Toth's Notes

Stephen Stills Live at Berkeley 1971

Culled and hand-picked by Stephen Stills from his archive, Iconic Artists Group and Omnivore Recordings today announce the April 28 release of Stephen Stills Live At Berkeley 1971, a 14-track collection of previously unreleased era-defining live performances from… Read more

Colin Blunstone: The Evan Toth Interview

The Zombies', Colin Bluntstone enjoyed the anniversary (and reissue) of his first solo album, "One Year" and discusses it - and the rest of his illustrious career - with Evan.

The podcast of this interview appeared at The Vinyl District…

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LIMINA: "Hidden Spaces"

Film and Video Game Composer Releases Album on 8/3/21 

By Evan Toth 

“Hidden Spaces,” is the debut record from LIMINA, the new musical project from Los Angeles based film and video game music composer, Tyler Durham who has scored for…

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Dusty Hill and ZZ Top

ZZ Top ‎– Tres Hombres (London Records ‎– XPS 631, 1973)

A great band who - even with their wild success in the 80s and 90s - was always a little underrated. Good luck trying to match the southern boogie…

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What Would You Ask Suzanne Vega?

Suzanne Vega ‎– An Evening Of New York Songs And Stories (Cooking Vinyl ‎– COOKLP763, 2020)

I’m a long time fan of a Suzanne Vega. While I have much respect for her earlier work, I love her early…

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Brand New Brandi Carlile Album Arrives October 1

Featuring a music video directed by Courteney Cox

Brandi Carlile is preparing to release a new studio album titled, In These Silent Days. Carlile - who has won six Grammy Awards - will release the album on October 1…

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The Cookers Announce New Album, "Look Out!"

Jazz supergroup The Cookers are back with the announcement of their sixth album, titled “Look Out!” via London's, Gearbox Records on September 24th, 2021. 

The album was recorded at legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in Englewood Cliffs. New Jersey…

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Here Comes "More of the Monkees"

A deluxe, all-analog, reissue of The Monkee's second album, "More of the Monkees" 

By Evan Toth 

Here they come, walking down the street...well, you know the rest. The Monkees are back, this time via Run Out Groove Records. 

"...the standard…

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Colin Hay is a Man at Work

A New Album of Covers and Summer '21 Tour Dates 

By Evan Toth 

Colin Hay is a Man at Work with a new album arriving on Aug. 6; a fine collection consisting of Hay's unique spin on some classics, while…

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Hear an Unheard Tune From Buena Vista Social Club

From Press Release

Buena Vista Social Club’s previously unheard single “La Pluma” is out today; listen HERE. The track is taken from Buena Vista Social Club: 25th Anniversary Edition, out September 17 via World Circuit/BMG and is accompanied by a…

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Ryan Martin: The Vinyl District Interview

Singer-songwriter Ryan Martin has a brand-new album out titled, Wandercease. You can read my interview with him which was published at The Vinyl District. Click here to see the full piece.

"Don’t Fear the Record Show", The Vinyl District, August 21, 2012

"Record Collecting: New Jersey Style", The Vinyl District, August 14, 2012