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Something Else!, Led by Vincent Herring, Release Debut Album 'Soul Jazz'
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2024 Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.... 
Elephant Stone Share 'Going Underground' From 'Back Into The Dream' LP
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 Montreal psych-rockers Elephant Stone have shared “Going Underground,” the final single from their upcoming album, Back Into the Dream. The track is a slice of high powered jangle pop with an infectious hook drawn from frontman Rishi Dhir's own formative rock nostalgia. Plus, check out upcoming tour... 
Edmondson Releases 'Vanarama Bar' EP On All My Thoughts
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024 Newcastle-born artist Edmondson has solidified his position as a fan favorite within the DJ community, earning praise from influential names like Ben UFO, Bicep and Moxie over the past decade. With an impressive back catalog featuring releases on Hypercolour, Me Me Me, and his own imprint Lissoms, E... 
Craft Recordings Releases Art Farmer's 'PORTRAIT OF ART FARMER'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Leroy Vinnegar, Curtis Counce's You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce and Art Farmer's Portrait of Art Farmer, which is a... 
Norwood Commands Stax-Inspired Horns Cutting New Record Where Willie Nelson Made 'Red Headed Stranger'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 Norwood commands Stax-inspired horns on his new record, featuring a cover of an Otis Redding classic. Get a sneak peek now before the album drops. As Norwood sings on “The Knockdown Dragout” — the ensemble, album, and first single all share the same name — he is a fighter.... 
Craft Recordings Releases Curtis Counce's 'You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce' As Part Of The Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023 These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Art Farmer, Leroy Vinnegar and Curtis Counce, whose You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce is available now.... 
Craft Recordings Releases Leroy Vinnegar's 'Leroy Walks!' as Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023 Each title, originally engineered by Roy DuNann and/or Howard Holzer, boasts lacquers cut from the original master tapes (AAA) by the GRAMMY®-winning engineer (and former Contemporary Records employee) Bernie Grundman, while all LPs are pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) and... 
Grandbrothers Share New Single 'Daybreak' From Upcoming LP 'Late Reflections'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 The album-opening 'Daybreak' was recorded in nocturnal solitude in the Cologne Cathedral, the iconic monument of Gothic architecture, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Germany’s most visited landmark. Manfred Borsch developed his very own interpretation of the world-famous window in the... 
Mommyheads Release Their New Cerebral Pop-Prog Record
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022 The Mommyheads release their new album, Genius Killer. The Mommyheads have returned to rockier ground but with their cerebral prog in full bore on Genius Killer. The album was heralded earlier in the summer with the video for the first song from the album, 'Idealist.' The clip was directed by Patrik... 
Jean-Michel Jarre & Martin Gore Share New Single 'BRUTALISM TAKE 2'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 Jean-Michel Jarre has collaborated with Martin Gore (Depeche Mode) for a brand-new rework of his latest single “BRUTALISM.” The collaboration titled “BRUTALISM TAKE 2” takes the Berlin techno inspired beats of the original version to a new level, capturing the sound of both Jarre and Gore, in a dark... 
Shania Twain to Release Netflix Documentary & Accompanying Highlights Album
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 The documentary features studio footage from throughout her career and new interviews with Shania at home. Not Just A Girl is the story of a woman who made her own way, independent of anyone else; the story of an artist who took enormous risks. Among the guest voices in Not Just A Girl are Lionel Ri... 
Ryan Shane Owen Settles Into A Dream-Like Enchanted Forest For Fresh Remix Of “Summer Night Dream (Oberon Remix)”
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2021 Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare's heady classic, Canadian dance-pop producer Ryan Shane Owen is centre-stage among magical trees and electric energy in this euphorically catchy remix of his latest track, 'Summer Night Dream (Oberon Remix)' - available now.... 
Ryan Shane Owen Releases 'Summer Night Dream'
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2021 Canadian dance-pop producer Ryan Shane Owen invites you 'into the big striped tent by the river' to enjoy his new single release, 'Summer Night Dream' - available now.... 
Brazilian Psych Rocker Bonifrate Releases 'Corisco' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 09, 2021 As a solo artist he's blazed his own trail since 2011, with a series of critically-acclaimed releases including Museu de Arte Moderna (2013) and Mundo Encoberto (2019). ... 
LIP TALK Announces New Album 'Laughing & Eating Cake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 06, 2021 The closing track—the aptly titled “This Is a Song”—seems to strip things back to the very root of Pedinotti’s process and creative impetus.... 
Chicago Singer Sarantos Releases 'EyeBANGing' Single
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2021 After the success of his single, 'I Never Catch The Train,' Sarantos follows up with his witty, satirical single, 'EyeBANGing.' This uptempo track builds tension with the listener as it introduces the theme of a leering individual and the reactions which follow. ... 
Brazilian Psych Rocker Bonifrate to Release Corisco July 9th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 30, 2021 As a solo artist he's blazed his own trail since 2011, with a series of critically-acclaimed releases including Museu de Arte Moderna (2013) and Mundo Encoberto (2019). ... 
Yo Kinky Share Dark & Seductive New Single 'Wire'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021 Laura Wight of Yo Kinky shares, “When I wrote this song I was experiencing some intense emotions sparked by a complicated relationship. At the time, I was also listening to the 'Back from the Grave' compilations so perhaps I picked up some of that garage punk attitude.' ... 
Jon Anderson's OLIAS OF SUNHILLOW 2 Disc Remastered & Expanded Edition Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2021 Esoteric Recordings announced the release of a new expanded & remastered 2-disc edition of the classic debut solo album by YES vocalist JON ANDERSON, 'Olias of Sunhillow.' Released in July 1976, the album was a conceptual work recounting the story of an alien race on a journey to find a new world fo... 
Yo Kinky Shares New Video for 'Resistance'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 16, 2021 With the help of photographer/director Steve Peirce, the duo uses a bit of dark comedy and old film tropes to allude to remaining upbeat as one yearns for intimacy in a time of isolation and uncertainty.... 
VIDEO: The Story Changes Head To A Galaxy Far, Far Away In New "Golden Age" Video
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2020 The Story Changes have just unveiled a new animated music video for the song 'Golden Age.'... 
Buscrates Makes Label Debut with 'Lost & Found' ft. Sally Green
by Abigail Charpentier - February 07, 2020 Brand new Bastard Jazz signing Buscrates comes out of the gate swinging with his first release for the label full of the bubbling, electronic funk he's become known for. 'Lost & Found' features the vocal talents of Sally Green over a slappin' bassline, guitar licks and airy synths while 'Cruise Cont... 
Franc Moody Releases New Track 'Skin On Skin'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020 Franc Moody have today unveiled 'Skin on Skin', the lead single from their upcoming debut album Dream in Colour which is available for pre-save, pre-add and pre-order now. Dream In Colour will be released on February 28th. The unique London band launched their first long-form project with the disco ... 
Jeremiah Johnson to Release HEAVEN'S TO BETSY on February 14
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020 Jeremiah Johnson, acclaimed St. Louis blues rocker, is readying the release of his sophomore set Heaven's to Betsy, due out via Ruf Records on February 14th. The St. Louis bandleader is a beacon of time-honored songcraft, writing on acoustic guitar, digging deep for raw lyrics and insisting on studi... 
Def Con Sound System Premieres New Music Video via Vents Magazine
by Abigail Charpentier - September 10, 2019 The brand new video from the Canadian outfit Def Con Sound System, “My Love Is The Dagger,” has its exclusive worldwide premiere via Vents Magazine today; check it out here. Def Con Sound System is the moniker used by veteran musician Adam Sewell (Monster Voodoo Machine). The moody track and corresp... |
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