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Brooklyn Funk Essentials Releases Reimagined Double Single
by Josh Sharpe - June 27, 2024 Celebrating 30 years to the date since the release of their pivotal debut album Cool And Steady And Easy, cult acid-jazz ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials are back with the release of a new double-single comprised of reimagined versions of two classic songs from the Arthur Baker-produced LP: ‘Blow Y... 
Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation Share 'Things Are Getting Better'
by Josh Sharpe - June 25, 2024 imetta Rose and The Voices of Creation share the title track from their forthcoming album Things Are Getting Better. A spirit-lifting, soul-stirring devotional that effortlessly unites house, funk, soul, RnB and hip-hop influences, Things Are Getting Better hears the LA-based vocal group reach new h... 
Tampa Bay Rapper Rublow Drops Debut Mixtape 'Blow Print'
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024 East-side Tampa Bay rapper Rublow is making a bold statement with powerhouse bars on his debut mixtape, Blow Print, out now via Cash Money Records. Blow Print opens with the cinematic “No Love In Da Streetz” where a piano melody tightens around a soulful sample as he explains, “I came from hard time... 
Kassa Overall to Release 'Live At Third Man Records' LP in April
by Michael Major - March 21, 2024 Discover the latest music release from Kassa Overall, LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS, available digitally and on vinyl. Get a glimpse into the unique blend of jazz and hip-hop by this talented artist. Kassa Overall's Live At Third Man Records features longtime collaborator trumpeter Theo Croker, the Detr... 
2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.... 
Sinkane Returns With New Single 'Everything Is Everything'
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023 Sudanese-American musician Sinkane releases his new single “Everything is Everything,” launching a new era of exciting global music. Released via City Slang, “Everything Is Everything” is the first original Sinkane track since the release of the last album Dépaysé in 2019. Watch the new music video ... 
Gareth Donkin Shares New Single 'Tell Me Something'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 London-based singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Donkin has released his new single “Tell Me Something,” an ethereal and timeless R&B-inspired number. It will drop via drink sum wtr, a new label formed by A&R Nigil Mack in partnership with Secretly Group, as a part of the newly minted All Flowers ... 
Gareth Donkin Shares Silky New Single 'Nothing We Can't Get Through'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023 “Nothing We Can’t Get Through” is the next offering from his upcoming debut album Welcome Home, due via drink sum wtr, a new label formed by A&R Nigil Mack in partnership with Secretly Group, as a part of the newly minted All Flowers Group. Fans can pre-order Welcome Home digitally and on vinyl via ... 
Gareth Donkin Announces Debut LP 'Welcome Home'
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023 Donkin has also released the single “Something Different,” a buoyant dance floor-ready song about change that pairs his honeyed vocals with flourishes of ‘70s and ‘80s touchstones like Earth, Wind & Fire and Prince. The album will be released on August 25 via drink sum wtr, a new label formed by A&R... 
Kassa Overall Debuts New Song 'Going Up' (feat. Lil B, Shabazz Palaces, & Francis and the Lights)'
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023 Kassa Overall unveils his latest single “Going Up.' The final track on Kassa’s forthcoming record ANIMALS, “Going Up” brings the album to a surreal, bittersweet end, featuring verses by indie rap icons influential to Kassa: Lil B and Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces/Digable Planets.... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Due To Release New Album
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023 The release day focus and title track ‘Intuition’ is a hook-laden jam with hints of Brubeck, Chaka Khan and Nino Rota, featuring Alison Limerick and guitarist Desmond Foster on soulful vocals and Hux’s funky drummer beats It follows up the recent 4th single from the album ‘Rollin’, which was playlis... 
Gareth Donkin Shares Synth-Infused New Single 'Whenever'
by Michael Major - April 27, 2023 Gareth Donkin has shared his new single “Whenever” via drink sum wtr, a new label formed by A&R Nigil Mack, in partnership with Secretly Group, as a part of the newly minted All Flowers Group. Arriving with a dreamy music video, the buoyant song mines the era of ‘70s yacht soul for inspiration and f... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Release New Single From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 Alison Limerick (vocals), Desmond Foster (guitar, vocals), Ebba Âsman (trombone, backing vocals), Hux Nettermalm (drums, percussion), Kristoffer Wallman (keys, vibraphone and synths) and bandleader Lati Kronlund (bass, guitars, keys and producer) deliver a confident and vibrant set of originals.... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Release New Video for 'AA Side Single' Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2022 The cult funk ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials share the playful video for their infectious new jazz-funk jam 'AA Side Single', in follow up to the critically acclaimed recent single 'Scream!' released on Dorado Records.... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Shares 'AA Side Single'
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 ‘AA Side Single’ is a funk stomper, with a classic groove, squelchy bass, Tower Of Power style brass and Alison Limerick’s seductive vocals. With its lyrics “Won’t be your B-side, baby I’d rather not get played, I’m double A side single”, the track is all fun, vinyl-themed innuendo about having no i... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Releases Video For Uplifting Single 'Scream!'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2022 Brooklyn Funk Essentials released the video for their afrofunk single 'Scream!', featuring legendary vocalist Alison Limerick and the full BFE band. The video accompanying the single sees the much loved cult funk ensemble jamming in their element in the studio, with dynamic cuts of Alison moving gra... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Announces 'Scream'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022 Brooklyn Funk Essentials have released the video for their afrofunk single ‘Scream!’, featuring legendary vocalist Alison Limerick and the full BFE band. The video accompanying the single sees the much loved cult funk ensemble jamming in their element in the studio, with dynamic cuts of Alison movin... 
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Announces 'Scream'
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022 ‘Scream’ is a syncopated groove wrapped by powerful Tower Of Power style horns and percussion, with lyrics that make a shout for freedom of expression. The track is the outcome of the pandemic on the band led by bassist and founder Lati Kronlund, who jammed, wrote and recorded music continuously tog... 
The Gun Club's Classic 'The Las Vegas Story' ('84) Gets Deluxe Release on 2xVinyl & 2xCD
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022 Now the album is back as a super deluxe two-CD/DVD and double-vinyl set, containing a digitally remastered version of the original 11-track album produced by Jeff Eyrich. Both the vinyl and CD versions feature a bonus disc with 10 live tracks recorded at Scorgie's in Rochester, New York on August 8,... 
High Pulp Debut Track From New Album 'Pursuit of Ends'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022 Drawing on punk rock, shoegaze, hip-hop, and electronic music, Seattle’s High Pulp will release ‘Pursuit of Ends’, their first album with ANTI- Records. Ahead of the album’s release they have shared the track “You’ve Got To Pull It Up From The Ground” Feat. Theo Croker. Listen to the new single now!... 
Third Side Music Partners With Legendary Soundway Records And Soundway Publishing
by A.A. Cristi - December 07, 2021 Global independent music publisher Third Side Music (TSM) is excited to announce its new partnership with independent label Soundway Records and Soundway Publishing.... 
Third Side Music Signs Legendary Trombonist Phil Ranelin To Worldwide Admin Deal
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021 This year, Ranelin’s Tribe discography has seen a long-awaited re-issue in collaboration with Now-Again and Vinyl Me Please, entitled The Story of Tribe Records. Ranelin is also currently working with filmmaker Stephen Auerbach on the documentary of frequent collaborator, Freddie Hubbard. ... 
Deradoorian Signs To ANTI- & Announces New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020 Visionary art pop musician Angel Deradoorian has signed to ANTI- Records and announced her first album with the label. Titled Find The Sun, the celestial ten-track record will be released on May 22. Inspired by the freedom of Can and the singing style of Damo Suzuki as well as the influence of India... 
Ricky Remedy Drops 'Sometimes Featuring New Jersey MC TITUS
by Abigail Charpentier - October 28, 2019 Miami producer Ricky Remedy lays down a melodic earworm in “Sometimes,” featuring rap/sung vocals by rising New Jersey MC TITUS.... 
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... |
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