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Louis Cole to Release 'Quality Over Opinion' Album Featuring Genevieve Artadi, Sam Gendel, & More
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 Quality Over Opinion was written, performed, and produced by Louis in his home studio with contributions from a handful of close friends, namely Genevieve Artadi (“my no.1 music collaborator”); saxophonist Sam Gendel – Cole’s friend for 17 years; pianist Chris Fishman; Nate Wood from the band Kneebo...
Wilderado's 'Surefire' Single Enters Top 30 at Alt Radio
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022 The appearance was the Tulsa, Oklahoma band’s first AM TV and along with “Surefire,” they performed “Take Some Time,” and “Outside My Head.” All three songs are from the band’s self-titled debut LP that just re-entered the iTunes Alternative Albums chart #24 and was released in October 2021 on Brigh...
Dorian Concept Announces New LP 'What We Do For Others'
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022 To herald the upcoming album's pending release, he shares the lead single and video “Let It All Go,” with visuals directed by Johnson himself. What We Do For Others marks the third studio album by the Austrian producer and synthesizer savant, famed for his singular, beautifully detailed sonic tapest...
Louis Cole Announces New LP 'Quality Over Opinion'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 To celebrate the news of the upcoming album, he shares a new single, “I’m Tight.” The new single arrives hot on the heels of “Let it Happen” — “a timeless modern power ballad classic” — released earlier this month. In contrast, “I’m Tight” is a sleek, laser-focused Funk rocket, based on an utterly i...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil New Single & Brand New Studio Album
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Gearing up for their latest creative chapter, Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal a new single and music video entitled “Tippa My Tongue.' It heralds the arrival of the band’s second album of 2022 and thirteenth full-length offering, Return of the Dream Canteen, via Warner Records. Watch the new music vide...
Steve Lacy Announces 'Give You the World' Tour
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 Steve Lacy will embark a run of North American shows set for this fall in support of his critically acclaimed sophomore album Gemini Rights. The tour, kicking off on October 2nd in Denver, CO, will make its way across the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up with a special hometown show on November 11 at Th...
Kaytranada Shares New Single With Anderson .Paak 'Twin Flame'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 In the midst of his trek across North America supporting The Weeknd on his arena tour, KAYTRANADA shares his first official offering of 2022 with the Anderson .Paak-assisted single 'Twin Flame' via RCA Records. Coupled with the new single is the black and white video, portraying KAYTRANADA and .Paak...
VIDEO: Louis Cole Shares New Video 'Let It Happen'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 Continuing his mission to create deep feelings through music, Louis is the figurehead of an LA jazz-adjacent scene that includes Genevieve Artadi (with whom Cole co-founded the alt pop / electrofunk band KNOWER in 2009), Sam Gendel, Sam Wilkes, Jacob Mann, Pedro Martins and more. Watch the new music...
Domi & JD Beck's Debut Album “Not Tight” is Out Now Featuring Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Herbie Hancock and More
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022 DOMi & JD BECK have released their highly anticipated debut album NOT TiGHT, which is out now on Anderson .Paak's new label APESHIT in partnership with Blue Note Records. The duo—keyboardist DOMi Louna and drummer JD Beck—are joined on the album by a line-up of special guests which includes .Paak, S...
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Release New Studio Album 'Return of the Dream Canteen'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022 Red Hot Chili Peppers announced their brand new studio album, Return of the Dream Canteen will be released on Warner Records. The surprise announcement was dropped at Denver’s Empower Field to rapturous response as the North American leg of their critically and commercially acclaimed global stadium ...
Steve Lacy Releases New 'Sunshine' Collab With Fousheé
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022 Steve Lacy will release his forthcoming sophomore album, Gemini Rights in the form of a collaboration with artist and friend Fousheé, “Sunshine.” The album includes previously released acclaimed single “Mercury” and recent Billboard Hot 100 entry “Bad Habit.” With the track’s release comes a minimal...
Flying Lotus Releases New Double Single 'The Room'/ 'You Don't Know' feat. Devin Tracy
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022 These two new vocal tracks feature emerging Los Angeles-based soul vocalist Devin Tracy, who Flying Lotus discovered at a session. The kinship was immediate, resulting in not one but two new tracks, one of which reworks a track from Netflix’s YASUKE, which FlyLo soundtracked and executive produced....
VIDEO: Brandon Coleman Shares Video for 'Be With Me'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 Brandon Coleman shares a brand new video, “Be With Me,” directed by Lauren Desberg and the latest from his upcoming album Interstellar Black Space via Brainfeeder. The album was announced with lead single “Blast Off” and will feature contributions from fellow jazz heavyweights Kamasi Washington, Rya...
Kent Danger Talks Zodiac Signs with New Single, 'Aries Rising'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 Coming on the heels of his cloudy, lo-fi jam “Naked Truth”, Kent Danger proves he’s as dynamic as he is enigmatic on his new alt-rock song “Aries Rising”. This track just makes you feel like you’re moving fast, without a care in the world. Coming in at 3:34, we get Danger’s daring persona in full fo...
Pharrell Williams Announces 'Something In The Water' Festival Lineup
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022 SITW will celebrate art, culture and music with performances by Ashanti & Ja Rule, Ashe, Baby Tate, Baird, BIA, Blxst, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler, The Creator, Usher, Dominic Fike, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Lucky Daye, María Isabel, JID, T.I., Tierra Whack, Tobe Nwigwe, T...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Debut at #1 With Biggest Rock Album of the Year
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022 Skyrocketing to #1 worldwide, Red Hot Chili Peppers have delivered the Biggest Rock Album in the World with their twelfth full-length offering, Unlimited Love [Warner Records]. It notably bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200, marking the group’s second #1 debut on the chart and first since 2006’s classi...
VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Pepper's Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON to Celebrate New Album Release
by Marissa Tomeo - April 02, 2022 Yesterday, the Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote their latest release, their twelfth studio album. Unlimited Love [Warner Records] was released yesterday, April 1st. ...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Release 12th Studio Album 'Unlimited Love'
by Michael Major - April 01, 2022 To celebrate the album’s arrival, the band shared the music video for new single “These Are The Ways.” Directed by Malia James, the visual unfolds with the twists and turns of a classic seventies flick down to its Scorsese-ian tracking shots and after-dark action. Listen to the new album and watch t...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Reveal New Single 'Poster Child'
by Michael Major - March 04, 2022 Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal a second song and animated video titled “Poster Child” today. It sets the stage for the arrival of their new album and twelfth full-length offering, Unlimited Love. The band launched the build-up to Unlimited Love with the first single and opener “Black Summer.” The sin...
VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers Reveal New Single 'Black Summer'
by Michael Major - February 04, 2022 Red Hot Chili Peppers will unveil their new, twelfth full-length album, Unlimited Love. It notably marks their first recording with guitarist John Frusciante since 2006 and first with producer and longtime collaborator Rick Rubin since 2011. To herald Unlimited Love, the Los Angeles band just shared...
Third Side Music Announces Extension of Partnership with GRAMMY and Juno-Winning, Jazz Ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022 The deal includes BADBADNOTGOOD’s future works and entire diverse back catalog, including their hits and a multitude of chart-topping songs recorded by other artists such as Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Mary J. Blige, Logic, Little Simz, Kaytranada, Kali Uchis, Daniel Caesar, Thundercat, Mic...
Summer Walker, PartyNextDoor & More Join Sol Blume Festival
by Michael Major - January 27, 2022 Headlining performances on Saturday night feature a pair of internationally acclaimed singer-songwriters with Jorja Smith and PartyNextDoor, followed by headlining performances from two powerful female songstresses Jhené Aiko and Summer Walker who will help close out the festival on Sunday night. Ch...
Erykah Badu, The Roots & More to Perform at Smokin Grooves Festival
by Michael Major - November 30, 2021 The full festival lineup is: Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots, Miguel, Jhené Aiko, The internet, Flying Lotus, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Smino, Hiatus Kaiyote, Sir, Little Dragon, Toro y Moi, Musiq Soulchild, India.Arie, Macy Gray, Angie Stone, Leela James, Talib Kweli, Roy Ayers, Dead Prez, Slum Vi...
Seafoam Walls Announce Debut LP 'XVI'
by TV News Desk - August 09, 2021 That paradoxical approach is what makes XVI sound like little else that came before. The band’s name is meant to convey a sort of pseudo-chromotherapy, suggesting a relaxed mood when one is alone with their thoughts in a seafoam green-colored room....
Metro Art Presents 'Play On!' Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021 The series kicks off July 19 with pianist and producer Jamael Dean, a jazz prodigy who has collaborated and performed with artists like Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Niño... |