It's tough to pick my favorite band from the Sarah stable, but there is no doubt the Orchids would make the short list. My entire basis ...

The recent news of Marshall's vinyl subscription series has me on a big Crenshaw kick, and that includes the work of his younger brothe...

If you were a regular visitor a couple of years ago, then you may remember the brief series I did called "Tunes Inspired By 'Toons...

It doesn't matter what side of the pond they hail from. If the band wears a strong Beach Boys' influence on its sleeve, I'll us...

The Wake's second (and last) album for the Factory label, 'Here Comes Everybody,' from 1985, showcases the Glasgow-based band...

There are a couple of reasons to purchase the upcoming tribute album to Fleetwood Mac, 'Just Tell Me That You Want Me,' including ...

I own quite a few bootlegs and other oddities featuring Brian Wilson, but this one, titled 'A Cork in the Ocean,' has special meani...

Congratulations to Marshall Crenshaw ... and his fans. Back in 2010, you may recall me mentioning Crenshaw's next chapter would be a h...

In some circles, Matthew Sweet's followup to the hugely successful 'Girlfriend' was a disappointment. I'm not in that camp...

I post a lot about indie bands influenced by '60s girl groups and the Spector sound. That usually means I'm writing about a relativ...

Just a few more days, dB's fanatics. If you can't wait, head to Rolling Stone. You can stream 'Falling Off the Sky' in its...

Here's a cool tune (and deep track) from Glasgow's Camera Obscura. It's said to be a tribute to their pals, San Francisco band ...