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Khamari Battles Stagnation & More On Debut “Jealous”
Jealous is the debut single and first of five planned for release by Khamari, who initially built a following through covers recorded in his bedroom Continue Reading
The 10 Best Hip-Hop Tracks of 1991
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Bridget Kearney and Benjamin Lazar Davis Are "Still Flying" (premiere)
Lake Street Dive/Cuddle Magic/Okkervil River members, Bridget Kearney and Benjamin Lazar Davis’ Still Flying has been received with wide critical acclaim since its release earlier Continue Reading
Sax Player Rudresh Mahanthappa Channels Charlie Parker's Super Powers
When I first met and spoke with the alto saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa over a dozen years ago, he was still an up-and-comer, recently Continue Reading
Pianist Gabriel Ólafs Champions Brevity Over Showmanship on 'Piano Works'
Much like Yann Tiersen and Ludovico Einaudi, the young pianist Gabriel Ólafs comes from the modern school of instrumental performers centered on mood over virtuosity. Continue Reading
MetalMatters: May 2020 – Adapting to Reality
Árstíðir lífsins – Saga á tveim tungum II: Eigi fjǫll né firðir (Van Records) Iceland’s Árstíðir lífsins are a committed band. The flesh of their Continue Reading
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Frank Zappa once famously declared, “Jazz isn’t dead, it just smells funny.” That line was uttered onstage for the sake of a good laugh, but Continue Reading
Japan's MIREI Honors Sade With a Take on "No Ordinary Love" (premiere)
Finding the groove between in bittersweet lamentation, “No Ordinary Love” is often regarded as one of Sade’s greatest hits. Its intoxicating layers of textured sound Continue Reading
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“Words I Couldn’t Say” is the new single from South Yorkshire quartet Alvarez Kings. The pop-driven single demonstrates how the group has come to win Continue Reading
Wesley Dean Encourages Us to Find Our Inner "Magik" (premiere)
Wesley Dean’s “Magik” is just the summertime pick-me-up that’s been prescribed. In uncertain times, the buoyant sway of the feel-good, love-heavy track certainly feels magical. Continue Reading
Eclectic Rockers Ryan & Pony "Start Making Sense" (premiere)
Minneapolis music scene veterans Ryan & Pony will release their debut album, Mochi Mochi, on 25 September via Chicago’s Pravda Records. The Ryan in question Continue Reading
ARI Tackles Her Inner Turmoil on "Cold War" (premiere)
ARI is a relatively new name in the pop playing field. That said, she has already garnered considerable attention following the release of her first Continue Reading