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Zeb Samuels & His Team Of Multi-Talented Jazz Musicians Share 'Astral Commence' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 16, 2020 London-born and based musician and multi-instrumentalist Zeb Samuels has released the single, 'Astral Commence' on the 16th of October via Deep Heads. ...
Gerry Read Releases 'Shit Can't Make Anything'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 11, 2020 Suffolk-born, London-based DJ and producer Gerry Read is proud to release his first slice of heartwarming house on Ministry of Sound....
Brixton's Cross the Tracks Festival Cancelled
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020 Due to the current public health crisis, Brixton's Cross The Tracks festival has confirmed that the 2020 event will not go ahead. Having been set to host the likes of Khruangbin, The Cinematic Orchestra, Sister Sledge, Norman Jay, Madlib, Gilles Peterson and more in June, the team have released the ...
Gorilla Unveils Spring Series of Events with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terje & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2020 This April, Gorilla Manchester comes under new ownership, makes some big improvements to light and sound, and unveils special parties with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terje, Joey Negro and Cristoph....
Somerset's Farmfest Launches for 2020 with First Acts
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2020 Following last year's jubilant return from a one-year hiatus, Farmfest is back once again to challenge the festival heavyweights with a breath-taking mix of acts included in its first line-up announcement. As well as a genre-defying musical menu, the original pocket-size festival remains fiercely co...
Dizraeli Announces 'The Unmaster' UK Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 25, 2020 Bristol-born and London-based multi-instrumentalist rapper, activist, producer and spoken word artist DIZRAELI, will be touring his new studio album, the poignant and autobiographical 'The Unmaster' this Spring. [Full dates below]...
Isaac Aesili Releases 'Rain Gods' and 'Player' Singles
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020 Double A side single from notorious New Zealand producer, DJ and trumpet player and brand new Bastard Jazz signing Isaac Aesili. Isaac's music is woven through electronic soul, with threads of jazz, funk, R&B and house music in a vibe that is uniquely his own....
London's Cross The Tracks Festival Adds Madlib, London African Gospel Choir, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2020 Cross The Tracks Festival continues to build excitement for the mouthwatering 2020 edition as new names such as the iconic Madlib, Sudan Archives, Greentea Peng, Sadar Bahar, London African Gospel Choir, Coops, Laura Misch, Neue Grafik Ensemble, SEED Ensemble, Charlie Bones, Dreamcast and many more ...
Sister Sledge, Norman Jay MBE Join Lineup for Cross The Tracks 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2019 After a much talked about debut in 2019, London's tasteful Cross The Tracks Festival is back and better than ever in 2020 with an all encompassing day of the finest jazz, funk and soul as well as delicious street food, carefully brewed craft beer, thought provoking talks, immersive workshops and ple...
Omar Souleyman Releases New Album 'Shlon'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 22, 2019 Syrian wedding singer turned global dance icon Omar Souleyman today releases his 4th studio album Shlon via Mad Decent / Because Music....
Sefi Zisling Releases 'Expanse' LP via Tru Thoughts
by Abigail Charpentier - November 22, 2019 Tel Aviv trumpeter Sefi Zisling releases his sophomore album, Expanse today via Tru Thoughts. Building on his debut LP Beyond The Things I Know, released on Raw Tapes – Tel Aviv's leading collective, and championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson (BBC 6Music), Stamp The Wax, Toshio Matsuura (Worldwi...
'Flip Mode' from Sefi Zisling's Upcoming Album Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - October 30, 2019 “Flip Mode” is the second-single from Sefi Zisling's sophomore album Expanse – out Nov 22 via Tru Thoughts. Inspired by Sun Ra's use of abstract melodies on the jazz-fusion classic Lanquidity – “Flip Mode” embraces the free-funk, creating a distinctive groove that allows the track to stand out from ...
Soundcrash Announces First Names For Funk & Soul Weekender 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2019 The Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender will now be heading to one of the most exciting seaside towns in the country - enjoy an incredible line-up of world-class musicians at the world famous Dreamland in Margate with its free vintage rides, street food, art, our disco-yoga sessions (get in fast it's b...
Bryony Jarmin-Pinto Releases SUN KISSED on Tru Thoughts
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019 Out today, “Sun Kissed” is the latest single from London-based vocalist and songwriter, Bryony Jarman-Pinto. Taken from her forthcoming debut album Cage and Aviary (out August 16 on Tru Thoughts), this follows lead tracks “As I've Heard” and “Saffron Yellow”, which received upfront support from the ...
Dimensions Festival Announces Stage Splits For Final Year At Fort Punta Christo
by Julie Musbach - June 05, 2019 Today, Dimensions Festival reveals the day-by-day stage breakdowns for their final edition at Fort Punta Christo, their unique home on the edge of the Adriatic for the last eight years. Inviting ravers to party within the walls of this abandoned 19th Century structure, Dimensions have announced that...
Dimensions Festival Announce Stage Splits for 2019 Edition
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 30, 2019 Today, Dimensions Festival reveal the day-by-day stage breakdowns for their final edition at Fort Punta Christo, their unique home on the edge of the Adriatic for the last eight years. Inviting ravers to party within the walls of this abandoned 19th Century structure, Dimensions have announced that ...
MOGA Festival Announces Phase One Lineup Featuring Bradley Zero, Praslea, DJ W!ld, Behrouz
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 30, 2019 The third edition of MOGA Festival, a tasteful mix of electronic music and local culture, returns to Essaouira on October 11th, 12th and 13th 2019. Once again investing in the picturesque and richly cultural city of Essaouira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Game of Thrones filming location, festiv...
Life And Death Unveils Full Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 25, 2019 Life and Death returns to Barcelona's stunning Vila Habana on Friday 14th & Saturday 15th June 2019 in partnership with Proyectual....
Parklife Festival Reveals Brand New House Party Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019 Ahead of Parklife's huge tenth anniversary edition on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, the Manchester festival has now revealed plans for a brand new house party tour which will takeover 10 cities in 10 weeks, with 10 special guests from the 2019 billing set to perform....
Anchorsong Releases 'Foreign Rivers/Ancestors (Souleance Remix)'
by Tori Hartshorn - March 06, 2019 “Foreign River / Ancestors (Souleance Remix)” is the latest single from Cohesion, the third album from Tokyo-born, London-based electronic producer Anchorsong (aka Masaaki Yoshida). ...
Harvey Sutherland Shares New Single Featuring Jace XL
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019 'Something In The Water', a new single from producer, DJ and funk synthesist Harvey Sutherland, is out today on his label Clarity Recordings. Featuring vocals from Melbourne soul singer Jace XL, the track draws from a need to find hope and life among dire environmental warning signs....
Parklife Adds Mabel and Todd Terje to 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 15, 2019 Following their huge line-up reveal earlier this month, Parklife have announced the latest line-up additions for the 2019 festival, in the shape of Norwegian DJ and producer Todd Terje, and BRIT Award'Breakthrough Act' nominee, Mabel. With this year's bill serving up a discerning selection of acts a...
Maribou State Release New Video For KINGDOM, US Tour Starts Next Month
by Tori Hartshorn - January 31, 2019 Directed by David Horsburgh at Agile Films, the video brings to life Maribou State's “Kingdom (feat. North Downs)”. Drawing on the themes of their recent album Kingdoms In Colour, the visuals build a 'universe of picture postcards in bloom'....
Dimensions Festival Announces Lineup for Final Year at Fort Punta Christo
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 Croatian essential mainstay Dimensions announces another forward thinking line up - pulling together all the fringes of the electronic music sphere for one last party at Fort Punta Christo from Wednesday 28th August - Sunday 1st September....
Cardi B, George Ezra, MIGOS Among Performers for 2019 Parklife Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019 Cardi B, Christine & The Queens, Migos, Solange and Khalid are among the huge list of names confirmed for the tenth edition of Manchester's Parklife including the first festival performance from The Streets in over 8 years. Returning to Heaton Park on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, Parklife is th... |