Fine Tuning preview: 5/30/21

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll spotlight "Scatterbrain," the new album by the esteemed New Zealand indie-rock band the Chills. Led as always by vocalist and songwriter Martin Phillips, the Chills continue to make thoughtful, beautiful music on their third post-reformation release. Also in the mix will be songs from Lord Huron's new album "Long Lost," and I'll have birthday tributes to Richard Butler of the Psychedelic Furs, Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople, and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones (Charlie turns 80 on June 2!). Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 5/23/21

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll have an 80th birthday tribute to Bob Dylan, and in the album spotlight will be "Fat Pop Volume 1," the latest studio recording by ex-Jam leader Paul Weller. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 pm on ann arbors's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 5/16/21

Lots to get to this Sunday on Fine Tuning! In honor of its 50th anniversary, I'll start the show by playing Marvin Gaye's essential 1971 masterpiece "What's Going On" in its entirety. This magnificent, spiritual album sounds more relevant and profound than ever in 2021. I'll also do a 75th birthday tribute to guitar legend Robert Fripp, plus I'll play brand new music by the Black Keys, St. Vincent, the Stranglers, Paul Weller, Los Lobos and the Chills. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.

Fine Tuning preview: 5/9/21

This Sunday on Fine Tuning I'll feature "Surrounded By Time," the sensational new album by the legendary Welsh vocalist Tom Jones. Recently debuting at #1 on the British album charts, "Surrounded By Time" includes Tom's take on songs written by Bob Dylan, Terry Callier, Cat Stevens and Michael Kiwanuka. Also in the mix on the show will be birthday tributes to Brian Eno, Donovan and Eric Burdon. Fine Tuning: Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. on ann arbor's 107one.