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Braxton Cook to Release 'My Everything' EP; Shares New Single 'Zodiac'  ​  ​  Photo Braxton Cook to Release 'My Everything' EP; Shares New Single 'Zodiac'  ​  ​ 
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024

Braxton Cook is set to release a new project titled My Everything on November 1st. Now, he has shared “Zodiac,” a stunning progressive jazz instrumental that takes inspiration from the prolific pianist Mary Lou Williams’ ‘Zodiac Suite.’ Listen to it now!...

Bokanté Release New Single 'Pa Domi' Ahead of Album Photo Bokanté Release New Single 'Pa Domi' Ahead of Album
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

Interweaving layers of percussion with all the nuanced skill expected of four percussion maestros: André Ferrari of Swedish folk renegades Väsen. Ex-Berklee music professor Jamey Haddad (Sting, Paul Simon). Nagasaki-raised, New York-based Keita Ogawa (Cecile McLorin Salvant)....

Bokanté Announces Newest Album 'History' Due Out in June Photo Bokanté Announces Newest Album 'History' Due Out in June
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023

Band members including Snarky Puppy guitarists Chris McQueen and Bob Lanzetti and South Florida raised-lap steel player Roosevelt Collier had previously recorded remotely, absorbing and embellishing the music sent to them in files by co-writers Tirolien and League, who was often elsewhere with other...

'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance Photo 'Stompin' Ground' Wins GRAMMY for Best American Roots Performance
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023

The recording is taken from the documentary film and soundtrack Take Me to the River: New Orleans, which celebrates the rich musical history, the heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana music through live sessions with local artists. “Stompin’ Ground” was produced by the film’s ...

Vocalist-Composer Sarah Elizabeth Charles' BLANK CANVAS Out Now Via Stretch Music/Rop Photo Vocalist-Composer Sarah Elizabeth Charles' BLANK CANVAS Out Now Via Stretch Music/Ropeadope Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2022

Vocalist-composer Sarah Elizabeth Charles looks toward new beginnings on blank canvas, the latest album from her acclaimed band scope, out today via stretch music/ropeadope records....

Moxxy Jones Collaborates with Isabelle on 'Another Yesterday' Photo Moxxy Jones Collaborates with Isabelle on 'Another Yesterday'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022

Long-time friends - Frank (keyboard) and Milan (guitar)- share a sound that’s full of dichotomy: unexpected yet familiar, energetic yet dark, sonically boundless with classical elements, and intentionally juxtaposed lyrics. Isabelle is known for her appearances on American Idol, Off-Broadway product...

Southern Retro-Soul Band Bonneville Release Single '66 Bonneville' Photo Southern Retro-Soul Band Bonneville Release Single '66 Bonneville'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022

The track is a beautifully imperfect sound that makes you want to go along for the ride. Atlanta based friends, co-songwriters lead vocalist Wes McGee and guitarist Jeff Hayashi contribute to Bonneville’s instantly recognizable style and sound - raw, deep, greasy, swampy, classic soul grooves with a...

R&B-Electro-Pop-Fusion Duo Moxxy Jones Release New Single 'Never' Photo R&B-Electro-Pop-Fusion Duo Moxxy Jones Release New Single 'Never'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022

After their well received first debut single ‘Leave the Room,’ their follow-up single ‘Never’ continues the release schedule featuring singer/songwriter Trent Park and bassist Uriah Duffy; providing a glimpse into the band’s broader palette range – industrial, R&B, electro-pop, funk, blues, rock – a...

Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS Photo Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell...

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...

Samora Pinderhughes Announces New Album 'Grief' Photo Samora Pinderhughes Announces New Album 'Grief'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2022

The album is an integral element of Pinderhughes’ years-long multimedia effort on loss, structural violence and possibilities for healing and liberation, The Healing Project, which consists of three parts: a physical exhibition, a digital archive and finally an album. Watch the new short film of 'Ma...

Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack Photo Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022

The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more. Listen to “Act Like You Know” ft. Dee...

Matthew Stevens Will Release 'Pittsburgh,' a Solo Acoustic Guitar Album Photo Matthew Stevens Will Release 'Pittsburgh,' a Solo Acoustic Guitar Album
by TV News Desk - June 28, 2021

By September 2020, Stevens was hunkering down in his wife’s family's hometown of Pittsburgh, still busy with adjunct teaching (virtually) at Baltimore’s Peabody Institute while navigating his way through the crisis....

Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas Announce Third Sound Prints LP 'Other Worlds' Photo Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas Announce Third Sound Prints LP 'Other Worlds'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 09, 2021

Saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas debuted their extraordinary Sound Prints quintet on Blue Note Records in 2013, the year of Wayne Shorter’s 80th birthday....

Big Black Delta To Release 'Lost in Time' On BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Film Soundtrac Photo Big Black Delta To Release 'Lost in Time' On BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Film Soundtrack
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2020

Big Black Delta has announced that he will be in the soundtrack for upcoming original motion picture, Bill & Ted Face The Music. His single, 'Lost in Time' will be the soundtrack's opener and will be released August 28th....

WATCH: New Music Video from Weezer for BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Photo WATCH: New Music Video from Weezer for BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC
by Kelle Long - August 14, 2020

Orion Pictures' BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC and Weezer have released a most excellent music video for Weezer's new original song, 'Beginning Of The End (Wyld Stallyns Edit)'....

Samora Pinderhughes Shares Powerful Salvador Dali-Inspired Video for Mental Health Aw Photo Samora Pinderhughes Shares Powerful Salvador Dali-Inspired Video for Mental Health Awareness Month
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020

Musician and activist Samora Pinderhughes was born a mixed-race kid in the Bay Area and created his very own unique style of music: a blend of jazz and hip hop that's a combination of striking intimacy and carefully crafted, radically honest lyrics with lush, immersive music, maximalist visual story...

José James Announces 'No Beginning No End 2' LP Photo José James Announces 'No Beginning No End 2' LP
by Abigail Charpentier - November 22, 2019

Back with his beguiling mix of jazz, R&B, pop and soul, singer-songwriter and producer José James today announces a brand new future soul album, No Beginning No End 2. Coming out March 6 on his own label Rainbow Blonde Records, he's just shared smooth first single “I Need Your Love,” featuring GRAMM...

Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List! Photo Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019

Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categor...

Taylor McFerrin's 'Love and Distance' Music Video Out Now Photo Taylor McFerrin's 'Love and Distance' Music Video Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - September 16, 2019

Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin released the video for his song “Love and Distance,” off of his new album Love's Last Chance. Billboard praised “Love and Distance,” saying it “meets at the intersection of R&B, progressive jazz, funk and electronic musi...

Taylor McFerrin Releases New Single LOVE AND DISTANCE From New Album Photo Taylor McFerrin Releases New Single LOVE AND DISTANCE From New Album
by Tori Hartshorn - August 08, 2019

Today, Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin released his new single “Love and Distance.” Okayplayer praised the track, calling it “tender and warbled... [falling] square between Kool & The Gang's astral-plaining 'Summer Madness' and the half-muted heartbrea...

 Taylor McFerrin Announces New Album 'Love's Last Chance' Photo Taylor McFerrin Announces New Album 'Love's Last Chance'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 11, 2019

Today, Los Angeles-based producer, composer, pianist, DJ, and vocalist Taylor McFerrin announced his new album Love's Last Chance (out August 16th via AWAL). The first single “Now That You Need Me” launched today....

Gloria Gaynor, Lee Ann Womack to Perform at City Winery Chicago Photo Gloria Gaynor, Lee Ann Womack to Perform at City Winery Chicago
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Grammy-winning country star Lee Ann Womack, legendary disco queen Gloria Gaynor, Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 28 at noon. All tickets will be a...

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Releases New Album 'Ancestral Recall' Photo Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Releases New Album 'Ancestral Recall'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 22, 2019

Today, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah released his new album Ancestral Recall via Ropeadope / Stretch Music. So far the album has also been praised by New York Times, Afropunk, Highsnobiety, Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, HipHopDX, Cool Hunting, Brooklyn Vegan, Exclaim!, Glide, Paste, and more. Col...

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Releases New Single FOREVERGIRL (ft. Chris Turner & Mik Photo Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Releases New Single FOREVERGIRL (ft. Chris Turner & Mike Larry Draw)
by Tori Hartshorn - March 07, 2019

Today, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah releases “Forevergirl,” the second single from his upcoming album Ancestral Recall (out March 22nd via the Ropeadope / Stretch Music labels). Featuring Chris Turner and Mike Larry Draw, the song was praised by The FADER who called it “a hypersyncopated but blissf...












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