Song of the Day: Jackson Mathod – Come On Now
Trumpeter and producer Jackson Mathod released the new song Come On Now, the second single off his forthcoming EP planned for the autumn. After channeling his Latin side on the first single Brazil Nut, this one is a trademark Jackson…
Fresh Sounds: Jas Kayser – Darkness In The Light
Berklee-trained drummer/composer Jas Kayser released her new single Darkness In The Light, from her forthcoming new EP 5ive. Following in the footsteps of UK jazz heavyweights, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry & Kaidi Tatham, London-based, drummer/composer and Jazz FM's Breakthrough Act…
Song of the Day: Ezra Collective – May The Funk Be With You
London's jazz band Ezra Collective unveils a new single May The Funk Be With You, from the band's forthcoming new album. Bandleader Femi Koleoso says of the release, One of the blessings in the storm of lockdown was the opportunity…
Fresh Sounds: The Diasonics – Andromeda
Moscow funk band The Diasonics released a new single new single Andromeda, from the band's forthcoming debut album Origin Of Forms. Welcome to "hussar funk", that's how The Diasonics call their music: a style that blends infectious deep funk instrumentals,…
Fresh Sounds: J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts – Give Me Hope
Burundian-born soul singer JP Bimeni & The Black Belts released a new single Give Me Hope, from the band's same-titled new album, out 4th February 2022 on Lovemonk Discos Buenos. A descendant of the Burundian royal family whose parents held…
Song of the Day: Lady Wray – Joy & Pain
Big Crown Records released Lady Wray's new retro-soul single Joy & Pain, from her forthcoming new album Piece Of Me, out on 28th January 2022. This is something of a homecoming for Nicole Wray. Where her 2016 solo debut Queen Alone leaned more…
Spin The Circle: Thee Sinseers – What’s His Name / It’s Only Love
Colemine Records released a series of brand new 45' singles, including a soul band Thee Sinseers and their new tracks What's His Name / It's Only Love. Thee Sinseers are the premier band in Southern California's souldies scene and their…
Song of the Day: The Chicago Experiment – The Chant
Ropeadope Records announces the return of their acclaimed Experiment series, beginning with a 2022 release of Greg Spero's The Chicago Experiment album and their new single The Chant. At a time when communities are physically disconnected, and even history is…
Spin The Circle: The King Rooster – Snake Bait
45 Live Records released a brand new 45' of The King Rooster and their Hammond Organ's killer tracks Snake Bait / Stickin’ it. Here we have 2 hard-hitting organ screamers kicking off with Snake Bait on the A-side, a raucous 144bpm…
Song of the Day: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – Don’t Worry ‘Bout What I Do
Seattle's funk organ trio Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio released a second single Don't Worry 'Bout What I Do from the band's forthcoming new album Cold As Weiss. Over the course of the last five years, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio…
Spin The Circle: The Sure Fire Ensemble – Step Down / La Fachada
Colemine Records released a series of brand new 45' singles, including San Diego's instrumental soul band The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and their new track Step Down. Step Down is the definitive noir soundtrack for the end of the age…
Song of the Day: Laurent Bardainne & Tigre d’Eau Douce – Oiseau
French saxophonist Laurent Bardainne summons the spirit of astral jazz on heavy-grooving album, Hymne au Soleil and the new single from it Oiseau featuring Bertrand Belin. A dreamlike, cinematic excursion to the outer reaches of the solar system and the…
THE BEST EP / MINI ALBUMS 2021
The Wicked Sound favorite / best EP albums of 2021: 01. The Royal Krunk Orkestra The Sirius Mystery opus 4 no 1 [Ropeadope] The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra is a big band based in Atlanta Georgia, RKJO is…
Fresh sounds: Liyah Knight – Moon Baby
Eora/Sydney-based artist and songwriter, Liyah Knight unveils a new single Moon Baby, from her awaited sophomore EP Traveller's Guide (out now via The Orchard). The slow and steady swagger of an enunciated beat provides a backdrop to Liyah’s powerful heart-on-sleeve croons. …
Song of the Day: Nicholas Payton – Hangin’ and a Jivin’
Trumper maestro and Black American Music's advocate Nicholas Payton shared a new song Hangin' and a Jivin', from his latest album Smoke Sessions, recorded with Ron Carter, Karriem Riggins and George Coleman. For a young Nicholas Payton, Miles Davis’ 1966 album ‘Four’ &…
Re Imagined: Rosie Frater-Taylor – Better Days (Kaidi Tatham Remix)
22-year-old UK singer, songwriter & guitarist Rosie Frater-Taylor is delighted to announce that her hit single Better Days is getting the Kaidi Tatham treatment. With a clear sense of purpose, Rosie Frater-Taylor blurs the lines between jazz, folk, pop &…
Song of the Day: Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun – Live at Hallé St Peter’s
Mancunian trumpeter & composer Matthew Halsall released a composition Salute to the Sun in a new live version from his forthcoming album Live at Hallé St Peter's. Released in November 2020, Matthew’s Halsall’s Salute to the Sun was the trumpeter’s…
Song of the Day: Sarah Williams White – Monsters
Sarah Williams White shares her second single Monsters, from her forthcoming album Unfathomable. The album will come out on December 10 on First Word Records. Emanating from the "hilly fields of Lewisham" in South London, Sarah Williams White is a…
Fresh Sounds: D’agua Negra – Acopalices
Extraordinary Brasilian vocal trio D'agua Negra released Acopalices, jazzy, sophisticated and elegant, new song is an antidote to chaos and a pure delight for the senses. D'Água Negra is an Amazonian product, undoubtedly, but without any commitment to the regional…
Song of the Day: Muriel Grossmann – African Dance
Austrian saxophone player & composer Muriel Grossmann released recently her new album Union containing the new excellent new version of her composition African Dance. The album came out on RR Gems Records. The vibrant composition called African Dance was first…