Articles by Zachary Nathanson

For his next chapter, he brings in the big guns and raises hell like there’s no tomorrow with his band of brothers.

They have proven themselves to bring their stories to life in unbelievable results that’ll keep you replaying this album, more and more to see what you’re missing.

All in all, the live recording at ProgStock makes it worth the demand to imagine yourself being at that venue, supporting Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius as they bring real good music to our very own living rooms.

When you look back at his career, you can tell that Francis himself was always one step ahead to take on the next big thing.

It brings together the wonders, the beauty, the surreal, the cynical, and the amazement that Interview has brought to the kitchen table.

Summit is as brutal, intense, and right down to the bone the moment the sextet bringing in the heavy fire to their music.

The Embrace is Hazel’s chance to spread her wings and fly. She has proven herself by coming forward to bring her songs to life. And we have witnessed the entire structure by giving her, a big stamp of approval.

…..it’s time to give Every Which Way, the proper recognition it deserves, and the amount of respect for Brian’s legacy that Esoteric has unleashed three years ago during those tricky times when the world shut down due to the pandemic.

They brought in enough kegs of beer to last them throughout the night with the attitude that’s needed, top to bottom.

Prepare yourselves to embark on a magical trip to the Forum and witness the Hurdy Gurdy Man, bringing the beauty, the vision, the sights, and the sounds that’ll be talked about in the years to come.

Track by track, Subsequent Ruins is as top notch as its crystal ball, revealing the tragic consequences that Blake envisions. And where will he go next? We may never know.

Their sole self-titled debut is like an alternate soundtrack of Kathleen Byron’s volcanic performance as the unstable Sister Ruth in the 1947 classic, Black Narcissus.

Crazy work-outs and having one killing composition after another, Seasons is one of those albums that’ll get your fist pumping.

Downpour will never disappoint you. The trio have brought enough energon cubes to fill up the massive amounts of power they need to embark on another maddening trip beyond our solar system that’s out of this world.

While the album was released in 1971, it remains one of the true unsung gems in the history of free-jazz.

MEMEmusic may not be everyone’s cup of tea per se, but it’s quite the ride that each one of the team mates played a part to bring these themes to life as an oeuvre from start to finish.