Earth, Wind & Fire

 

Artist:  Earth, Wind & Fire

Origin:  Chicago, Illinois, USA

Genre:  R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop, Disco, Progressive Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Adult Contemporary, Psychedelic Soul

Original line-up:

Maurice White:  Vocals, Kalimba, Drums, Percussion

Verdine White:  Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Michael Beal:  Guitar, Harmonica

Wade Flemons:  Electric Piano, Vocals

Don Whitehead:  Acoustic & Electric Pianos, Vocals

Yackov Ben Israel:  Conga, Percussion

Sherry Scott:  Vocals

Leslie Drayton:  Trumpet

Alexander Thomas:  Trombone

Chester Washington:  Tenor Saxophone

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American Band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1969.  Their Music spans multiple genres, including Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop, Latin, Afro-Pop.  They are among the best-selling bands ever, with sales of over 90 million records worldwide.

Title:  Greatest Hits (2026)

Genre:  R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop, Disco, Progressive Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Adult Contemporary, Psychedelic Soul

Label:  Legacy Recordings/Sony Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side One:

 1.  Shining Star (2:50)

 2.  That's The Way Of The World (5:43)

 3.  SDeptember (3:34)

 4.  Can't Hide Love (4:07)

 5.  Got To Get Into My Life (4:10)

Side Two:

 1.  Sing A Song (3:22)

 2.  Gratitude (3:27)

 3.  Serpentine Fire (3:50)

 4.  Fantasy (4:36)

LP 2:

Side Three:

 1.  Kalimba Story (4:00)

 2.  Mighty Mighty (3:03)

 3.  Reasons (4:58)

 4.  Saturday Nite (4:01)

Side Four:

 1.  Let's Groove (5:35)

 2.  Boogie Wonderland (WithThe Emotions) (4:47)

 3.  After The Love Has Gone (4:24)

 4.  Getaway (3:55)

Greatest Hits is the best collection album by Earth, Wind & Fire, originally released on November 17, 1998 by Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on June 5, 2026 by Legacy Recordings/Sony Music, featuring 17 Chart-Topping Hits.  For Music Collectors.

Pink Floyd

 

Artist:  Pink Floyd
Origin:  London, UK.
Genre:  Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Space Rock

Original line-up:

Syd Barrett:  Lead Vocals, Lead Vocals
Roger Waters:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Programming
Richard Wright:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron, Trombone
Nick Mason:  Drums, Percussion, Tape Effects, Programming

Classic line-up:


Roger Waters:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Synthesizers, Programming
David Gilmour:  Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums harmonica Special Effects
Richard Wright:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron, Trombone

Nick Mason:  Drums, Percussion, Tape Effects, Programming

Pink Floyd were an English Progressive Rock Band, formed by university students Roger Waters (Bass), Syd Barrett (Vocals and Guitar), Richard Wright (Keyboards) and Nick Mason (Drums) in 1965.  Pink Floyd is one of the most commercially successful and influential Rock Groups in the history of Popular Music, they have sold over 250 million records worldwide and they were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, and The UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

Title:  8-Tracks (2026)

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, Space Rock

Label:  Sony Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  One Of These Days (5:38)

 2.  Wot's...Uh The Deal? (4:55)

 3.  Money ( 6:34)

 4.  Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2 (3:54)

 5.  Wish You Were Here (5:22)

 6.  Time (7:02)

 7.  Comfortably Numb (6:17)

 8.  Pigs On The Wing (3:34)

Personnel:

Roger Waters:  Bass, Lead & Harmony Vocals, Acoustic & Rhythm Guitars, Percussion, Tapes Effects, Vocoder
David Gilmour:  Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Talkbox
Richard Wright:  Hammond Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Electric Piano, Clavinet, Harmony Vocals

Nick Mason:  Drums, Percussion, Tape Effects

8-Tracks is the eight essential classics selected from the Pink Floyd 1971-1979 era, as well as exclusive full version of "Pigs On The Wing", released on June 5, 2026 by Sony Music.  For Fans of Pink Floyd.

Yes

 

Artist:  Yes
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock, Art Rock

Original line-up:

Jon Anderson:  Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Harp
Tony Kaye:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Peter Banks:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Squire:  Bass, Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Piano, Percussion
Bill Bruford:  Drums, Percussion

Classic line-up:

Jon Anderson:  Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Harp
Chris Squire:  Bass, Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Piano, Percussion
Steve Howe:  Guitar, Lap Steel & Pedal Steel Guitars, Laud, Mandolin, Backing Vocals
Rick Wakeman:  Keyboards
Alan White;  Drums, Percussion, Piano, Backing Vocals

Yes are an English Progressive Rock Band from London, formed in 1968.  Yes achieved success with their Progressive Rock, Art Rock and Symphonic Rock.  Yes are one of the most popular and most influential in the history of the Progressive Rock Genre, and have influenced bands such as Dream Theater and Rush.  They have sold 13.5 million certified units in the U.S.

Title:  Aurora (2026) 

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock, Art Rock

Label:  InsideOut Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Aurora (7:25)

 2.  Turnaround Situation (5:48)

 3.  Love Lies Dreaming (6:26)

Side B:

 1.  Countermovement (13:47)

      I.  Taro 

      II.  AnyTime Soon 

      III.  Blink Of An Eye 

      IV.  Freedom's Edge

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Ariadrie. (6:14)

 2.  All Hands On Deck (3:03)

 3.  Outside The Box (4:20)

      I.  Light

      II.  Outbox

Side D:

 1.  Emotional Intelligence (3:30)

Bonus Tracks:

 2.  Jambustin (4:23)

 3.  Watching The River Roll (4:40)

Personnel:

Jon Davison:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion

Steve Howe:  Guitars, Vocals

Geoff Downes:  Keyboards, Vocals

Billy Sherwood:  Bass,Vocals

Jay Schellen;  Drums

Czech National Symphon Orchestra

Aurora is the twenty-fourth studio album by Yes, released on June 12, 2026 by InsideOut Music.  Gatefold 180 Gram Vinyl, 2 LP and Booklet.

The Who

 

Artist:   The Who  
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Power Pop, Psychedelic Rock, British Invasion

Original line-up: 

Roger Daltrey:  Vocals
Pete Townshend:  Guitar
John Entwistle:  Bass
Keith Moon:  Drums

The Who are an English Rock Band formed in 1964, consisted of Roger Daltrey (Vocals), Pete Townshend (Guitar), John Entwistle (Bass) and Keith Moon (Drums).  The Who is one of the three most important British Rock Band along with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and one of The World's Best Selling Bands of All Time, having sold more than 100 million records.  The band has many single hits such as "I Can't Explain", "My Generation", "Substitute", "Happy Jack" and many more! and have many Masterpieces albums:  My Generation, Tommy, Who's Next, The Who By Numbers, The Who Live At Leeds and many more!.

Title:  Live At Eden Project (Deluxe Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Power Pop, Psychedelic Rock, British Invasion

Label:  earMusic

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Overture (6:09)

 2.  1921 (3:03)

 3.  Amazing Journey (5:18)

 4.  Sparks (2:33)

 5.  The Acid Queen (3:51)

 6.  Pinball Wizard (3:25)

 7.  We're Not Gonna Take It (8:40)

 8.  Who Are You (8:12)

 9.  Eminene Front (6:39)

10. The ids Are Alright (2:25)

11. You Better You Bet (6:24)

12. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (2:28)

Disc Two:

 1.  Substitute (3:54)

 2.  I Can't Explain (2:47)

 3.  My Generation (3:18)

 4.  Cry If You Want (3:17)

 5.  Won't Get Fooled Again (9:23)

 6.  Behind Blue Eyes (3:56)

 7.  The Real Me (4:01)

 8.  I'm One (3:07)

 9.  5:15 (6:43)

10. The Rock (6:49)

11. Love, Reign O'er Me (9:10)

12. Baba O'Riley (5:12)

Personnel:

Roger Daltrey:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica

Pete Townshend:  Guitars, Backing & Co-Lead Vocals

The Tour Band:

Zak Starkey:  Drums

Simon Townshend:  Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals

Jon Button:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Loren Gold:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Billy Jacoby:  Lead Violin

Orchestra:

The Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra

Live At Eden Project is a live album by The Who, released on May 29, 2026 by earMusic, recorded in July 2023.  Deluxe Edition 2 CD Digipak. 

Duane Betts

Artist:  Duane Betts

Born:  April 16, 1978.  Sarasota, Florida, USA

Genre:  Rock, Southern Rock, Blues Folk, Country, American Trad Rock, Hard Rock, Jam Bands, Roots Rock, Album Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar

Duane Betts is an American Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter.  He leads Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, and is a co-founding member of The Allman Betts Band.  He was also a Guitarist and Singer for Dickey Betts & Great Southern, led by his father Dickey Betts.  He was previously a membe of several other groups, including Backbone69, Whitestarr, Bretren of The Coast, Dawes, Jamtown, and Duane Betts & the Pistoleers.  He has also appeared as a session musician on many projects, including several Puddle Of Mudd Albums.

Title:  Isle Of Hope (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Southern Rock, Blues Folk, Country, American Trad Rock, Hard Rock, Jam Bands, Roots Rock, Album Rock

Label:  Sun Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Heartache (5:20)

 2.  Reckless (4:47)

 3.  Into The Void (3:41)

 4.  Pills & Liquor (1:46)

 5.  Silver Afternoon (2:38)

Side Two:

 1.  Down To Houston (2:37)

 2.  Best Wishes (3:18)

 3.  Manatee River (4:43)

 4.  Winners Of War (3:53)

 5.  Keep My Hands Clean (3:01)

Personnel:

Duane Betts:  Lead Vocals, Guitars

Dave Cobb:  Guitars

Johnny Stanchela:  Guitars

J.D. Simo:  Guitar, Coral Sitar

Philips Towns:  Hammond B3 Organ, Piano, Mellotron

Brian Allen:  Bass

Derrek Phillips:  Drums, Percussion

Bekka Bramlett:  Background Vocals

Isle Of Hope is the second solo album by Duane Betts, released on June 12, 2026 by Sun Records.  Great Album, Great Guitar, pressed on Yellow Vinyl.

 

Samantha Fish

 

Artist:  Samantha Fish
Origin:  USA
Genre:   Blues, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Contemporary Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Samantha Fish  is an American Blues Guitarist from Kansas City.  She played guitar on heavy Blues Style Music similar to ZZ Top and she should be considered the Best Female Blues Guitarist.

Title:  Paper Doll Live Tour Laminate (Amazon Exclusive Edition) (2026)

Genre:   Blues, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Contemporary Blues, Modern Electric Blues

Label:  Rounder Records

Rating:  ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Kick Out The Jams (2:46)

 2.  Paper Doll (4:16)

 3.  Can Ya Handle The Heat? (3:00)

 4.  I Put A Spell On You (7:09)

 5.  I'm Done Runnin' (3:33)

 6.  Lose You (3:43)

 7.  Sweet Southern Sounds (5:06)

 8.  Bulletproof (5:50)

 9.  Miles To Go (2:37)

10. Fortune Teller (5:58)

11. Better Be Lonely (3:47)

12. Dream Girl (7:22)

13. Don't Say It (7:23)

14. Poor Black Mattie (7:11)

15. Rusty Razor (3:09)

16. Black Wind Howln' (8:07)

Personnel:

Samantha Fish:  Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Ron Johnson:  Bass

Jamie Doulass:  Drums

Mickey Finn:  Keyboards

Special Guest Vocalists:

The McCrary Sisters: Backing Vocals

Paper Doll Live Tour Laminate is a live album by Samantha Fish, released on June 12, 2026 by Rounder Records, recorded live at theBijou Theatre In Knoxville, Tennessee.  Amazon Exclusive Edition with Bonus Track.