brian Wise | 03/09/2008 |
I, Flathead - Ry Cooder
Regardless of the concept behind the project, Cooder’s own playing is as awesome as ever. By Brian Wise | 13/07/2008 |
All I Intended To Be - Emmylou Harris
Her talent is as undiminished as her feeling for the music. By Brian Wise | 13/07/2008 |
To Tulsa And Back: On Tour With JJ Cale
Like Cale himself, the story is told simply and in a straightforward manner. By Brian Wise | 13/07/2008 |
Eilen Jewell - Letters From Sinners & Strangers
It’s easy to fall in love with Eilen Jewell the very first time you hear her. By Martin Jones. | 13/07/2008 |
Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet
Uncle Earl vocalist and banjo player takes her fascination with Appalachian and Chinese cultures and teams up with the world’s best banjo player Bela Fleck. By Martin Jones. | 13/07/2008 |
Ike Turner - Risin' With The Blues
The final album from a true blues legend. By Al Hensley. | 13/07/2008 |
Ruth Brown & Sandra Phillips - Swamp Dogg Presents Miss Rhythm & Miss Blues
Brown and Phillips would still be two of the most exciting rhythm and blues singers ever. By Al Hensley. | 13/07/2008 |
Al Kooper & Shuggie Otis - Kooper Session
A seminal figure in rock music at the time meets virtually unknown 15-year-old guitar prodigy. By Billy Pinnell. | 13/07/2008 |
Shine A Light - The Film
Martin Scorsese gives us one of the best concert films ever. Pity about the show. By Brian Wise | 29/05/2008 |
The Rolling Stones - Shine A Light
The soundtrack to the Martin Scorsese film is like the steak without the sizzle! By Brian Wise | 21/05/2008 |
The Andrew Durant Memorial Concert DVD
| 21/05/2008 |
Just A Little Lovin' - Shelby Lynne
Who would have thought an album as gorgeous as this could have been inspired by Barry Manilow? By Martin Jones. | 06/04/2008 |
Byron's Bluesfest
Mark Doherty paid his 18th visit to Byron's Bluefest and enjoyed...the blues! | 25/03/2008 |
Point Nepean Music Festival
Point Nepean offers a magnificent setting. Now they just have to get the bill right. Brian Wise reports. | 24/03/2008 |
Theme Time Radio Hour: With Your Host Bob Dylan
Dylan's Eclectic Taste Is Reflected In This Essential Double Disc Box | 19/03/2008 |
Workingman's Cafe
Working Man’s Café takes Ray Davies’ career to the level where he might start to transcend his old group’s songs. | 14/03/2008 |
Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
If you are a fan of the blues and the guitar then this DVD could be your idea of musical nirvana. By Brian Wise. | 14/03/2008 |
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Everybody Knows EP
God bless Ryan Adams for his prolificacy. These days fans are rarely left waiting more than a few months for something new to devour and, in increasingly, the quality has matched the quality. By Martin Jones | 04/02/2008 |
Best Music Writing 2007
Here's an annual health-check on the state of music journalism. By Rhythms Music Book Reviewer Des Cowley | 22/01/2008 |
Otis Redding On DVD
The legacy of the great Otis Redding is explored on a new DVD. By Brian Wise | 30/12/2007 |
I'm Not There Soundtrack
There should be enough on this great soundtrack to tempt Dylan fans and maybe introduce others to his work. By Brian Wise. | 30/12/2007 |
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Live & Kicking
Nostalgia is not what it once was - it's better! By Brian Wise. | 30/12/2007 |
THE ROCKWIZ DUETS VOLUME 2
Our best music quiz show offers some more greats duets! | 24/12/2007 |
Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II
Could this be another Young classic? By Brian Wise. | 06/11/2007 |
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band - What's Going On
Al Hensley reckons this album is as much a tribute to the people of New Orleans as it is to Marvin Gaye's illustrious musical legacy. | 06/11/2007 |
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Peter Bogdanovich directs the story of Tom Petty's career. | 06/11/2007 |
John Hammond's Push Comes To Shove
John Hammond's Best Album Since Wicked Grin | 15/07/2007 |
Koko Taylor's New Album Proves She Is Still Blues Royalty
Koko Taylor | 06/07/2007 |
New Orleans Stomp Part 2
Some more from the Louisiana swag. By Brian Wise | 02/07/2007 |
Bob Marley's Exodus - 30 Years On
Forget about Sgt Pepper - here is a much more important anniversary! | 02/07/2007 |
CD Feature - A Big Ol' Bunch Of Nawlins Faves
CD Feature - A Big Ol' Bunch Of Nawlins Faves | 27/05/2007 |
Endless Highway & Bryan Ferry's Tribute To Bob
Endless Highway - Tribute To The Band | 14/05/2007 |
Win Neil Young's Live At Massey Hall 1971
Win Neil Young's New Album | 31/03/2007 |
Classic Album - Karen Dalton
Karen Dalton's In My Own Time by Billy Pinnell | 25/01/2007 |
Music Books Of The Month
Music Books Of The Month - January 2007 | 25/01/2007 |
KIng Crimson Revisited
Billy Pinnell revisits King Crimson. Get the full review in July Rhythms - out now. | 02/07/2006 |
Creedence Reissues
Billy Pinnell revisits Creedence's Willy & The Poor Boys and Cosmo's Factory. From June Rhythms. | 02/07/2006 |
NEIL YOUNG'S HEART OF GOLD
Julian Lewis recommends this superb concert film. From June Rhythms. | 02/07/2006 |
Oh Louisiana Part 1
Brian Wise Rounds Up Some New Releases From Louisiana | 02/07/2006 |
Feature CDs - Neil And Bruce
FEATURE CDS - NEIL YOUNG & BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN | 22/05/2006 |
CLASSIC ALBUM - MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN
CLASSIC ALBUM - MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN | 06/03/2006 |
Billy Pinnell on Paul Butterfield
Billy Pinnell on Paul Butterfield | 08/01/2006 |
The Stones Bigger Bang!
Brian Wise caught up with The Rolling Stones in Toronto. You can watch them rock Rio in front of two million people at AOL. See Music News for details | 18/11/2005 |