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Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity' Photo Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity'
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

In a stirring follow-up to their 2018 debut Got a Light?, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio returns with Gravity: a high-powered set of new original music, brimming with fresh ideas and the jaw-dropping virtuosity and musicality of Ledbetter on piano with Rich Brown (electric bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums)...

Bryson Tiller Releases New Album 'Bryson Tiller' Photo Bryson Tiller Releases New Album 'Bryson Tiller'
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

Renowned contemporary R&B/Hip-Hop artist Bryson Tiller released his highly anticipated album, titled Bryson Tiller. This new album, which comes via Trapsoul/RCA Records, marks an evolution in Tiller’s musical journey. ...

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...

Nat King Cole 'Live At The Blue Note Chicago' Set For Record Store Day First Photo Nat King Cole 'Live At The Blue Note Chicago' Set For Record Store Day First
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

The week of August 28, 1953, riding high on the charts, acclaimed pianist and singer Nat King Cole took to the stage at the Blue Note Chicago, Chi-town's first integrated venue in his beloved Bronzeville neighborhood. Nearly five years had passed since Cole's last appearance at the club. Upon return...

The Cheap Thrills Announce New EP 'Mind Metro' Photo The Cheap Thrills Announce New EP 'Mind Metro'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

The new single is a late-night indie party anthem which celebrates those that don't get quite so lucky and head home alone. With its propulsive bouncy rhythm and huge singalong chorus it spills out onto the street to meet airy synths and intricate guitar licks reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club and...

Declan Mckenna Shares New Track 'Mulholland's Dinner And Wine' Photo Declan Mckenna Shares New Track 'Mulholland's Dinner And Wine'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024

Declan McKenna shares “Mulholland's Dinner and Wine,” the latest track from his forthcoming album, What Happened To The Beach?. Produced by Gianluca Buccellati out in LA, this new song radiates joy, as though they set the studio up outdoors and let the mood take them wherever it wanted. It's a glori...

Declan Mckenna Shares New Track 'Elevator Hum' Photo Declan Mckenna Shares New Track 'Elevator Hum'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023

“Elevator Hum” channels the LA sunshine under which the new album was recorded and is built on a loose groove and a laidback, almost calypso rhythm which underpins the track. The song is colourful and confident and follows the leftfield pop of Sympathy and restless euphoria of Nothing Works that rei...

John J. Presley Announces UK Tour Dates & New Album 'Chaos & Calypso' Photo John J. Presley Announces UK Tour Dates & New Album 'Chaos & Calypso'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023

John J. Presley returns with a new album ‘Chaos and Calypso.' Following a period of activity in May of this year, John broke a three-year hiatus with the brooding, hypnotic single ‘Sinnerman’ (a collaboration with friend Laura-Marty Carter from Blood Red Shoes), and live shows with Radiohead’s Phili...

Pop Icon Mika Announces UK Dates of the Apocalypse Calypso Tour Photo Pop Icon Mika Announces UK Dates of the Apocalypse Calypso Tour
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023

Platinum-selling artist MIKA has announced the UK dates of his highly anticipated tour, Apocalypse Calypso. The pop sensation will hit the stage across the UK and Ireland in April 2024, stopping off at London’s Eventim Apollo, The Brighton Centre, Manchester’s O2 Apollo, and Dublin’s 3Olympia....

Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases 'Always Right There' From Forthcoming Album THUND Photo Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor Releases 'Always Right There' From Forthcoming Album THUNDERCHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 06, 2023

Discover Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor's latest single, 'Always Right There,' from his upcoming album 'Thunderchild.' Explore the craft of songwriting and groove to the infectious love song that captures the attention of both men and women. Learn about Mwalim's musical journey and his family's influent...

Jimmy October Joins Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Ruger on U.S. Tour Photo Jimmy October Joins Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Ruger on U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023

He will open for Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ruger, starting in Boston (Aug. 2), continuing down the East Coast to NYC (Aug. 3), Philly (Aug. 4), D.C. (Aug. 5) and Atlanta (Aug. 16) and wrapping in Los Angeles (Aug. 20). In September, he will join fellow T&T soca legend KES on his tour concluding Oct....

John J. Presley Releases New Single 'Sinnerman' Collaboration With Blood Red Shoes Si Photo John J. Presley Releases New Single 'Sinnerman' Collaboration With Blood Red Shoes Singer and Guitarist Laura-Mary Carter
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

John J. Presley returns this month after a 3-year hiatus with a new single through God Unknown Records. Titled ‘Sinnerman’, this brooding, hypnotic new opus is the first cut to be lifted from Presley’s new album ‘Chaos and Calypso’ featuring a vocal collaboration from Blood Red Shoes singer and guit...

Global Music Collective The Scooches Release New Single 'Stop This Climate Change' Fo Photo Global Music Collective The Scooches Release New Single 'Stop This Climate Change' For Earth Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 21, 2023

Global music sensation The Scooches have released a vital new single entitled 'Stop This Climate Change,' a poetic and uplifting call to action fraught with cataclysmic imagery, yet infused with the desire for change....













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