musicMonday, July 6, 2026
A cross-generational collaboration between Journey and Toto families leads to a rerecorded 1986 deep cut. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old ambient techno mystery is solved, and Maxo Kream proves his lyrical precision again.
Two stories today involve musical families extending legacies in unexpected ways.
Steve Perry rerecorded Journey's 1986 deep cut 'It Could Have Been You' with Trev Lukather (Steve Lukather's son) and Nic Collins (Phil Collins' son). The project started when Trev and his wife Madison Cain-Lukather (Jonathan Cain's daughter) discovered the song on a road trip.
Wikipedia's Cole Porter entry is a thorough biography of the American composer and songwriter, covering his wealthy upbringing, defiance of family expectations, and eventual Broadway and Hollywood success from the 1920s onward.
Elsewhere, a long-running alias is unmasked and a Houston rapper sharpens his craft.
Pitchfork reveals that Topdown Dialectic, the mysterious ambient techno project that has baffled listeners for 15 years, is actually the work of a single artist, Izaak Schlossman, who also fronts the synth-pop band Loveshadow.
Maxo Kream's new album 'O.Y.N' showcases his drumline-precise cadence and staccato delivery, with the review emphasizing his technical skill as a lyricist and storyteller, comparing it favorably to his earlier work.
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