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Jeff Parker Releases New ETA IVtet Album 'The Way Out of Easy' Photo Jeff Parker Releases New ETA IVtet Album 'The Way Out of Easy'
by Josh Sharpe - December 12, 2024

Guitarist Jeff Parker has released The Way Out of Easy, the new album with his long-running ETA IVtet featuring saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Jay Bellerose. Listen to it now....

SML Release Debut Album 'Small Medium Large' Photo SML Release Debut Album 'Small Medium Large'
by Josh Sharpe - July 09, 2024

International Anthem has released Small Medium Large — the debut album from SML — on all streaming platforms, following its June 28 initial physical release which put the album at #15 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. Listen to the album now! ...

Meshell Ndgeocello Releases New Single 'Love' From 'No More Water: The Gospel of Jame Photo Meshell Ndgeocello Releases New Single 'Love' From 'No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin'
by Josh Sharpe - June 13, 2024

Meshell Ndegeocello has released the inspiriting new single “Love,” the second song to be revealed from her forthcoming Blue Note album No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin, a striking homage to the eminent writer and activist James Baldwin to be released Aug. 2 on his Centennial. Listen to th...

Video: SML Drops Animated Video For 'Three Over Steel' Photo Video: SML Drops Animated Video For 'Three Over Steel'
by Josh Sharpe - June 06, 2024

International Anthem has shared the animated video for new single 'Three Over Steel,' the latest preview of Small Medium Large, the debut album out June 28 from SML, a new quintet composed of luminaries from Los Angeles’s thriving jazz, improvised, and indie music scenes. Watch the video now!...

Moonchild Reimagine Their Previous Hits In New Project 'Reflections' Photo Moonchild Reimagine Their Previous Hits In New Project 'Reflections'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023

‘Reflections' is the new EP from GRAMMY-nominated LA-trio Moonchild (aka Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, & Max Bryk). Inspired by the band's iconic Tiny Desk performance (now on 4.9 million views), the ‘Reflections' project sees the band reimagine and revisit old songs, including some of the trio's bi...

Moonchild Hypnotise With A Piano Rendition of 'Cure' Photo Moonchild Hypnotise With A Piano Rendition of 'Cure'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023

Moonchild Hypnotise with a Piano Rendition of “Cure”. Grammy-nominated LA-trio Moonchild releases an acoustic version of their song 'Cure' from the upcoming EP 'Reflections.' The piano rendition offers a serene take on the original track....

Meshell Ndegeocello Releases New Single 'Vuma' Featuring Thandiswa & Joel Ross Photo Meshell Ndegeocello Releases New Single 'Vuma' Featuring Thandiswa & Joel Ross
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023

The Omnichord Real Book was produced by Josh Johnson and features a wide range of guest artists including Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger, Julius Rodriguez, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Joan As Police Woman, and others. The album was introduced last month with the expansi...

Meshell Ndgeocello Announces New Album & Releases First Track 'Virgo' Photo Meshell Ndgeocello Announces New Album & Releases First Track 'Virgo'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023

Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with a new album. The Omnichord Real Book was produced by Josh Johnson and features a wide range of guest artists including Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Ross, Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger, Julius Rodriguez, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Joa...

Nate Mercereau Shares New Track 'Flying Together' Photo Nate Mercereau Shares New Track 'Flying Together'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

Nate Mercereau announces the release of SUNDAYS EXPANSION, which is essentially a companion piece to / expanded edition of his sophomore studio album, SUNDAYS, first released on his own How So Records in 2021. He's also sharing a new track from SUNDAYS EXPANSION, 'Flying Together.'...

Josh Johnson Announces 'The Josh Johnson Show' Podcast Album Photo Josh Johnson Announces 'The Josh Johnson Show' Podcast Album
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022

Whether it’s stories about watching someone pitching a pyramid scheme at a funeral or a little lunch thief that evaded an entire school, the album promises laughs and plenty of shock. Shock at how a sweet little grandma can quickly turn into a full weed fiend and shock at how Josh managed to navigat...

VIDEO: Rip Room Debut New Video 'Worth Repeating' Off Upcoming Album 'Alight and Reso Photo VIDEO: Rip Room Debut New Video 'Worth Repeating' Off Upcoming Album 'Alight and Resound'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022

After successfully self-releasing and touring on two EPs, the three-piece returned to Louder Studios in Grass Valley, CA to reunite with storied engineer Tim Green (Nation of Ulysses, Melvins, Bikini Kill, Sebadoh). The result is the charismatic and alluringly unpredictable debut full-length record,...

Moonchild Unveil New Single 'Love I Need' Feat. Rapsody Photo Moonchild Unveil New Single 'Love I Need' Feat. Rapsody
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022

LA-based trio Moonchild (Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk) release their new single “Love I Need” [feat. Rapsody]. It paves the way for the arrival of the group’s highly anticipated new album, Starfruit. Listen to the new album and pre-save 'Starfruit' now! Plus, check out the group's upco...

Moonchild Releases 'Tell Him' Collaboration With Lalah Hathaway Photo Moonchild Releases 'Tell Him' Collaboration With Lalah Hathaway
by Michael Major - January 06, 2022

Moonchild (Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk) has released 'Tell Him' feat. Lalah Hathaway. The fifth album from the LA-based trio features singles “Too Good” and “You Got One feat. Alex Isley” alongside forthcoming collaborations with Rapsody, Tank and The Bangas, Ill Camille, Mumu Fresh, ...

Moonchild Release New Single 'You Got One' Featuring Alex Isley Photo Moonchild Release New Single 'You Got One' Featuring Alex Isley
by Michael Major - December 01, 2021

After 10 years together, their new album 'Starfruit' showcases the respect, musical understanding, and love the trio have, both for each other and for the incredible list of collaborators featured on the album which, alongside Alex Isley, include Lalah Hathaway, Tank and The Bangas, Rapsody, Ill Cam...

VIDEO: Mammothor Release New Music Video 'Take the World' Photo VIDEO: Mammothor Release New Music Video 'Take the World'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2021

The track is fresh off their latest full-length album, 'The Silence of Ecstasy... The Agony of Dreams', available now in CD format through retailer Bull Moose and later, on all major streaming platforms....

Josh Johnson Shares Final Tracks From 'ELUSIVE' Mixtape Photo Josh Johnson Shares Final Tracks From 'ELUSIVE' Mixtape
by TV News Desk - June 09, 2021

Next week, Johnson’s debut one-hour stand-up special, Trevor Noah Presents Josh Johnson: # (Hashtag) will premiere Friday, June 18th at 11:00 PM ET/PT on Comedy Central....

Josh Johnson Releases New Music & Comedy Tracks from 'ELUSIVE' Mixtape Photo Josh Johnson Releases New Music & Comedy Tracks from 'ELUSIVE' Mixtape
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021

Written by Chicago musician Groovebox and Josh Johnson, this track is a heartbreak in progress laced with sweet nothings and a full account of why this person is still worth loving even if all that devotion meets a dead end. ...

Josh Johnson Announces Release of 'ELUSIVE' Photo Josh Johnson Announces Release of 'ELUSIVE'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 13, 2021

Johnson recorded the stand-up tracks on Elusive live in the fall of 2020 with executive producer and manager Samantha Murphy....

Jeff Parker Announces New LP SUITE FOR MAX BROWN Photo Jeff Parker Announces New LP SUITE FOR MAX BROWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 06, 2020

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Parker's Suite for Max Brown will be released on January 24, 2020 via a newly formed partnership between International Anthem and Nonesuch Records. The album, named for and dedicated to Parker's mother, features nine original songs as well as “Gnarciss,” an in...

Steven John Simon Releases 'Eyes Closed' Photo Steven John Simon Releases 'Eyes Closed'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

The second single, “Eyes Closed,” by veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon was announced exclusively on The Country Note on Friday March 15. The evocative single is available on all digital music platforms here....

Steven John Simon Announces Pre-Order for Second Single 'Eyes Closed' Photo Steven John Simon Announces Pre-Order for Second Single 'Eyes Closed'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2019

Veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon (pronounced' SEE MAAH,) has announced a pre-order for his second single “Eyes Closed” written by Casey Carpenter, (Kane Brown), Bryce Mauldin and Josh Johnson (Kane Brown). Pre-order the single here....

Red Bull Music Festival Chicago Kicks Off Saturday with Nas, Pusha T, and More Photo Red Bull Music Festival Chicago Kicks Off Saturday with Nas, Pusha T, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2018

Red Bull Music will launch the latest installment of their critically acclaimed international music series Red Bull Music Festival this Saturday, November 3rd in Chicago with Opening Night at Wintrust Arena. Chicago is the home to some of hip hop's most cutting edge artists and the event series will...

RBMF Chicago Announces Line-Up Photo RBMF Chicago Announces Line-Up
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018

Red Bull Music will launch the latest installment of their critically acclaimed international music series in Chicago this November, bringing with it a month-long slate of expertly curated original programming spanning the city's diverse music genres. Red Bull Music Festival Chicago will explore and...

Randy Jackson & Partners Unveil Full Service Production Studio with Live Performances Photo Randy Jackson & Partners Unveil Full Service Production Studio with Live Performances
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2017

Veteran music producer and television personality Randy Jackson and his partners Richard G. Stewart Jr., and Sammy Oriti launched their new production complex Starwest Studios last night at an invitation-only event that displayed the many attributes of their Burbank complex to best effect....












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