Fresh Sounds: Rosie Lowe & Duval Timothy – Son
British singer and songwriter Rosie Lowe joined forces with a multi-media artist and pianist Duval Timothy on a new single Son, from the duo's forthcoming debut album Son. SON was recorded in London and Freetown between 2019-21. Inspired by the…
THE BEST JAZZ ALBUMS 2021 (SO FAR)
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Jazz albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Jazz albums of 2021. 01. Marcos Resende & Index Marcos Resende & Index [FarOut] This…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #13 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
I had a few month's break from The Wicked Sound, but not from music! So many great tunes keep coming up every week. Instead of the usual weekly playlist, here it is the big one - The Wicked Sound Playlist…
Fresh Sounds: Don’t Problem – CD’s Lament
South London-based 8-piece band Don't Problem is proud to present their new single CD's Lament, lifted from their forthcoming album Liminality planned for spring 2021. With their new album, the combo challenges the common perception of a "covers" brass band,…
THE BEST SOUL ALBUMS 2020
The Wicked Sound favorite Soul, Neo-Soul and R'n'B albums of 2020: 1. SAULT Untitled (Black Is) (Forever Living Originals) SAULT Untitled (Black Is) is an absolute classic. Released on Juneteenth during Black Lives Matter and Uprising movement. The…
Song of the Day: The Invisible Session – People All Around The World Can Make It
The Invisible Session released a new single People All Around The World Can Make It ahead of the premiere of the new album Echoes of Africa, on 29th January 2021 via Space Echo. The Invisible Session’s “People All Around The…
Video of the Day: Sevana – NPR Tiny Desk
Sevana performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert Series (at Home Edition). Sevana (born Anna-Sharé Blake), is a Jamaican soul and reggae singer. She chooses her artistic nickname after the town she was born in – Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica. The reggae songstress got…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #4 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #4 (2021) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Snips, The Roots, Black Pumas, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, R+R=NOW, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, Christian Scott aTunde…
Maria Chiara Argirò and Jamie Leeming present “Retrograde” and “Kosetsu” from their debut album “Flow”.
Pianist Maria Chiara Argirò and guitarist Jamie Leeming present the first two singles “Retrograde” and “Kosetsu” from their highly anticipated debut album “Flow”. Combining elements of modern jazz, electronica and contemporary folk music to create an expansive and cinematic sound,…
Steam Down featuring Afronaut Zu released their interpretation of Wayne Shorter’s “Etcetera.”
Steam Down featuring Afronaut Zu released their interpretation of Wayne Shorter’s “Etcetera”. It’s a characteristically cool combination, which features afro-swing, grime, jazz and future soul. “Etcetera” was the title track from revered jazz saxophonist Shorter’s 1965 Blue Note album. “Wayne…
Takuya Kuroda announces a new album “’Fly Moon Die Soon” and shares his first single “Change” with Corey King.
Takuya Kuroda announces a new album “'Fly Moon Die Soon” and shares his first single “Change” with Corey King. Takuya Kuroda is a highly-respected trumpeter, is a forward-thinking musician that has developed a unique hybrid sound, blending classic groovy hard-bop, post-bop,…
Blue Note Records and Decca shared an Ezra Collective new version of Wayne Shorter’s track “Footprints”.
Blue Note Records and Decca shared an Ezra Collective new version of Wayne Shorter’s track “Footprints” from the forthcoming compilation “Blue Note Re:Imagined”. This album contains a number of top young British musicians covering tracks from the phenomenal back catalog…
Ego Ella May announced her debut album “Honey For Wounds” with two beautiful singles “Give A Little’” and “How Long ‘Til We’re Home”.
Ego Ella May announced her debut album “Honey For Wounds” with two beautiful singles “Give A Little” and “How Long 'Til We're Home”. “Honey For Wounds” take on on jazz, r’n’b, and neo-soul featuring collaborations and production from artists including…
Jorja Smith cover of St. Germain song “Rose Rouge” is a leading single from the new album “Blue Note Re: Imagined”.
Jorja Smith's cover of St. Germain song “Rose Rouge” is a leading single from the new album “Blue Note Re:Imagined”. This compilation contains a number of top young British musicians covering tracks from the phenomenal back catalog of iconic jazz…
The Haggis Horns dropped a new killer funk “Haggis Express”
The Haggis Horns dropped a new killer funk "Haggis Express" from their forthcoming 5th studio album "Stand Up For Love". UK funk/soul kings The Haggis Horns are back after three years. This is pure dirty funk at it's best, deep…
Simon Jefferis presents his new single “Something In The Water”
Simon Jefferis presents his new single “Something In The Water” from the upcoming album “Vibrations”. Brixton based talented instrumentalist and beatmaker Simon Jefferis earn his reputation with expertly-crafted, atmosphere heavy music over the past few years. A s producer his…
Archie Shepp, Raw Poetic, and Damu The Fudgemunk joined forces on the album “Ocean Bridges”
Archie Shepp, Raw Poetic, and Damu The Fudgemunk joined forces on the album “Ocean Bridges”. The album blends live improvised music, jazz, hip-hop, and many other musical directions into a one-of-a-kind sound. Jason Moore aka Raw Poetic over the years…
Soul Supreme made a jazz tribute to A Tribe Called Quest on “Check The Rhime”
Soul Supreme made a jazz tribute to A Tribe Called Quest. Soul Supreme is a Jerusalem-born, Amsterdam-based keyboardist, DJ & producer, trained as a jazz pianist who obsessively studied the work of pianists such as Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Bill…
Uk jazz outfit Waaju released a new single “Listening Glasses”
Uk jazz quintet Waaju released a new single “Listening Glasses” from their forthcoming second album "Grown". Since debut self-titled album released in 2018 via London’s independent label Olindo Records, the band’s sound has developed, as we can say “grown”. They took…
The Wicked Sound Playlist 2020/04/4 New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound 2020/04/4 new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from: CeeLo Green, Lettuce, Jamael Dean, Alfa Mist, Emmavie, Ronin Arkestra, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Shinpei Ruike, Tsuyoshi Kosuga, Wataru Hamasaki,…
