Dean Nardi

Essentials: The Top Ten Songs About Kings by Elvis Costello

February 6, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

Once upon a time in a land far, far away there was an irascible, canny king. He was known for his illimitable desire for knowledge about all things artistic and his innate sense of musicality with […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Bob Sumner

February 5, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

“Some Place to Rest Easy” is the title of the second solo album released by Bob Sumner since he and his brother Brian came to an agreement that hoofing it down different musical pathways would be […]

Cave Flowers “Western Spectre”

January 31, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Cave Flowers offers an earthy, rock-solid appeal on the band’s sophomore release. Cave Flowers got its start in 2020 when Andy McAllister split the Pacific Northwest for the hazy hills of Southern California where he connected […]

Massy Ferguson “You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used to Be”

January 24, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Whether in combines or rock bands, Massy Ferguson is a solid brand. Seattle band Massy Ferguson have fired up the diesel and gotten ready to plough a straight furrow back to what’s been expected of them […]

Interview: Paul Kelly on the eternal present and the attraction of opposites

January 23, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

Kelly has got the fever (longing still). ‘Back to the Future’ is one of a dozen songs on Paul Kelly’s “Fever Longing Still,” which could just as easily been titled “Back to Basics,” for that is […]