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VIDEO: Snarky Puppy Debuts Live-In-Studio Video for Latest Single 'Pineapple'
by Michael Major - December 19, 2022 The band is publicly releasing their new podcast Transmissions from Deep Ellum. Produced by Osiris Media and distributed by NPR affiliate WBGO FM, the podcast documents the writing, recording and creative process behind the new record. The podcast is available via podcast platforms, including Spotif...
ADI OASIS & KIRBY Unleash 'Adonis' Single
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 “Adonis” is a song about no-good boyfriends which Adi describes as “an intervention from your girlfriend.” Sonically, the track blends soul-powered vocals with trumpet-laced jazz rhythms and retro-futurist production that has become a hallmark of Adi’s production work with her partner Morgan Wiley u...
Arum Rae Shares 'Headboards' Featuring Production From The Lumineers' Wesley Schultz
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022 Arum Rae is the rare artist capable of conveying entire worlds of feeling with the subtlest movement of her voice. On her new album Loose Ends, mainly produced by Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, the Wisconsin-based singer/songwriter shares a batch of songs rooted in stories of loss and hope and tra...
Jazz Dispensary Announces Vinyl Reissue of Johnny Hammond's Funk-Jazz Masterpiece 'Gears'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022 Johnny Hammond’s 1975 funk-jazz masterpiece, Gears, as the latest release from Jazz Dispensary’s acclaimed Top Shelf series. Produced by Larry and Fonce Mizell, who were instrumental in the development of fusion, the keyboardist’s classic album offers a euphoric blend of jazz, soul, funk, and disco ...
Zyah Belle Releases Debut Album 'Yam Grier'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 Burgeoning R&B singer/songwriter Zyah Belle unveils her debut album Yam Grier. Yam Grier also boasts features from some of Zyah’s frequent collaborators Tempest, AJ Claire, Jay Wile, Mindy, Nate Curry and Jordan Hawkins on the album’s focus “Back To Back,” which floats on clean guitar through a laid...
Your Grandparents Recreate 'Pootie Tang'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022 Written by the trio and produced by ghettoblasterman and Josh Conway of the indie-pop duo The Marías, the upbeat funk track is the latest taste from Your Grandparents’ upcoming new project following the success of its Amindi-assisted lead single, “Somebody Told Me.” Watch the new music video now!...
DJ Tennis & Ashee unveil 'On My Own Now (ft. Lady Donli)'
by Michael Major - August 05, 2022 A smooth deep house track laced with Lady Donli’s slick vocals, ‘On My Own Now’ is the perfect track for soundtracking steamy summer evenings. It marks DJ Tennis’ return to CircoLoco Records, following the inclusion of his track ‘Atlanta’ on the Monday Dreamin’ compilation. Real name Manfredi Romano...
Your Grandparents Drop Electro-Funk Single 'Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y.)'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 Fresh off the release of their collaboration with Amindi (“Somebody Told Me”), the R&B/Hip-Hop trio Your Grandparents are back with a new single “Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y.)” available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard. The track is the latest taste from Your Grandparents’ new projec...
Zyah Belle Unveils New Single 'DND'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022 Burgeoning R&B singer/songwriter Zyah Belle releases her latest single, “DND.” “DND” is a toe-tapping, sultry ode to self-love. On the track, Zyah sings about putting her phone on “DND” for the guys that think she is endlessly available. Zyah Belle will be hitting the road, opening for Alex Isley on...
Brandy Inks Partnership With Motown Records
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 To celebrate the big news she just delivered a showstopping performance of “Rather Be” as part of the first-of-its-kind performance and content series launched by Motown Records and COLORSxSTUDIOS in honor of Black Music Month. Her instantly recognizable vocals take flight on this fan favorite from ...
Soul Legends The O'Jays & Gladys Knight to Hit the Hulu Stage in New York City
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Gladys Knight and The O'Jays team up for a series of special performances. Each act has shaped the musical landscape of Soul and RnB in their own right; Gladys Knight has an astounding seven Grammys to her name while Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The O'Jays hit the top of the charts with the 1973 sma...
Snarky Puppy Announce New Album 'Empire Central'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Recorded over the course of eight nights in front of a live-in-studio audience at Dallas’ Deep Ellum Art Company, Empire Central consists of 16 all-new tracks heavily influenced by and paying homage to the city that gave birth to the group after they formed while studying in the fabled jazz program ... |