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Jane Paknia Shares New Single 'Whirlpool' From Debut LP 'Orchid Underneath' Photo Jane Paknia Shares New Single 'Whirlpool' From Debut LP 'Orchid Underneath'
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024

Singer, synth musician, and composer Jane Paknia will release her debut EP, Orchid Underneath, via Eat Your Own Ears Recordings and Everybody's Records. To herald the EP, she shares a new single “Whirlpool.” Earlier singles included the BBC Radio 6-supported “Glimmers” and “Plasma Princess.”...

Austin Peralta to Release 'Endless Planets (Deluxe)' Photo Austin Peralta to Release 'Endless Planets (Deluxe)'
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

This Friday, Brainfeeder releases the deluxe release of the late jazz great Austin Peralta's Endless Planets. The album is preceded by single, “The Garden (Jondy • BBC Maida Vale Session),” released in October 2023, on what would have been Peralta's 33rd Birthday....

Hakushi Hasegawa Announces Limited Vinyl Pressings of First 2 LPs Photo Hakushi Hasegawa Announces Limited Vinyl Pressings of First 2 LPs
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023

Earlier this month Hasegawa released a rendition of “Wonderful Christmastime” originally made famous by Paul McCartney, and available exclusively on Apple Music and featured in their Carols Covered 2023 playlist. Limited edition vinyl for Somoku Hodo comes in translucent green with illustrations by ...

Louis Cole Scores GRAMMY Nom for Best Alternative Jazz Album; Announces Tour Dates Photo Louis Cole Scores GRAMMY Nom for Best Alternative Jazz Album; Announces Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023

Louis Cole’s album Quality Over Opinion (Brainfeeder) has been nominated for Best Alternative Jazz Album at the upcoming 66th annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on Monday February 5th, 2024. 20 tracks deep, Quality Over Opinion was written, performed and produced on his own....

Wajatta Announce 'Waiting For the Get Down' EP Photo Wajatta Announce 'Waiting For the Get Down' EP
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

Wajatta, the duo of Reggie Watts and John Tejada, returns with a brand new EP, Waiting For The Get Down. They kick off the EP’s release with an infectious lead single, “Again And Again (feat. March Adstrum).” Packed with relentless 4/4 kicks, melodic synth chords, and lyricism, Waiting For The Get D...

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Shares Solo Single 'Airavata' Photo Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Shares Solo Single 'Airavata'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2023

Composed, produced, and arranged by Miguel, who plays electric guitar (reversed) and acoustic violin/viola, with Gabe Noel and Peter Jacobson joining on acoustic bass and cello respectively, “Airavata” (eye-raw-VAH-tah) is named after the white elephant who carries the deity Indra, also called ‘abhr...

High Pulp Share 'Unified Dakotas' Feat. Jeff Parker of Tortoise Photo High Pulp Share 'Unified Dakotas' Feat. Jeff Parker of Tortoise
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023

The song “Unified Dakotas” aligns High Pulp with the kind of adventurous music that defined the alternative ‘90s, a mix of post-rock guitars, head-nodding drums, bright horns, and electronics. It made perfect sense to reach out to Jeff Parker of Tortoise and have his guitar ring through the song as ...

Salami Rose Joe Louis Shares 'Sugar Coating' From 'Akousmatikous' Album Photo Salami Rose Joe Louis Shares 'Sugar Coating' From 'Akousmatikous' Album
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023

New album Akousmatikous (Ah-coooz-mat-e-koi) features collaborations with Brijean (Ghostly International) and Soccer96 (a project from The Comet is Coming’s Danalogue and Betamax) plus Miguel Atwood Ferguson, Juuwah, Sergio Machado Plim, Jason Lindner, Dakim, and Dan Nicholls....

Thundercat & Tame Impala Team Up for 'No More Lies' Photo Thundercat & Tame Impala Team Up for 'No More Lies'
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023

Thundercat links with Tame Impala for a brand new single, “No More Lies.” This is the first new Thundercat Song in over three (3) years. The single arrives ahead of a huge string of tour dates for Thunder, who will perform with acts including Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Strokes, before taking his ...

Salami Rose Joe Louis Announces New LP & Taps Soccer96 and Brijean for Lead Singles Photo Salami Rose Joe Louis Announces New LP & Taps Soccer96 and Brijean for Lead Singles
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023

The title track “Akousmatikous (feat. Soccer96)” is blessed with a stunning animated video directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Carlos López Estrada (who’s directed videos for Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Thundercat). It arrives alongside “Propaganda,” a danceable partnership with SF-based Br...

VIDEO: Genevieve Artadi Shares 'To Tell How I Adore You' From New Album Photo VIDEO: Genevieve Artadi Shares 'To Tell How I Adore You' From New Album
by Michael Major - March 02, 2023

From her upcoming album, Genevieve Artadi shares a new video, “To Tell How I Adore You,” the latest from Forever Forever. In January, she released the lead single, “Visionary” followed by “I Know” in February. This month, she’ll also perform a release show at the Echo, followed by a string of tour d...

Genevieve Artadi Announces 'Forever Forever' Album Photo Genevieve Artadi Announces 'Forever Forever' Album
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023

With an accompanying tongue-in-cheek video that goes hard in an ‘80s hair metal style, “Visionary” climaxes with suitably epic solos from Pedro Martins (guitar), Chiquita Magic (synth bass), Christopher Fishman (piano), and Louis Cole and Daniel Sunshine doubling up on the drums. Watch the new music...

Maria Chiara Argirò Releases 'Forest City' Remixes By Byron the Aquarius, Salami Rose Photo Maria Chiara Argirò Releases 'Forest City' Remixes By Byron the Aquarius, Salami Rose Joe Louis, Terracassette
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023

Maria Chiara Argirò broke onto the electronic scene last year with her breathtaking, jazz infused album Forest City which earned high acclaim from Pitchfork, BBC, The Fader and garnered comparisons to the likes of Thom Yorke and Kelly Lee Owens.  On Forest City, Argirò liberated herself from the str...

Tutara Peak Teams Up With Milan Ring For New Single 'If' Photo Tutara Peak Teams Up With Milan Ring For New Single 'If'
by Michael Major - November 23, 2022

“If” opens with organic instrumental elements that pave the way for Milan Ring’s skillful songwriting.  Lyrically weaving intricate words with overtones of the dichotomy between both affection and yearning, “If” is an ode to the “what could have been’s” of life’s journey.  Tutara Peak strikingly com...

Little Snake Surprise Releases New EP 'Driving On Acid' Photo Little Snake Surprise Releases New EP 'Driving On Acid'
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022

Little Snake returns on Brainfeeder with a new digital EP titled DRIVING ON ACID comprising six hyper-detailed and (somewhat paradoxically) minimalistic takes on avant-garde rave music, including a collaboration, “RTF150,” with fellow Alberta resident Cerdin (“my closest co-producer”)....

Tutara Peak & Aether Release New Single 'Yukijo' Photo Tutara Peak & Aether Release New Single 'Yukijo'
by Michael Major - October 12, 2022

UK based producer Tutara Peak celebrates the release of his joint collaboration with Canada based colleague Aether, slated for release on Wednesday, October 12th. The coupling’s piece of work “Yukijo” explores ambient, vibrant and downtempo soundscapes that demonstrate diversity across the two’s sty...

Louis Cole to Release 'Quality Over Opinion' Album Featuring Genevieve Artadi, Sam Ge Photo 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...

Teebs Enlists Panda Bear for 'Did It Again' Photo Teebs Enlists Panda Bear for 'Did It Again'
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022

An awe-inspiring output over the past nine years includes two full-length albums and one mini-album on Brainfeeder, multiple split albums and collaborative EPs with the likes of Daedelus and Jeremiah Jae, and two limited run CDs on My Hollow Drum. He is also one half of the Sons of Morning with fell...

Dorian Concept Announces New LP 'What We Do For Others' Photo 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' Photo 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...

Terence ETC. (aka Terence Nance) to Release Debut LP 'V O R T E X' Photo Terence ETC. (aka Terence Nance) to Release Debut LP 'V O R T E X'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022

The album features contributions from Terence’s friends Nick Hakim, Serpentwithfeet, Nelson Bandela plus GRAMMY-nominated artists Brandee Younger (harp), Nick Semrad (keys) and Raja Kassis (guitar). Earlier this summer, he shared lead singles “In Contemplation of Clair’s Scent” and “The Merchant of ...

VIDEO: Louis Cole Shares New Video 'Let It Happen' Photo 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...

Terence ETC Releases 'The Merchant of Flatbush' Photo Terence ETC Releases 'The Merchant of Flatbush'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022

To kick off the LP announcement earlier this month, he shared lead single “In Contemplation of Clair’s Scent.” “The Merchant of Flatbush” exemplifies the glorious fusion inherent to the V O R T E X as we pivot from soundscape to soundscape in a hybrid tour of Terence’s artistic appetite....

Director Terence Nance aka Terence Etc Announces Debut Album Photo Director Terence Nance aka Terence Etc Announces Debut Album
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022

Terence Etc, born Terence Nance, is a multidimensional artist perhaps best known for his work in film and TV (more below). He shares “In Contemplation of Clair’s Scent” today as the lead single. The album features contributions from Nick Hakim, Serpentwithfeet, Nelson Bandela plus Brandee Younger (h...

VIDEO: Brandon Coleman Shares Video for 'Be With Me' Photo 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...











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