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OMBIIGIZI (Feat. Zoon) Share 'Connecting' Single Ahead of New LP Photo OMBIIGIZI (Feat. Zoon) Share 'Connecting' Single Ahead of New LP
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2024

An exultant anthem awash in searing guitar melodies and jangling rhythm, the track delves into themes of identity and agency within the context of the Indigenous experience. Sonically vibrant and erupting in raw emotion and ragged riffage, 'Connecting' is propelled by the growing harmony and volume ...

Araya Unleashes 'Angel Cry' with Frankie Scoca Ahead of 'Anime' EP Photo Araya Unleashes 'Angel Cry' with Frankie Scoca Ahead of 'Anime' EP
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

New York native and interdisciplinary artist Araya shares the newest glimpse into his neon, hyperpop-meets-RnB world with 'ANGEL CRY,' produced with his longtime collaborator Frankie Scoca (New Jeans, Druv, Dreamer Isioma). He'll also play a headline show in NYC on May 17 at Market Hotel, ahead of t...

Madlib Returns With New Track Featuring Black Thought and Your Old Droog Photo Madlib Returns With New Track Featuring Black Thought and Your Old Droog
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

The visionary musician Madlib has introduced his new single 'REEKYOD,' featuring the lyrical prowess of Black Thought and Your Old Droog. 'REEKYOD' serves as more than a song; it's a manifesto of artistic independence and musical brilliance, a celebration of real rhymes, mesmerizing beats, and the u...

Jaenga Returns to Subcarbon Records with 4-Track EP, 'Ancestors' Photo Jaenga Returns to Subcarbon Records with 4-Track EP, 'Ancestors'
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

Following the acclaimed success of Jaenga’s captivating 2022 EP, “Field Trip”, Subcarbon Records is thrilled to herald the return of the dynamic producer with his latest musical exploration, “Ancestors”. ...

The Hope Conspiracy to Release 'Tools Of Oppression / Rule By Deception' Album Photo The Hope Conspiracy to Release 'Tools Of Oppression / Rule By Deception' Album
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

Discover the latest album by THE HOPE CONSPIRACY, 'Tools of Oppression / Rule by Deception', featuring the first single 'Those Who Gave Us Yesterday'. Stay tuned for more music updates....

Singer/Songwriter Jeff Lake Releases Debut Album MIDNIGHT SUN Photo Singer/Songwriter Jeff Lake Releases Debut Album MIDNIGHT SUN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2024

Singer/Songwriter Jeff Lake's has released his debut album MIDNIGHT SUN....

Taj Mahal Releases New Live Recording Of Classic 'Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes' Photo Taj Mahal Releases New Live Recording Of Classic 'Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

The track, which was originally released on the critically acclaimed album Phantom Blues, features vocals from Taj and GRAMMY nominated guitarist and vocalist Trey Hensley who breathe new life into this classic country soul Taj fan favorite. The song also became a runaway streaming hit, with million...

Video: Matt B Celebrates Black History Month With 'SHINING' Visual Photo Video: Matt B Celebrates Black History Month With 'SHINING' Visual
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024

The track is an ode to Black excellence and that message is amplified in the visual — directed by PhillyFlyBoy and Matt's wife, manager, and producer Angela Benson — as it features African-inspired fashion and dancers, highlighting the personality and presence of all those involved while also honori...

Video: Moor Mother Shares Chilling Video For New Track 'All The Money' Photo Video: Moor Mother Shares Chilling Video For New Track 'All The Money'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

‘The Great Bailout' is Ayewa's ninth studio album and third with ANTI- Records, with production contributions on various tracks from Mary Lattimore, Lonnie Holley, Vijay Ayer, Angel Bat Dawid, Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty, Aaron Dilloway and more. Watch the new music video for the single now!...

Kyshona Releases New Track 'Comin' Out Swingin' (Ft. Kelvin Armstrong)' Photo Kyshona Releases New Track 'Comin' Out Swingin' (Ft. Kelvin Armstrong)'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

KYSHONA releases new track 'Comin' Out Swingin' (ft. Kelvin Armstrong)' and announces upcoming tour dates. Don't miss her highly anticipated LP, 'Legacy,' set to release on April 26 via Soundly Music....

Pan American & Kramer Announce LP; Share 'A Mountain Is An Ancestor' Single Photo Pan American & Kramer Announce LP; Share 'A Mountain Is An Ancestor' Single
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

Kramer is ready to add another LP to his acclaimed catalogue, stepping out into the ambient realm once again, this time in tandem with Pan American, the ambient project operated by Mark K. Nelson of Labradford and Anjou. The duo's new record, titled Reverberations of Non-Stop Traffic on Redding Road...

Kyshona Will Release Highly Anticipated LP 'Legacy' in April Photo Kyshona Will Release Highly Anticipated LP 'Legacy' in April
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Nashville-based artist/music therapist/activist Kyshona announced her highly-anticipated, forthcoming LP, Legacy. Co-produced with GRAMMY-nominated producer/engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Inspired by Kyshona's ancestral history, her family members, and her communities, Legacy chronicles  Kyshona's jo...

Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album Photo Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Brit Taylor's new single 'Saint Anthony' is out now and her album 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' will be available. On the heels of a breakout 2023 with the release of her Sturgill Simpson-produced album Kentucky Blue and her Grand Ole Opry debut, Taylor's new project will be available on the one year anniv...

2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season Photo 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....

Shane Morris and Frore Release New Album 'OCHRE' Photo Shane Morris and Frore Release New Album 'OCHRE'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 19, 2023

Inspired by nature, patterns, and systems, Shane Morris and Frore shape ethereal realms, polyrhythmic grooves, and tribal soundscapes. The collaboration has now resulted in Ochre, with old meeting new, percussion joining synths; the album was released worldwide on Spotted Peccary Music. ...

Moon Walker Shares Third LP 'Apocalypticism' Photo Moon Walker Shares Third LP 'Apocalypticism'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023

Brooklyn-based alt-rocker Moon Walker shares his long-awaited, experimental, timely third LP Apocalypticism out everywhere now. Alongside the release, the rocker shares 'Singing For No One' out now, a personal glam rock ballad inspired by his musical influences like The Beatles and David Bowie....

Moon Walker Announces Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music & Limited Edition Pu Photo Moon Walker Announces Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music & Limited Edition Publishing & Shares Track 'Monkey See, Monkey Do'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2023

ALT ROCKER Moon Walker shares fiery track 'Monkey See, Monkey Do' - Out Now. Discover the latest release from Moon Walker, a high-energy rock anthem that will leave you wanting more....

Video: Matt B Releases New Music Video 'JOLENE' Photo Video: Matt B Releases New Music Video 'JOLENE'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023

Incorporating a fusion of world sounds, the alluring downtempo track finds Matt confessing his affection to someone keeping him at arm's length. In the accompanying visual — directed by PhillyFlyBoy and Matt's wife, manager, and producer Angela Benson — we see him pray to Oshun, the West African god...

Corinne Bailey Rae Releases New Album 'Black Rainbows' Photo Corinne Bailey Rae Releases New Album 'Black Rainbows'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

From the rock hewn churches of Ethiopia to the journeys of Black Pioneers westward, from Miss New York Transit 1957 to how the sunset appears from Harriet Jacobs’ loophole, Black Rainbows explores Black femininity, Spell Work, Inner Space/Outer Space, time collapse, ancestors and music as a vessel f...

Video: Matt B Releases New Music Video 'SHAYO' From Latest Album 'ALKEBULAN' Photo Video: Matt B Releases New Music Video 'SHAYO' From Latest Album 'ALKEBULAN'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

GRAMMY-nominated global artist Matt B has released a new music video for celebratory single “SHAYO” taken from his Afrobeats album ALKEBULAN, out now via Vitae Records. Directed by Matt’s wife, manager, and producer Angela Benson, the video was filmed in Africa and features Ugandan dance group Fire ...

Sean Mason Announces Debut Album 'The Southern Suite' Photo Sean Mason Announces Debut Album 'The Southern Suite'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

Mason has also shared the track “Closure” with a studio performance video. The genesis of The Southern Suite came from the all-star quintet which Mason handpicked to accompany him on tour: Tony Glausi (trumpet), Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone), Felix Moseholm (bass), and Domo Branch (drums)....

Matt B Releases Highly Anticipated Afrobeats Album 'ALKEBULAN' Photo Matt B Releases Highly Anticipated Afrobeats Album 'ALKEBULAN'
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023

ALKEBULAN offers a culturally rich listening experience that encapsulates his transformative journey, elevated by sounds from various African countries such as Uganda, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Alongside the release of ALKEBULAN, Matt has dropped the music video for his latest single “GUNJALE” featurin...

Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts New Single 'Peach Velvet Sky' Photo Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts New Single 'Peach Velvet Sky'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae premieres her new single, “Peach Velvet Sky” with an accompanying video directed by Gregory Berg. The video features UK dancer /choreographer Mayowa Ogunnaike as well as Bailey Rae....

Ragana Announce 'Desolation's Flower' Album For October Release Photo Ragana Announce 'Desolation's Flower' Album For October Release
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023

Written over the past few tumultuous years, Desolation’s Flower is the band’s most devastating effort to date, containing seven incantations of loss, rage, pain and hope. Expertly engineered by the masterful Nicholas Wilbur at the Unknown Studio in Anacortes, Washington (Planning For Burial, drowse,...

Zydeco Star Corey Ledet Releasing New Album Written in Kouri-Vini Creole Dialect Photo Zydeco Star Corey Ledet Releasing New Album Written in Kouri-Vini Creole Dialect
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023

The album was recorded at Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana, engineered and mixed by Justin Tocket, produced by Corey Ledet and Louis Michot. Special guests include Germaine Jack, Anders Osborne, Kermit Ruffins, and Grant Dermody. Médikamen is being released by Arnaudville, LA’s Nouveau Electri...











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