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Mike Shanley

Mike Shanley is a music scribe who has lived in Pittsburgh all his life. His writing appears in JazzTimes, The New York City Jazz Record, Pittsburgh City Paper and his blog, ShanleyOnMusic. He also plays bass and sings in the Harry Von Zells who released Play It Backwards on Igor Records, a record label that he operates.

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Fly Ashtray - Four Decades of Warped Pop... and still going. Part 1

10 June 2025

This New York band has been making twisted DIY pop music for over 40 years with no signs of slowing down. But outside of an album on Shimmy-Disc, they’ve flown way under the radar. It’s time for greater recognition. Part 1 of 2.

Salem 66 by Kathy Chapman

Salem 66 - A Return to the Primrose Path

4 June 2025

For the first time since Salem 66’s breakup over 30 years ago, their music is now available in a new compilation. It’s time to reexamine this unique Boston band.