Goldmine: The Music Collector’s Magazine

09/17/2025

Major love given to The Black Crowes, Ryan Lee Crosby, Transcendence and others. Read how they’ve gone "beyond genre."

Read how Black Crowes created a priceless moment at a recent show, with a great sound and an enthusiastic audience. Plus, releases from Oblique Rhyme, Ryan Lee Crosby, The Boneshakers and the trio Transcendence expand the eardrums.

09/17/2025

ollowing the postponement of the North American tour by the reunited S*x Pistols, the highly touted London-based band The Molotovs, who were supposed to be on that tour, have instead scheduled a short U.S. tour that kicks off next week.

09/17/2025

Following the postponement of the North American tour by the reunited S*x Pistols, the highly touted London-based band The Molotovs, who were supposed to be on that tour, have instead scheduled a short U.S. tour that kicks off next week.

The Molotovs will still be coming to the U.S. this month. They pivoted quickly and scheduled a seven-date U.S. tour

09/17/2025

‘Ol Blue Eyes is back in a big way.
The mix and audio quality of Sinatra’s ‘At the Hollywood Bowl 1943-1948’ are superb, approaching the fidelity of a studio recording of that era.

The mix and audio quality of Sinatra's 'At the Hollywood Bowl 1943-1948' are superb, approaching the fidelity of a studio recording of that era.

09/16/2025

Legendary icon Dave Mason, aged 79, has officially announced his retirement from touring, closing the curtain on 60 remarkable years of rock n’ roll and marking the end of a significant era in music history. He cites ongoing health challenges as the reason behind this difficult decision.

For those who have attended a Dave Mason concert, you know the standard of excellence he demanded of himself and his band. One of Mason’s proudest achievements was keeping his performances entirely live and authentic—no backing loops, no overdubbed vocals, none of the “smoke and mirrors” often used to dilute the truth of a performance. Onstage, he was the real deal. Offstage, he embodied the consummate road dog, fully devoted to the work and the life he loved.

Dave Mason’s career spans an incredible six decades, first rising to fame as the co-founder of the groundbreaking band Traffic. His successful solo career followed, producing classics like Feelin’ Alright, Only You Know and I Know, Shouldn’t Have Took More Than You Gave, We Just Disagree, Let It Flow, and Every Woman.

Often described as an “everywhere man”, Mason lent his talent to some of the most iconic songs of our time, collaborating with Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Graham Nash, Cass Elliot, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Delaney & Bonnie, Spencer Davis Group, Eric Clapton, among others. His imprint on rock music is undeniable and monumental.

True to his artistic spirit, Mason will spend his retirement years pursuing creative projects, including an upcoming children’s book and in his studio culling over unreleased tracks from his 60-year career of live performances. He retires from touring a happy man with a heart full of gratitude to his band members, business colleagues, and especially his legions of fans who made his life one of deep satisfaction and fulfillment. The immensity of his joy remains solid as he steps back from the stage.

Dave Mason’s legacy is a testament to the enduring power of rock n’ roll and to a man who has followed his passion with authenticity and joy for more than six decades. His music will continue to inspire and resonate for generations to come.

📷: Chris Jensen

09/16/2025

Michael Gira of Swans: "Looking back on it all over the decades, I see it as a slow crawl towards the presence of God, towards giving up completely.”

After the release of Swans’ seventeenth studio album, 'Birthing,' Gira still finds it “impossible to describe” the group’s sound, and that’s a good thing.

09/16/2025

The Dead Daisies’ new blues album 'Lookin’ For Trouble' features BB King’s “The Thrill is Gone,” which we discuss with guitarist Doug Aldrich.

The Dead Daisies’ new blues album ‘Lookin’ For Trouble’ features B.B. King’s “The Thrill is Gone” which we discuss with guitarist Doug Aldrich.

09/15/2025

The London rock band released a deluxe package of ‘Sundowning,’ limited to just 500 copies that sold out quickly. Now, prices vary widely on the set — with copies selling on eBay as high as $7,000. Read more at Goldminemag.com or link in bio

09/15/2025

Big bucks for records selling on eBay last month. And English rock band Sleep Token led the charge!

The London rock band released a deluxe package of 'Sundowning,' limited to just 500 copies that sold out quickly. Now, prices vary widely on the set — with copies selling on eBay as high as $7,000.

09/15/2025

In an interview before his passing, Volman singled out Flo & Eddie’s ‘Moving Targets’ as an album that deserved to be a hit.

In an interview before his passing, Volman singled out Flo & Eddie's 'Moving Targets' as an album that deserved to be a hit.

09/14/2025

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi know how to being a good time to a concert (not to mention Steve Windwood was the opening act!) Read the review.

TTB’s community feel was in full effect at Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on September 12, 2025.

09/14/2025

MICKY DOLENZ ON THE PASSING OF BOBBY HART - 9-14-25

Another great is gone. Bobby Hart, who along with Tommy Boyce, penned and produced some of The Monkees' greatest hits not only made a vital contribution to the popular success of The Monkees, but even more importantly to the essence, the very spirit of the entire venture.

His talent, charisma, good humor and calmness in the face of what at times was nothing less than a maniacal roller coaster ride often brought a sense of peace that heartened everyone around him. He was the stillness that is the eye of the hurricane.
Rest in peace, Bobby.
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Songwriter Bobby Hart and vocalist Micky Dolenz together onstage. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/WireImage)