In his book “Bust a Move,” (Kensington Books, 2026) music journalist Peter Relic chronicles the meteoric rise of Delicious Vinyl—the independent LA label behind massive late-’80s hits like “Wild Thing” and “Bust a Move”—while unraveling the mystery behind its co-founder, Matt Dike, who abruptly vanished at the height of his fame.

“Let the people know I’m still here.” Soul survivor Herman Hitson opens up about his journey from country-soaked Georgia to the Atlanta R&B scene, sharing the wild stories behind his rarest 45s, high-stakes tours, and decades on the road.

From his humble gospel beginnings in Tennessee to becoming one of Los Angeles’s most requested studio guitarists, Arthur Adams built an extraordinary six-decade career collaborating with icons like Sam Cooke, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Smith, The Crusaders, Nina Simone, and B.B. King.

Average White Band co-founder Hamish Stuart breaks down five decades of groove, reflecting on the band’s tight ensemble chemistry, the art of percussive rhythm guitar, and what it was like collaborating with icons like Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan.

Alan Shacklock details his journey from classically trained guitarist to founding member of Babe Ruth, highlighting how his 1972 composition “The Mexican” unexpectedly became a cornerstone anthem for early hip-hop, breakdancing, and modern sampling culture.

“Liner Notes” is a Sounds Visual Media spinoff series where musicians, composers, DJs, beatmakers, and collectors dig into their crates to share favorite records. In this installment, saxophonist Johannes Enders talks about his new album, Phantom Happiness, where he leads an international quartet through a versatile program of evocative originals.

In this exclusive interview, legendary Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Mayuto Correa kicks back and shares his wild ride from a child prodigy in Rio to ruling the LA session scene on hundreds of iconic jazz and pop records.

In this reflective conversation, James Gadson takes us through his storied career by revisiting his iconic drum contributions, offering personal anecdotes and technical insights.

From a withdrawn, injury-marked childhood to becoming one of soul and blues’ most influential bassists, Jerry Jemmott turned instinct, feel, and Buddhist-rooted discipline into a career built on service.

Prolific Motown-era guitarist, writer, and producer Billy Nichols discusses how he shaped early R&B, disco, and hip-hop history.