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Silo Music Names Lauren Harman as President of Film/TV Licensing
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 Jack Ormandy, Co-Founder of Silo Music has announced the appointment of Lauren Harman to the position of President, Film/TV Licensing for the company. As a music industry vet of over 17 years, Harman will bring her sync expertise and the amalgamation of her many relationships in the music, film and ...
Jesse Roper To Return With New LP 'Horizons' Tomorrow
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022 With a famously raucous live show, a diverse history of international touring, burgeoning streaming numbers, sync placements in major TV shows, and an ever-expanding fanbase, Jesse Roper returns tomorrow with Horizons, his third album and first full-length release in over four years. And now, announ...
Ghost Funk Orchestra Releases New Single 'Why?'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 The spare, cascading vocals accentuate the lush instrumental orchestrations composed, performed, arranged and produced by multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum, whose latest brainchild was conceived and conceptualized during The Great Pause of 2020, a time of tension, bewilderment and isolation....
Jesse Roper Returns With 'Cool Whip' From Third LP 'Horizons'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022 Canadian rocker Jesse Roper is back with the sultry and Motown-inspired new single “Cool Whip.” Working closely with famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus Van Go (Metric, The Stills, Whitehorse, Arkells, The Trews, Sam Roberts) on this new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his b...
Sam Sklover & Friends & Family & More Release Debut Album 'It's Just Business Babe, Part 1'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Co-produced by Joe Crispiano (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings) and Quinn McCarthy (Solange, Esperanza Spalding, Antibalas), the album is an ode to the golden age of everything from hip-hop to the Grateful Dead and aims to prove one thing - things only get better with age....
Say She She Release New Single 'Blow My Mind'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022 Say She She have released their fiery and seductive sophomore single “Blow My Mind.” The song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch the new music video now!...
Daptone Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Massive Live Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 07, 2021 The live album arrives this fall on October 1st and features performances by Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Naomi Shelton, Antibalas, The Budos Band, Menahan Street Band, Sugarman 3, Saun & Starr, and the Como Mamas. ...
James Holvay Will Release EP 'Sweet Soul Song' on April 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021 “Curtis Mayfield was the guy that I always idolized,” says Holvay, who wrote his first song at the age of 12. “I always gravitated toward black music when I was a kid. My roots were always in black music.”...
LISTEN: Jessie Wagner Releases New Single 'My Darlin, My Dear'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 07, 2020 Popular touring vocalist Jessie Wagner (Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog has dropped a new single off of her upcoming debut solo album, 'Shoes Droppin,' set for release on October 9th via Wicked Cool...
Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns Releases Second Single 'Oh Baby!'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020 'It sure feels strange promoting an EP release while the fight against systemic racism is at the forefront of everyone's minds these days,' shares bandleader Jeremy Beck from Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns. ...
The Jay Vons Premiere Video For 'Keep Moving On'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 21, 2019 The Jay Vons premiered a video for “Keep On Moving” today via Vents Magazine, prior to their debut album, The Word, arriving tomorrow via La Castanya. The New York City quartet will celebrate December 1 in Brooklyn at Union Pool....
Minton's Playhouse Presents NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA!
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2019 Grammy honored JC Hopkins and his Biggish Band will be playing musical host at the legendary Minton's Playhouse for ringing in the New Year and no better place to do it than at the birthplace of bebop. The Biggish Band has backed a number of musical legends in its time including Norah Jones, Elvis C...
'Morning Becomes Eclectic: Live from the Basement' Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - August 20, 2019 KCRW releases today a limited-edition double-vinyl compilation of curated live performances from Jason Bentley's tenure as Music Director and host of the station's flagship music program, Morning Becomes Eclectic. Live session recordings include performances by Cold War Kids, Little Dragon, Beach Ho...
Hear Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Lee Fields & More on Daptone's 100th 45 A-Side
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2019 Today, Daptone Records has shared 'Hey Brother (Do Unto Others),' the A-side to their recently announced 100th 45. Available June 28, the 45 is an unprecedented collaboration of talent from their legendary roster of artists. 'Hey Brother (Do Unto Others)' features the late great monarchs of the Dapt...
Daptone Records Announces 100th 45
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019 Daptone Records has just announced the release of its 100th 45--an unprecedented collaboration of talent from its legendary roster of artists--available June 28. The A side, 'Hey Brother,' is a song written by The Frightnrs and originally performed on their acclaimed LP, Nothing More to Say. In the ...
A2IM Announces Performances For 2019 Libera Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
by Tori Hartshorn - May 14, 2019 A2IM is thrilled to announce the first three performers confirmed to grace the stage at the 2019 Libera Awards (presented by SoundExchange) Sunflower Bean, Jean-Michel Blais and Deva Mahala are among those who will perform at the awards. With more artists and the host to be announced shortly, this y...
New Daptone Single from SHA LA DAS ft Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones Band Members
by Tori Hartshorn - September 13, 2018 New Daptone Single from SHA LA DAS ft Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones Band Members...
SHA LA DAS Release Debut Album LOVE IN THE WIND
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 Daptone Records imprint Dunham Records will release Love In The Wind on September 21. It's the debut album from the Sha La Das, featuring harmonic sensibilities rooted indoo wop, blues and soul. The album was truly a family affair within both the Daptone and Schalda family. Produced by Thomas Brenne...
Sha La Das Featuring Sharon Jones, Charles Bradly Band Members to Release Debut Album September 12
by Macon Prickett - July 26, 2018 Today, Daptone Records imprint Dunham Records announced Love In The Wind, the debut album from the Sha La Das featuring harmonic sensibilities rooted in doo wop, blues and soul. The album-out September 21-was truly a family affair within both the Daptone and Schalda family. Produced by Thomas Brenne...
Indie/Soul Artist Deva Mahal Releases 'Run Deep'. 3/23
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2018 Genre defying R&B/Soul goddess Deva Mahal is set to release her much-anticipated debut album Run Deep on March 23 via Motéma Music, fresh off the success of her self-titled introductory EP. Run Deep was produced by Scott Jacoby (Vampire Weekend, José James, Coldplay), with two tracks produced by Jar...
The Marcus King Band To Join Tedeschi Trucks Band Summer Tour
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018 The Marcus King Band has announced that they will support Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Drive-By Truckers on TTB's 'Wheels Of Soul' 2018 tour. Hailed by audiences and critics as 'a champion of the summer concert season'...
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings 'Soul Of A Woman' Out Today
by Danielle Kfare - November 21, 2017 Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album Soul of a Woman is out today on Daptone Records. A lush, orchestral masterpiece, the dynamic album was recorded before Sharon's passing last November (a year ago almost to the day) and captures the riveting performer's incredible vocal capabilities an...
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Share 'Call on God' Video
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2017 Sharon Jones wrote 'Call on God' in the late 1970's for E.L. Fields' Gospel Wonders, a choir she sang with throughout most of her life at the Universal Church of God in New York City....
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Final Studio Album: Soul of a Woman, Out 11/17
by Emily Bruno - October 10, 2017 Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' final studio album, Soul of a Woman, is a lush, orchestral masterpiece. A true testament to the life and career of Daptone's fearless leader and one of the world's greatest performers....
Deva Mahal Announces New EP + Releases Track + NYC Event
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2017 Deva Mahal has announced the release of her forthcoming self-titled EP, out October, 27 2017 via Mot ma Music. Run Deep, the first track from her self-titled debut EP, was premiered today via Okayplayer.... |