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Nubya Garcia Reveals 2025 North American Tour Photo Nubya Garcia Reveals 2025 North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - October 16, 2024

North American jazz fans rejoice — renowned musician and composer Nubya Garcia has announced a tour of the US and Canada for 2025. Before she makes her way here, Nubya will play shows in Australia, Japan, and China. ...

Nubya Garcia Releasing 'Odyssey' Album This Friday Photo Nubya Garcia Releasing 'Odyssey' Album This Friday
by Josh Sharpe - September 16, 2024

This Friday, September 20th, London-born saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia shares her new album, Odyssey....

Nubya Garcia Shares Single 'Clarity' From Upcoming Album Photo Nubya Garcia Shares Single 'Clarity' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - July 11, 2024

London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nubya Garcia has shared a gorgeous new single, “Clarity,” following last month’s lead track, “The Seer,” from her forthcoming new album, Odyssey, which arrives September 20th. Listen to it now!...

Khruangbin Share New Song 'PON PÓN' Photo Khruangbin Share New Song 'PON PÓN'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024

Explore the latest release from Khruangbin, the new song PON PÓN. This track is a part of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' Get a sneak peek of their fresh sound. “Pon Pón” holds the band's table at the West African discotheque; yet the joy now moves to the corner left of the dancefloor, where the b...

Khruangbin to Host Special Listening Event 'LA VENTANA' Photo Khruangbin to Host Special Listening Event 'LA VENTANA'
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024

Catch the special listening event for LA VENTANA set by Khruangbin. Experience the unique sounds of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' In true Khruangbin spirit, the band is giving fans a chance to attend early listening sessions of A LA SALA inside four James Turrell Skyspaces. Attendees will utiliz...

Khruangbin Share New Single 'May Ninth' & Extend North American Tour Photo Khruangbin Share New Single 'May Ninth' & Extend North American Tour
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

Khruangbin have also expanded their recently announced North American tour, which will see the band play the Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Berkeley's Greek Theatre and more. ...

Khruangbin Announce North American Tour Along With Appearances At Coachella, Boston C Photo Khruangbin Announce North American Tour Along With Appearances At Coachella, Boston Calling, Bonnaroo & More
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024

Khruangbin have announced a major North American tour which will see the band, known for their captivating and immersive live performances, play Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Stadium, Berkeley's...

Khruangbin Announce New Album 'A LA SALA' Photo Khruangbin Announce New Album 'A LA SALA'
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024

Musical polymaths Khruangbin return with the announcement of A LA SALA or “To the Room” in Spanish — the band's fourth studio album and first LP in four years out on Dead Oceans in partnership with Night Time Stories Ltd. Also out now is lead single “A Love International” illustrating the reflective...

Poppy Ajudha Shares 'NO!' Single Produced by Jungle Photo Poppy Ajudha Shares 'NO!' Single Produced by Jungle
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022

Known for using her art and platform to initiate conversations and commentary on the defining issues of her generation, ‘NO!’ sees Poppy continue this intention. Defiant and propulsive, “NO!” rallies around the essential message of cherishing our autonomy and boundaries in a world which increasingly...

London Based Swedish-Ecuadorian Sensation Xativa Releases 'Fall Back to You' Photo London Based Swedish-Ecuadorian Sensation Xativa Releases 'Fall Back to You'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022

London based Swedish-Ecuadorian musician XATIVA announces the release of 'Fall Back To You', the second single and video from her upcoming EP ‘Fly Away’. Animation company Studio Gruff (Jordan Rakei, CH4) have created an underwater world to accompany the music. The theme of isolation is also a centr...

Pickathon Announces Full Lineup for 2022 Festival Photo Pickathon Announces Full Lineup for 2022 Festival
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022

As a deep curation festival, Pickathon’s lineup reflects new movements in music, including cutting-edge jazz from British artists Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia and American jazz icon Nate Smith; fast rising indie artists like Goth Babe, Faye Webster, Sampa the Great and Quantic; and popular podcasts l...

Poppy Ajudha Announces Debut Album 'The Power of Us' Photo Poppy Ajudha Announces Debut Album 'The Power of Us'
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022

“London’s Burning” and “Holiday from Reality” will appear on Poppy’s debut album The Power In Us. Her collaborators on the album include a feature Nubya Garcia and production credits from Wyn Bennett (Janelle Monae, Goldlink, Haim), Karma Kid (Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Shygirl), Wesley Singerman (Anders...

Emma-Jean Thackray Shares 'Our People' Single Photo Emma-Jean Thackray Shares 'Our People' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 01, 2021

The single is once again accompanied by a live video shot in The Church Studios in Crouch End where Thackray is joined by her live band and singers....

Bonnaroo Announces 2021 Lineup Photo Bonnaroo Announces 2021 Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021

Hailed by the New York Times as the summer event that “revolutionized the modern rock festival,” Bonnaroo has drawn high-profile media attention and critical acclaim for two groundbreaking decades. ...

Nubya Garcia to Release New Album SOURCE Photo Nubya Garcia to Release New Album SOURCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2020

Award-winning saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia releases her new album, SOURCE, this Friday August 21, 2020 on Concord Jazz....

Ever Records Announce Kansas Smitty's THINGS HAPPENED HERE Photo Ever Records Announce Kansas Smitty's THINGS HAPPENED HERE
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2020

Drawing influence from over one hundred years of jazz history, from Django Reinhardt to Ahmad Jamal, and the vivid musical landscapes of Debussy and even Brian Eno, British seven-piece and residents/owners of East London venue/bar of the same name, Kansas Smitty's combine journeying with cinematic t...

Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and More Announced for 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Fest Photo Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis and More Announced for 66th Edition of Newport Jazz Festival
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020

Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz. Curated by Artistic Director Christian McBride and founder George Wein, the Festival takes place August 7-9 at F...

Swindle Shares NO MORE ANIMAL Album & Film Out Now Photo Swindle Shares NO MORE ANIMAL Album & Film Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2019

Today, Swindle is excited to share his third album No More Normal via Brownswood Recordings. Bridging distinct but closely connected music scenes can open new possibilities. On No More Normal, Swindle confidently grasps the different sides to the UK music scene. Boasting roots in the boundary-pushin...

SWINDLE and Kojey Radical Release Video for 'Coming Home' Photo SWINDLE and Kojey Radical Release Video for 'Coming Home'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019

Swindle and Kojey Radical have released a new video for 'Coming Home'. Fronted by Kojey with a comedic flair, he leads a playful tour through its many scene changes, gradually stripping away his different layers of stardom. Swindle, meanwhile, takes his typically low-key approach: tying things toget...

Swindle Announces New Album NO MORE NORMAL, 1/25 Photo Swindle Announces New Album NO MORE NORMAL, 1/25
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2018

Bridging distinct but closely connected music scenes can open new possibilities. On No More Normal, Swindle confidently grasps the different sides to the UK music scene. Boasting roots in the boundary-pushing world of Grime & Dubstep, this album marks the next step in the London-raised producer's ex...

Harvey Sutherland Shares Video For AMETHYST Photo Harvey Sutherland Shares Video For AMETHYST
by Tori Hartshorn - November 27, 2018

Harvey Sutherland returns today to share the stunning video for the lead single from the Amethyst 12', a jazz-leaning broken beat odyssey born out of sessions with London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia and drummer Kahlil Memphis....

Red Bull Music Presents 'Makaya McCraven's Universal Beings' This December Photo Red Bull Music Presents 'Makaya McCraven's Universal Beings' This December
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2018

Red Bull Music Presents' inaugural New York show will celebrate the release of Makaya McCraven's much-anticipated 2018 album, Universal Beings. The album is composed of recordings the accomplished jazz composer created during intimate sessions in New York, London, Chicago and Los Angeles with old fr...

Harvey Sutherland Shares I CAN SEE Out Now Photo Harvey Sutherland Shares I CAN SEE Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - November 09, 2018

Harvey Sutherland returns today with his Amethyst 12”, a jazz-leaning broken beat odyssey born out of sessions with London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia and drummer KahlilMemphis. 'Amethyst' is the first half of a double A-side single; it's released on limited edition 12' vinyl today, along with se...

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...












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