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Life Is Far Too Fast: A Conversation With Mike McCartney

By Joseph Kyle on May 2, 2016 • ( 2 )

We sit down to a long, compelling conversation with Mike McCartney about his delightful one-off album, McGough & McGear and the era that produced it.

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3AM Eternal: Paul McCartney, “One And One Is Two” (1964)

By Joseph Kyle on May 4, 2016 • ( 0 )

What this rough-sounding demo lacks in audio fidelity, it makes up in charm; one of Paul’s lesser-known numbers from their given-to-others pile of songs.
Gene Chandler: Duke Of Earl: The Gene Chandler Story 1961-1962

By Joseph Kyle on May 3, 2016 • ( 0 )

Gene Chandler’s debut single “Duke Of Earl” was a massive hit, and unfortunately and unfairly burdened him with the “one-hit wonder” tag. This collection compiles all of the recordings from his first year of recording, and shows there was much more to the man than the hit that defined him.
3AM Eternal: Wings, “Getting Closer” (1979)

By Joseph Kyle on May 3, 2016 • ( 0 )

One of Wings’ final singles, taken from the doomed Back To The Egg, was one of the band’s finest numbers.
3AM Eternal: McGough & McGear, “Mr. Tickle” (1968)

By Joseph Kyle on May 2, 2016 • ( 1 )

We’re back! Our dormant daily feature is back, and this time, we’re paying tribute to Paul McCartney and his music. First up…an interesting little number, which leads us into today’s big feature…
NOTE: Print Zines Are Now Restocked! Weekend sale!

By Joseph Kyle on April 29, 2016 • ( 0 )

We’re having a quick, end-of-the-month sale. Check it out!
Lush: Thoughtforms (Lush Fan Official)

By Joseph Kyle on April 25, 2016 • ( 0 )

The reunited Lush offer up a nice little treat for fans: a zine that explores the reunion via lengthy interviews with all its participants.
Ravi Shankar: In Hollywood, 1971 (Northern Spy)

By Joseph Kyle on April 25, 2016 • ( 0 )

This lost Ravi Shankar performance captures him in an intimate, early morning living room show in June, 1971. A famous friend was in attendance, and the genesis of the first rock and roll benefit concert was borne here.
We’ll Never Have Paris #13: The West Coast Stories

By Joseph Kyle on April 19, 2016 • ( 0 )

The newest issue of this lovely little pocket-sized lit-zine offers up seven stories related to the West Coast.
Kleeer: Get Tough: The Kleeer Anthology 1979-1985 (Big Break Records)

By Joseph Kyle on April 19, 2016 • ( 0 )

Kleeer was a prolific New York disco/funk/R&B band, releasing seven albums over five years. This anthology collects the best of the best, and makes a case for their role in the history of the music of the era.
Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir (Dey Street Books)

By Joseph Kyle on April 18, 2016 • ( 0 )

Hard-rock guitarist and singer Lita Ford opens up about her wild and frantic rock and roll life, as well as the sadness and heartbreak that has come along with it.