If you like hard rock and heavy metal, you love Bullet. The band's newest album, Kickstarter is available January 9th, wherever you get your records. For more information, check out the band's website.

Pearl Jam has built a reputation as a world-class live act and, a new book by Selena Fragassi explores the band's life on the road. 

Pearl Jam Live! is available right now from Epic Ink.

Brian Wilson was a musical genius. And a new re-issue highlights his brilliance in live performance. And if there's anyone who can talk about Wilson's work it's David Leaf. He's literally written the book (well, 2, actually) as well as made the movie about Brian. Brian Wilson- Live at The Roxy Theater is available right now wherever you get your music.

Plus, we discuss a few other books that came out this year that are worth your time and attention.

You only need to hear the music of Leanne Binder to fall in love with her voice. With her new EP, Leanne is making a splash. I Got Something to Say is available right now wherever you get your music.

For more information, you can check out her website, or you can follow her on Facebook.

Guitar legend Steve Cropper passed away yesterday at age 84. In tribute, we listen back to our 2021 interview with him, promoting his most recent solo album.

Ben Arnold's new record, XI came about by the best of situations... it just happened. What started as a plan to record a few songs turned into a full album. XI is available right now wherever you get records. For more information, check out Ben's website and you can follow him on Facebook.

Gregory McLoughlin has made a career of sharing his music. Whether it's on his regular Monday night YouTube show, or a clubs and venues around New Jersey and New York, Gregory is always sharing. And now his self-titled full length album is coming out December 12th to share with the rest of the world.

For more information, check out his website.

Seth Neblett's book Mothership Connected is a fascinating, first-hand look inside the mothership that was Parliament Funkadelic. (As well as the side projects The Parlets, The Brides of Funkenstein and many more.) Seth tells the stories of the women who were part of this one-of-a-kind group and allows them to explain their role. It's a fascinating read and easily one of the best music books of the year.

Mothership Connected is available right now from University of Texas press.

1990's rock was an exciting time. Nevermind (no pun intended) Nirvana, what about Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, The Meat Puppets, Primus and Smashing Pumpkins?

In his new book, Greg Prato gets the full story of the era from the folks who lived it. Alternative for the Masses by Greg Prato is available right now wherever you get your books.

Nikita Lev is a singer/songrwriter who has a unique voice and style that's developing with each song and EP. Her newest EP, Suspend is available now. For more information, check out her website.