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STEFA* Taps Members of Combo Chimbita for New Single 'Sonambula'
by Josh Sharpe - June 12, 2024 STEFA*—the project of Queens-raised Colombian-American artist stefa marin alarcón (they/them)—is sharing 'Sonambula,' the lead track off their debut album Born With An Extra Rib, arriving June 28. Listen to the new track! ...
VIDEO: ZG Smith Releases Official Video for Title Track To Debut EP 'Nighttime Animal'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 The Nashville-based artist ZG Smith premiered the official video for the title track to his debut EP Nighttime Animal. The EP was co-produced by Smith and Jonathan Smalt, producer and drummer for Devon Gilfillian, and also features Gilfilian himself (“Hooks”), Taylor Thompson (Bass), Blake Reams (pe...
ZG Smith Releases New Single 'Sure Thing' from Debut EP 'Nighttime Animal'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 After fronting the roots-music duo Smooth Hound Smith and exploring his own unique blend of spaced-out psychedelic folk music, the EP was co-produced by Smith and Jonathan Smalt, producer and drummer for Devon Gilfillian, and also features Gilfilian himself (“Hooks”), Taylor Thompson (Bass), Blake R...
ZG Smith Announces Debut EP 'Nighttime Animal' with Title Track Co-Written with Kyshona
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 Smith released the EP’s title track “Nighttime Animal” that was co-written with Kyshona. The six-song EP finds the singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist stepping out on his own following 10+ years fronting the acclaimed roots-music duo Smooth Hound Smith and exploring his own unique blend of sp...
ZG Smith Releases Debut Single 'Let Me Back In'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022 Following more than a decade as the frontman and principal songwriter of the accomplished Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith, ZG Smith steps out on his own with the release of his debut single “Let Me Back In.' The song was co-produced by Smith alongside Jonathan Smalt (Devon Gilfillian) and features ...
Ghost Funk Orchestra Releases New Single 'Why?'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 The spare, cascading vocals accentuate the lush instrumental orchestrations composed, performed, arranged and produced by multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum, whose latest brainchild was conceived and conceptualized during The Great Pause of 2020, a time of tension, bewilderment and isolation....
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces 'Out Of The Park' Lineup
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announces “Out Of The Park” lineup of nighttime, post festival shows. Partnering with local venues, HSB announces shows with Marcus Mumford, Bonny Light Horseman, Antibalas, Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Moonalice, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Waco Brothers & Bo...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Second Round of Artists Slated to Perform
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 The three-day, multi-stage free music festival who last month announced an initial list of participants has now added Emmylou Harris, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew – Remain In Light, Tré Burt, Mekit, Jake Blount, The Brothers Comatose, Seratones, The Tallest Man On Earth, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers...
Sam Sklover & Friends & Family & More Release Debut Album 'It's Just Business Babe, Part 1'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Co-produced by Joe Crispiano (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings) and Quinn McCarthy (Solange, Esperanza Spalding, Antibalas), the album is an ode to the golden age of everything from hip-hop to the Grateful Dead and aims to prove one thing - things only get better with age....
VIDEO: Say She She Release 'Blow My Mind' Video
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Produced by Eraserhood Sound, the song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” (produced by Sergio Rios) – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. The band will release their debut 45 Forget Me Not b/w Blow My Mind. Watch the new mus...
Say She She Release New Single 'Blow My Mind'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022 Say She She have released their fiery and seductive sophomore single “Blow My Mind.” The song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch the new music video now!...
Pimps Of Joytime Release Title Track 'Reachin' Up' Featuring Marcus Farrar Of Antibalas & Carol C (Si*Sé)!
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2022 Riding high from the release of their latest singles 'Lesson' and 'Are You Gonna?,' Pimps of Joytime release the third single and title track 'Reachin' Up' featured on their much-anticipated new studio album, Reachin' Up, on Friday, March 4, 2022 on Regime Music Group. An intersection of Brooklyn's ...
Daptone Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Massive Live Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 07, 2021 The live album arrives this fall on October 1st and features performances by Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Naomi Shelton, Antibalas, The Budos Band, Menahan Street Band, Sugarman 3, Saun & Starr, and the Como Mamas. ...
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2021 Season Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021 The New York-based orchestra is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today. Free tickets are required for entry; ticket reservations will be open for request on Monday, June 7 at 12:00PM ET....
Chase Frank Announces New Double Single 'The Big Blue' & 'The Only You'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 20, 2021 “This Big Blue” is both a call-out song and an R&B ballad for the disenfranchised. Frank’s nervy melody and moving lyrics convey the gravity of her message. It evokes retro, yet, timeless feels....
Chase Frank Announces New Double Single Out April 20
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 02, 2021 Chase Frank, originally from Long Beach, CA, but who currently resides in Austin, TX, has released five solo albums, and four with her band The Harms - a surfy, garage band founded at the prompting of long-time friend and Producer, Ikey Owens (RIP)....
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Releases Daily Schedule
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 07, 2021 Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST, a collaboration between long-running New York music festival globalFEST and NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concerts, set for January 11 – 14, 2021, has announced its full schedule of performances: ...
globalFEST Announces 2021 Edition in Collaboration with NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 19, 2020 Long-running and widely influential New York music festival, globalFEST, has announced dates for its 17th edition set for January 11 – 14, 2021. ...
Justice Comes Alive Raises $55,000 for the Plus1 For Black Lives Fund with Virtual Music Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020 The live music community came together to raise funds and awareness for racial equality with the new one-day, donation-based virtual event, Justice Comes Alive....
Legendary Belly Up Tavern Announces 'SharkBelly' Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020 The red-eyed, twenty-foot paper mache shark that lives above the bar at Solana Beach's famous Belly Up nightclub has been witness to countless jaw-dropping live shows in this intimate, 600 capacity live music venue—and the shark misses concerts just as much as the rest of us who are now sheltering-i...
Antibalas Releases Single 'Amenawon' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 13, 2020 With a globetrotting 20-year career renowned for being a voice for the people across four decades of political and societal upheaval from the late '90s to today, Antibalas celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a stark return to their Williamsburg roots on its latest Daptone Records studio album, Fu C...
Dawn Drake & ZapOte Will Play Shrine World Music Venue NYC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 23, 2019 Bassist, percussionist, songwriter, and Brooklynite Dawn Drake, the eclectic frontwoman of Dawn Drake &am p; ZapOte, speaks a dozen musical languages, from the deep rhythmic traditions she studied in Ghana to the percussive vernaculars of Brazil and the myriad of musical patois perfected by Caribbea...
Antibalas to Release New Album FU CHRONICLES
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019 With a globetrotting 20-year career renowned for being a voice for the people across four decades of political and societal upheaval from the late '90s to today, Antibalas celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a stark return to their Williamsburg roots on its latest Daptone Records studio album, Fu C...
Hear Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Lee Fields & More on Daptone's 100th 45 A-Side
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2019 Today, Daptone Records has shared 'Hey Brother (Do Unto Others),' the A-side to their recently announced 100th 45. Available June 28, the 45 is an unprecedented collaboration of talent from their legendary roster of artists. 'Hey Brother (Do Unto Others)' features the late great monarchs of the Dapt...
Daptone Records Announces 100th 45
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019 Daptone Records has just announced the release of its 100th 45--an unprecedented collaboration of talent from its legendary roster of artists--available June 28. The A side, 'Hey Brother,' is a song written by The Frightnrs and originally performed on their acclaimed LP, Nothing More to Say. In the ... |