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Céu to Release Her Six Studio Album 'Novela' in April; US Tour Planned Photo Céu to Release Her Six Studio Album 'Novela' in April; US Tour Planned
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

Regarded as the most influential Brazilian artist of her generation, Céu returns once again to the spotlight with her newest single “Gerando Na Alta” featuring the London based French/Senegal singer, anaiis....

IARC Releases Album By New Age Music Legend Ariel Kalma, Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Photo IARC Releases Album By New Age Music Legend Ariel Kalma, Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

The album's lead single “Écoute Au Loin” perfectly encircles the middle ground captured by the three musicians on The Closest Thing to Silence. Starting with a manipulated loop of woodwinds played by Kalma, Honer's strings swirl like a spell around the mix, as Chiu's synthesizer and drum machine pro...

Jazz Is Dead Releases New Single 'No End' Off of Tony Allen JID018 Produced by Adrian Photo Jazz Is Dead Releases New Single 'No End' Off of Tony Allen JID018 Produced by Adrian Younge
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023

The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi...

Jazz Is Dead Announces New Album With Legendary Afrobeat Drummer Tony Allen Photo Jazz Is Dead Announces New Album With Legendary Afrobeat Drummer Tony Allen
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023

The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi...

Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Mi Photo Thing Festival Shares Full Weekend Schedule With Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty & More
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

This year’s lineup includes Jungle, Modest Mouse, Father John Misty, Goose, Sparks, Freddie Gibbs, José González, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and more, with Jerrod Carmichael, Reignwolf, Modern Biology and Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle recently added....

Adrian Younge Shares 'TAN' Photo Adrian Younge Shares 'TAN'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021

The short film is the latest part of ADRIAN YOUNGE’s multimedia project that sees the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and former law professor share an unapologetic critique....

Adrian Younge Shares Latest Single 'Revolutionize' Photo Adrian Younge Shares Latest Single 'Revolutionize'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 16, 2021

To better explain the intricacies of the album’s message, he will also release the four-part, Amazon Music-exclusive podcast Invisible Blackness and short film T.A.N., which will be available on the Amazon Music mobile app and Prime Video....

THE AMERICAN NEGRO Project Celebrates Black History Month with Album, Podcast & Short Photo THE AMERICAN NEGRO Project Celebrates Black History Month with Album, Podcast & Short Film
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2021

Today, Adrian Younge has announced his most ambitious and deeply personal project to-date. ...

Adrian Younge Announces 'The American Negro' Out Feb. 26 Photo Adrian Younge Announces 'The American Negro' Out Feb. 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 02, 2021

Today, Adrian Younge has announced his most ambitious and deeply personal project to-date. The American Negro is a multimedia project release in conjunction with Black History Month....

Angela Munoz Shares 'In My Mind' Photo Angela Munoz Shares 'In My Mind'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2020

Angela Muñoz just released “In My Mind,” the second single from her debut album Introspection, due June 19 via Linear Labs and produced by multi-instrumentalist and label head Adrian Younge (The Midnight Hour, Marvel's Luke Cage). “I wrote this song thinking about the journey of love,” notes Muñoz. ...

Loren Oden Shares New Song 'Queen' Photo Loren Oden Shares New Song 'Queen'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2020

The debut album from Loren Oden, My Heart, My Love, is due May 1st via Linear Labs, produced and orchestrated by multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge. Today, he shares the video for “Queen,” celebrating young women of color as they find the power in their voices and features Oden and Younge's daughte...

Amazon Music Announces 'Produced By T Bone Burnett' Series Photo Amazon Music Announces 'Produced By T Bone Burnett' Series
by Abigail Charpentier - October 16, 2019

Amazon Music today announces the latest installment of its 'Produced By' series, featuring the 13-time Grammy-winning producer T Bone Burnett. Right now, Amazon Music customers can stream the first Amazon Original track from Produced By T Bone Burnett, a brand new song from Manchester Orchestra titl...

The Midnight Hour Announce Fall Tour Photo The Midnight Hour Announce Fall Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019

Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge--the pair behind the unforgettable score for the Netflix series Marvel's Luke Cage--have announced an extensive North American fall tour for their acclaimed 10-piece ensemble, The Midnight Hour, featuring very special collaborative openin...

 The Midnight Hour Releases Live Album Photo The Midnight Hour Releases Live Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 19, 2019

Today, The Midnight Hour--thetight rhythm section and full orchestra lead by Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge--released a new live recording of their celebrated 2018 self-titled debut album. The Midnight Hour: Live at Linear Labs features 15-tracks recorded live in front...

Kelsey Lu to Release Debut Album 'Blood' on April 19 Photo Kelsey Lu to Release Debut Album 'Blood' on April 19
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2019

Kelsey Lu unveils the details of her forthcoming debut album, Blood, due April 19 on Columbia Records—see below for the full tracklist....

Estelle Releases Amazon Original HOME, Produced By Adrian Younge Photo Estelle Releases Amazon Original HOME, Produced By Adrian Younge
by Tori Hartshorn - February 08, 2019

Today, British singer-songwriter Estelle released a new song “Home”, as part of the latest Amazon Original “Produced By” series on Amazon Music. Producer Adrian Younge is releasing a four-track collection throughout the month as part of the new installment, only available to stream and purchase on A...

Raphael Saadiq Adds Ali Shaheed Muhammad to Summer Tour Photo Raphael Saadiq Adds Ali Shaheed Muhammad to Summer Tour
by Macon Prickett - May 23, 2018

Raphael Saadiq recently announced his first headline tour in several years. Today, he announced that his longtime friend and Lucy Pearl bandmate Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest)--who recently announced new album TheMidnight Hour with Adrian Younge and featuring Saadiq, among other notewor...

Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge Share New CeeLo Green Single + Debut Album THE M Photo Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge Share New CeeLo Green Single + Debut Album THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Out June 8th
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018

When two of hip-hop's most accomplished composers get together to make an album you know the results are going to be special. Ali Shaheed Muhammed (of A Tribe Called Quest) & Adrian Younge began their work together in 2013 on the critically acclaimed Souls of Mischief album There Is Only Now and the...

Multi-Platinum Recording Artists NE-YO and Jermaine Dupri Join 2018 ASCAP I CREATE MU Photo Multi-Platinum Recording Artists NE-YO and Jermaine Dupri Join 2018 ASCAP I CREATE MUSIC Expo Lineup
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018

ASCAP has added multi-platinum songwriter and artist Ne-Yo and Grammy-winning artist-producer Jermaine Dupri to the 2018 ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO lineup, joining an illustrious roster of Hall of Famers and chart-topping music creators set to appear. The country's largest conference for music crea...

VIDEO: Adrian Younge Shares New Video For STRANGER BY THE SEA From His Voices of Gemm Photo VIDEO: Adrian Younge Shares New Video For STRANGER BY THE SEA From His Voices of Gemma Project
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018

Known for his cinematic scores (Marvel's Luke Cage, Black Dynamite) and equally compelling production for the likes of Ghostface Killah, Jay-Z, PRhyme, Kendrick Lamar, Bilal and more, Adrian Younge Presents... Voices of Gemma, a psychedelic journey in spiritual jazz, funk and dark soul....

Composer Adrian Younge Releases VOICES OF GEMMA Out Now Photo Composer Adrian Younge Releases VOICES OF GEMMA Out Now
by Macon Prickett - March 30, 2018

Known for his cinematic scores (Marvel's Luke Cage, Black Dynamite) and equally compelling production for the likes of Ghostface Killah, Jay-Z, PRhyme, Kendrick Lamar, Bilal and more, Adrian Younge Presents... Voices of Gemma, a psychedelic journey in spiritual jazz, funk and dark soul....

Amazon Music Releases Original Playlist 'Christmas Soul' Feat. 25 Newly Recorded Holi Photo Amazon Music Releases Original Playlist 'Christmas Soul' Feat. 25 Newly Recorded Holiday Songs
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2017

Amazon Music today announces the release of more than two dozen songs for the holidays, including 'Christmas Soul,' a new Amazon Original playlist featuring 25 all-new holiday recordings from a wide range of artists...












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