Nancy Sinatra’s Legacy Is Far More Than Just Boots
Keep Walkin’ looks to expand on the legend of Nancy Sinatra because so much of her musical legacy is tied up in her mythology as a celebrity or an image.
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Lou Reed Unplugged: The Velvet Underground Reimagined on ‘Words and Music’
Lou Reed and John Cale hint at the other side of the swinging ’60s with a fascinating collection of mid-’60s demo recordings for the Velvet Underground.
Nancy Sinatra’s Outstanding Music Is Re-Released on ‘Start Walkin’ 1965-1976′
Nancy Sinatra consistently released outstanding records during 1965-1976, the period from which this double vinyl anthology was drawn, but critics consistently underrated her.
‘Somewhere Between’ Is an Irresistible Dive Into ’80s Japanese Pop
The latest compilation from Light in the Attic's "Japan Archival Series" explores the edgier pop that rose out of the age of prosperity and consumerism.
‘Pacific Breeze 2’ Is Another Refreshing Dive into the Waters of City Pop
Reissue label Light in the Attic follows up last year's Japanese musical excursion with another collection, Pacific Breeze 2, that's sure to please lovers of international retro-pop.
‘Stone Crush’ Proves (Again) That Memphis Is Ground Zero for Soul and R&B
Stone Crush shines a light on the forgotten -- or never known -- artists that passed through the doors of Memphis' most storied studios in an attempt at just one fleeting moment of fame.
Light in the Attic Celebrates New Releases By Late Singer-Songwriter Jim Sullivan
Light in the Attic's Matt Sullivan discusses the legacy of the late L.A. singer-songwriter Jim Sullivan who set out for Nashville in 1975 and disappeared somewhere in New Mexico.
Chronicling Lee Hazlewood’s Remarkable Career: An Interview with Hunter Lea
Lee Hazlewood guru Hunter Lea talks about the latest in a long line of archival releases from the influential artist as well as how members of the grunge and avant-garde rock communities helped save one of American music's most singular voices from complete obscurity.
Mom’s Back to Her Crazy Life: An Interview With Japanese Folk Pioneer Sachiko Kanenobu
Sachiko Kanenobu left her native Japan just as her debut album was being released. Now, nearly 50 years later, the classic album Misora is getting a new life. So is Kanenobu with a little help from guitarist Steve Gunn and the spirit of Philip K. Dick.
Sachiko Kanenobu’s Psych-folk Cult Classic, ‘Misora’, Finally Gets a US Release
Reissued Japanese psych-folk cult classic Misora shines a new light on the genius of singer-songwriter Sachiko Kanenobu.
Lee Moses: How Much Longer Must I Wait? Singles and Rarities: 1965-1972
How Much Longer Must I Wait?: Singles and Rarities 1965-1972 is exactly as its titles claims, and its quality makes it even harder to understand how such a powerful talent like Lee Moses could have slipped from sight undetected.
‘Pacific Breeze’ and the Lost Japanese Genre of City Pop
Light in the Attic's latest reissue, Pacific Breeze, is rife with slick '70s grooves and '80s funk beats. It's the perfect soundtrack for a sunny day off with the ocean breeze in your hair