Tony Mastrianni
Best Reissue Campaign of 2025: The Great Motown Sounds – by Tony Mastrianni. For those of you who appreciate classic Motown soul music, the label, in affiliation with international Elemental Music, released some 29 great all-time classic Motown albums on special 140-gram virgin vinyl LPs. The release campaign began in 2024 and concluded toward the end […]
The Cranberries Cement Their Legacy: Ashes and Diamonds Debut – by Tony Mastrianni. The Cranberries “No Need To Argue” 30th Anniversary (2-LP) Deluxe Edition on Island Records: Celebrating 30 years of their unforgettable, culture-changing second album, comes The Cranberries’ worldwide multi-platinum beloved masterpiece. This amazing artifact is now transformed and includes newly-mixed remastered audio from […]
Michael Marcagi: Music’s Next Big Thing in 2026 – by Tony Mastrianni. I admit to being a bit out of my element here, as I am out of my niche writing about an alternative folk prodigy. After all, I am more of a Stone Age rocker. But this kid is special! Do you remember when […]
L is for Lyn, Lissie & Led Zeppelin: The Record File – by Tony Mastrianni. Lyn Christopher: “Lyn Christopher” reissue (Real Gone Music) The 1973 self-titled debut record from vocalist Lyn Christopher is a beguiling blend of pop and R&B sounds and one of the most collectible releases of its era. Lyn’s awesome vocals are […]
NEIL YOUNG: SOMETHING LIVE, SOMETHING RARE , SOMETHING NEW- by Tony Mastrianni. Neil Young remains alive and very busy these days. He revisited one of the most personal songs in his extensive catalog during a special benefit concert on May 23rd, delivering the first live performance of his song “My Boy” in more than four […]
By Tony Mastrianni. The Ghouls: “Dracula’s Deuce” Do you think that hearses and hot rods go together? Well, they sure do in the fevered mind of famed producer Gary Usher! Usher made his bones penning songs for the Beach Boys (he co-wrote “In My Room” with the late Brian Wilson) and producing a band you […]
By Tony Mastrianni. Laveda has released their third LP, “Love, Darla,” on Bar/None Records, spearheaded by the former Albany-native band’s new single “Heaven.” They are ever so clever as their dauntingly imaginative style recalls the splendor of a Sonic Youth influence with some pretty soundscapes as well. This single is emotionally charged and is seemingly […]
By Tony Mastrianni. Jonathan Richman visits the Albany venue in support of his most recent album, “Only Frozen Sky Anyway” Proto-punk underground star Jonathan Richman formed the Modern Lovers in Boston in the early days of garage rock. They were made famous by their FM classic song, “Roadrunner.” Other notable members of the group were […]
Real Gone Music – An Xperience Column – by Tony Mastrianni. Spooktacular REAL GONE MUSIC Limited Edition Albums Remastered for Halloween Dean Gitter: “Ghost Ballads” (Limited Clear with Orange Pumpkin Swirl Vinyl Edition) Shaking things up a bit here for Halloween, Real Gone Music delights in exploring all cultural manifestations, ghostly and otherwise, of the […]
King Crimson – An Xperience Article – by Tony Mastrianni. Speaking on behalf of King Crimson, Robert Fripp recently indicated he has begun work to record King Crimson’s first studio album in more than 20 years, their first since 2003’s ”The Power to Believe.” Recovering from a recent heart attack in May of this year, the […]
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