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01/08/2026

Thx to Scott for his Frank Sinatra review of the SING Market “Hollywood Bow” album in The Syncopated Times!

In several ways, the 1943-52 period is the most fascinating of Frank Sinatra’s career. Before 1943 he had gained fame as a band singer, at first briefly with

01/07/2026

Thank you to mike watt on bass!) for having Steve Berlin on his Watt from Pedro show talkin’ about the much beloved Top Jimmy & the Rhythm Pigs reissue

01/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Huge thanx to Jedd at KMUW’s “Strange Currency” for this wonderful list with The Dream Syndicate’s “Medicine Show” reissue as the #1 reissue of 2025! Gotta love this.

Jedd Beaudoin, host of Strange Currency, shares his picks for the best live and archival releases of 2025.

01/05/2026

Thank you Darren Paltrowitz / Paltrocast for taking the time to talk to Steve Berlin about the upcoming “Top Jimmy & the Rhythm Pigs” release.

Few records from the Los Angeles underground of the 1980s carry the mythic weight of Pigus Drunkus Maximus, the lone 1987 album by Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs. Long out of print and passed between collectors for decade...

01/05/2026

Thx to Pete at Midlands Rock for this Top Jimmy review!

As is so often the case, talented and visionary musicians are rarely appreciated in their own lifetimes. Sometimes it feels as if certain artists are so far ahead of the curve that time is only just catching up. A prime example would be Top Jimmy And The Rhythm Pigs, an ensemble who fused roadhouse

01/05/2026

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01/01/2026

Always appreciate that Shil at Tiger Bomb includes me in his yearly round-ups and this year is no different. Thanks for all the great work you do / did for us with Dengue Fever!

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01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Thank you to Tone & Goldmine: The Music Collector’s Magazine for this great Top 15 Box Sets of the Year list & naming SING Market’s “Long Ago, Far Away 1943-1951” from Frank Sinatra as one of the best of 2025!

Goldmine took into consideration many box set releases over the past year, coming up with a top 15 of some of the most intriguing that are sure to get your collector juices flowing

12/29/2025

Thx to Tom and The Daily Vault for this Rain Parade reciew of “Crashing Dream” from LABEL51

Over 5,000 music reviews covering albums from over 2,500 artists. All genres: rock, pop, indie, prog, jazz, country, blues, hip-hop, plus interviews, concert and DVD reviews.

12/27/2025

I have it on good authority that DJ Richard Sinz of KNON in Dallas will be playing some The Dream Syndicate tomorrow. Listen online!

The Jewish Music Hour DJ: Richard Sinz Sundays 12 pm – 1 pm KNON Format: Specialty The Jewish Music Show is hosted by Richard Sinz, who has been a long-time supporter of KNON.