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Lauren Jauregui Brings Down the House at Women of Jammcard JammJam Event Photo Lauren Jauregui Brings Down the House at Women of Jammcard JammJam Event
by Abigail Charpentier - September 12, 2019

Recently, at the invite-only Women of Jammcard JammJam event, Lauren Jauregui brought down the house alongside a slew of surprise guests like Chika, Sheléa, Madame Gandhi and Mads Paige. Hosted by Jammcard, the 'LinkedIn for Professional Musicians,' the room was filled with a powerful energy, both o...

Lauren Jauregui Delivers Surprise Performance At Jammcard's JammJam in Hollywood Photo Lauren Jauregui Delivers Surprise Performance At Jammcard's JammJam in Hollywood
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2019

Thursday night, at the invite-only Women of Jammcard JammJam event, Lauren Jauregui brought down the house alongside a slew of surprise guests like Chika, Sheléa, Madame Gandhi and Mads Paige. Hosted by Jammcard, the Music Professionals Network, the room was filled with a powerful energy, both onsta...

Newport Jazz Festival Explores Relationship Between Jazz & Hip-Hop Photo Newport Jazz Festival Explores Relationship Between Jazz & Hip-Hop
by A.A. Cristi - July 03, 2019

There is a definite relationship between rap and jazz. Musicians improvise with notes. Rappers improvise with words. Many of the great hip-hop recordings featured samples from some of the greatest jazz albums. So it should be no surprise that there are rappers who are not only comfortable in post-bo...

Ty Dolla $ign Performs At Capitol Studios for Jammcard's JammJam Photo Ty Dolla $ign Performs At Capitol Studios for Jammcard's JammJam
by Tori Hartshorn - June 04, 2019

Jammcard has finally released the long awaited video from their JammJam at Capitol Records featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The video features his musical director, Mike Moore, on drums, as well as keyboardist Philip Cornish who has gained major attention as of late for musical directing Kanye West's Sunday...

Ice Cube and George Clinton Perform THAT NEW FUNKADELIC at Jammcard's JammJam Photo Ice Cube and George Clinton Perform THAT NEW FUNKADELIC at Jammcard's JammJam
by Tori Hartshorn - May 20, 2019

A whole lot of rhythm was goin' down at Live House in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 9, at the 'George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic JammJam' presented by Jammcard. George Clinton, the man who invented P-funk, was in attendance to witness stellar roof-tearing performances by some of his best-known...

Kamasi Washington Confirms Summer Tour with Herbie Hancock Photo Kamasi Washington Confirms Summer Tour with Herbie Hancock
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 09, 2019

Kamasi Washington is set to embark on a co-headline tour of North America this summer with legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock. Kicking off July 30 in Vienna, VA the tour will take the celebrated musicians toPhiladelphia, Toronto, Seattle and more through August—see below for complete deta...

A2IM Announces 2019 Libera Award Nominees Photo A2IM Announces 2019 Libera Award Nominees
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019

As the countdown begins for the kickoff of A2IM's Indie Week, A2IM is announcing the list of nominees for the 2019 Libera Awards presented by SoundExchange. The Awards recognize a wide range of musicians and visionaries and offer the independent music community the opportunity to honor the hard work...

Lady Moon & The Eclipse to Hold Live Album Release Photo Lady Moon & The Eclipse to Hold Live Album Release
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2019

Led by vocalist Ngonda Badila, aka Lady Moon, the Brooklyn-based collective Lady Moon & The Eclipse features artists originally from the Republic of the Congo, France, Japan, New York, and Chicago. Together, they form a soulful gumbo of R&B and Afrobeat-influenced music that The New York Times calls...

Robin Thicke, Soul Rebels Release MAGIC Live Performance At JammJam Photo Robin Thicke, Soul Rebels Release MAGIC Live Performance At JammJam
by Tori Hartshorn - March 05, 2019

Jammcard launches the live video of Robin Thicke performing his hit 'Magic' from their in demand, invite-only pop up event, the JammJam....

Mark de Clive-Lowe Releases MEMORIES OF NANZENJI Video Photo Mark de Clive-Lowe Releases MEMORIES OF NANZENJI Video
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019

Today, pianist, producer and composer Mark de Clive-Lowe premiered his video for “Memories of Nanzenji” in Stereogum's “Ugly Beauty” column. Directed by Moni Vargas, the video features dancer Alice Amano interpreting the song through her flowing free-form dance....

Live Nation Acquires Canadian Promoter Embrace Presents Photo Live Nation Acquires Canadian Promoter Embrace Presents
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2019

Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Embrace Presents, a leading Canadian venue operator and promoter of concerts, festivals, and events in the Toronto area. The companies plan to combine Embrace's experti...

Mark de Clive-Lowe Premieres New Album HERITAGE at Hype Machine Photo Mark de Clive-Lowe Premieres New Album HERITAGE at Hype Machine
by Tori Hartshorn - February 04, 2019

Today, pianist, producer and composer Mark de Clive-Lowe premiered his new album Heritage at Hype Machine, ahead of its release this Friday February 8th. For the half-Japanese half-New Zealander who calls Los Angeles home, Heritage is a deeply personal exploration of de Clive-Lowe's ancestry and cul...

Mark de Clive-Lowe Announces New Album 'Heritage' Photo Mark de Clive-Lowe Announces New Album 'Heritage'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 04, 2019

On February 8th, pianist, producer and composer Mark de Clive-Lowe will release his new album Heritage via Ropeadope. For the half-Japanese half-New Zealander who calls Los Angeles home, Heritage is a deeply personal exploration of de Clive-Lowe's ancestry and cultural roots. “Heritage is the idea o...

Te'Amir To Release ABYSSINIA Photo Te'Amir To Release ABYSSINIA
by Tori Hartshorn - December 11, 2018

Acclaimed Los Angeles drummer and producer Te'Amir [pronounced Taah-mer] ties together his 2018 two-part EP series of beat driven and soulful explorations Abyssinia & Abyssinia Rise, together inspired by his Ethiopian heritage, for release as one vinyl full-length LP, January 25 on Tru Thoughts. Th...

TE'AMIR Releases Second EP Of 2018, ABYSSINIA RISE Today On Tru Thoughts Photo TE'AMIR Releases Second EP Of 2018, ABYSSINIA RISE Today On Tru Thoughts
by Tori Hartshorn - October 19, 2018

Acclaimed Los Angeles drummer and producer Te'Amir released his second EP of 2018, Abyssinia Rise, today on Tru Thoughts.  Abyssinia Rise follows the July release of the Abyssinia EP which gained recognition from tastemakers such as Jeremy Sole (KCRW) and Garth Trinidad (KCRW), producer and DJ Carlo...

Ghost-Note Announces First-Ever European Tour Photo Ghost-Note Announces First-Ever European Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - September 26, 2018

Multi-Grammy Award-winning artists Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth launched their powerhouse ensemble of Ghost-Note back in 2015, but 2018 marks the first year the band is heading overseas. This November, Searight and Werth take their eclectic ensemble – comprised of  Dywane “MonoNeon” Thomas Jr...

Florence + the Machine Releases Spotify Singles Session Photo Florence + the Machine Releases Spotify Singles Session
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 19, 2018

Florence + the Machine debuts her Spotify Singles session today, featuring a stripped-back version of “Hunger” alongside a cover of Tori Amos' “Cornflake Girl” recorded live at RAK Studios in London—listen and share here. “Hunger” is the lead single from Florence's new album High As Hope, which is r...

Raya Yarbrough Releases New Album 10/5 Photo Raya Yarbrough Releases New Album 10/5
by Tori Hartshorn - September 17, 2018

AlternaJazz (Sparks & Shadows) today announced the upcoming release of a new album from singer-songwriter and multi-faceted artist Raya Yarbrough, 'North of Sunset, West of Vine.' The twelve song record will be available on CD through Amazon, and from all major digital retailers Friday, Oct. 5, 2018...

Brandon Coleman Releases Brainfeeder Debut RESISTANCE Photo Brandon Coleman Releases Brainfeeder Debut RESISTANCE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2018

Brainfeeder is proud to release Resistance - a 2018 Funk odyssey by keyboard maestro, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger and astraltraveller Brandon Coleman. A regular fixture in the Kamasi Washington band, wylin' out on the keys or wielding his keytar, he is introduced onstage at gigs as “Profe...

Bilal, The Brian McKnight 4 and Creed Bratton from THE OFFICE Headline September at B Photo Bilal, The Brian McKnight 4 and Creed Bratton from THE OFFICE Headline September at Blue Note Hawaii
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018

The month kicks off with local songstress Melveen Leed and the return of the Honolulu Jazz Quartet presenting a Tribute to Bird & Dizzy: The Birth of Bebop. Good music runs in the Artis family, so don't miss PraiseJesus Artis in her Blue Note debut. Jazz talent Abe Lagrimas Jr. is up next, followed ...

Brandon Coleman Shares New Track ALL AROUND THE WORLD, Lifted From His Forthcoming Fu Photo Brandon Coleman Shares New Track ALL AROUND THE WORLD, Lifted From His Forthcoming Funk Odyssey RESISTANCE
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018

Brandon Coleman has unveiled a video for new track “All Around The World” lifted from his forthcoming funk odyssey Resistance, released September 14th via Brainfeeder. With his inimitable vocoded vocal front and centre, reclining on a sleek, instantly danceable uptempo jam, it is abundantly clear wh...

Florence + the Machine Debuts New Live Show at Outside Lands in San Francisco Photo Florence + the Machine Debuts New Live Show at Outside Lands in San Francisco
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2018

In one of the most highly anticipated sets of the weekend, Florence + the Machine debuted a brand new live show at this weekend's Outside Lands in San Francisco. Willo Perron of WP&A creative directed the new show, which received its world premiere during the band's headlining set Saturday, the high...

Neneh Cherry Shares Single and Video For KONG Co-Produced by Four Tet and 3D Photo Neneh Cherry Shares Single and Video For KONG Co-Produced by Four Tet and 3D
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018

Iconic artist Neneh Cherry today reveals the video for single 'Kong' produced by Four Tet and Massive Attack's 3D....

Brandon Coleman Announces New Album Out September 14 on Brainfeeder Photo Brandon Coleman Announces New Album Out September 14 on Brainfeeder
by Macon Prickett - July 19, 2018

Brainfeeder is proud to present Resistance - a 2018 Funk odyssey by keyboard maestro, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger and astral traveller Brandon Coleman. A regular fixture in the Kamasi Washington band, wylin' out on the keys or wielding his keytar, he is introduced onstage at gigs as “Prof...

Florence + The Machine's HIGH AS HOPE Out Today + Touring North America this Fall Photo Florence + The Machine's HIGH AS HOPE Out Today + Touring North America this Fall
by Macon Prickett - June 29, 2018

High As Hope, the immensely anticipated new album from Florence + the Machine, is out today on Republic Records—get it here. Co-produced by Florence and Emile Haynie and featuring contributions from Kamasi Washington,Sampha, Tobias Jesso Jr, Kelsey Lu, Jamie xxand Thomas Barlett, the album includes ...











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