Yazz Ahmed announces a new remix album “Polyhymnia Remixed” with a new version of “Ruby Bridges”.
Yazz Ahmed announces a new remix album “Polyhymnia Remixed” with a new version of “Ruby Bridges”. The album features 4 tracks, taken from her previous album “Polyhymnia” based on the evocative concept of female empowerment and representation. DJ Plead, an…
Kokoroko deliver an exceptional show at the BBC Proms
London Afrobeat eight-piece group Kokoroko led by trumpet player Sheila Maurice-Grey delivers an exceptional show to the Royal Albert Hall stage for their BBC Proms debut broadcast, live-streamed on BBC Radio 3 and BBC iPlayer. From our Blog: KOKOROKO…
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…
Makaya McCraven shares “Mak Attack” and “Beat Science” from his new album “Universal Beings E&F Sides”
Makaya McCraven shares two new singles “Mak Attack” and “Beat Science” from his forthcoming album “Universal Beings E&F Sides” on International Anthem. It’s Makaya follow up to his critically-acclaimed 2018 release “Universal Beings”. New LP presents fourteen new pieces of…
Moses Boyd Shortlisted for Mercury Prize Album of the Year, and also shared a new video to the song “Stranger Than Fiction”.
Moses Boyd Shortlisted for Mercury Prize Album of the Year for his debut album “Dark Matter’”. He also shared a new video to the song “Stranger Than Fiction”, the first single from that album. Moses is a drummer, composer, producer…
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,…
The Wicked Sound Playlist July 2020/07/3 New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound July 2020/07/3 new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Danalogue, Sarathy Korwar, Tigran Hamasyan, Zara McFarlane, Poppy Ajudha, Christian Sands, Nubya Garcia, Ms MAURICE, Cassie Kinoshi, Richie Seivwright,…
Emma-Jean Thackray announces a new release “Um Yang” and shares two remixes
Emma-Jean Thackray announces a new release “Um Yang” and shares some new remixes. The new long-dreamed project is straight-to-disc record dedicated to the Taoist philosophy of duality and harmony, of balancing melody and rhythm, groove and free improvisation, the cerebral…
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…
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 Wicked Sound Playlist June 2020/06/1 New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound 2020/06/1 new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Derrick Hodge, Nubya Garcia, Jake Milliner, Howard McNair, Kamaal Williams, Tigran Hamasyan, Maria Chiara Argirò, Jamie Leeming, Zara McFarlane, Nubiyan…
Pyjaen and Blue Lab Beats on “Sage Secrets”
Pyjaen teamed up with Blue Lab Beats on new track “Sage Secrets”. Pyjaen is a band with its common link in improvised music and the jazz tradition, but with the vision of pushing music forward in new directions. Dylan Jones…
The Wicked Sound weekly playlist week 9
Wicked Sound weekly playlist week 9: 01. Osunlade – Positiv’ly – a fascinating minimalist electronic funk from his upcoming album [Yoruba Soul Rec] Buy 02. Joe Armon-Jones, Jehst – The Leo & Aquarius – new single from his much anticipated…
The Wicked Sound premiere: you can stream now debut album from new Brighton’s jazz outfit Barnacles!
Incredible power of horns. Another great band on the musical map of Brighton. Barnacles are lead by Leroy Horns from UK dub collective The Resonators. The music of the band is very melodic, heavy and danceable at the same time.…
Daniel Casimir team up with Tess Hirst for new album ‘These Days’
A masterpiece. Award-winning bassist Daniel Casimir and vocalist Tess Hirst have released a collaborative track called Security. They shared a new song while confirming their debut album These Days will arrive on the 1st of November via London-based record label…
Jazz Club in Brighton: Offie Mag Presents Chloe Bodur, Yadasofi & Ebi Soda
From Offie Mag website: Patterns have just given us the keys to the Jazz Club for a few months so we’re opening up with some Jazz… in Brighton. Having investigated the term in our recently released magazine, ISSUE THREE, we’ve…
Gilles Peterson present first edition of We Out Here Festival
If you have no plans for the weekend, I have one for you. The best festival line up this summer, with wicked sound, fresh and popping live bands and DJs, mixing everything this website ate for dinner: jazz, soul, funk,…
Joe Armon-Jones feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow in ‘Yellow Dandelion’ from the upcoming album
Joe Armon-Jones feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow in “Yellow Dandelion” from Armon-Jones’s upcoming album. Armon-Jones is set to release his eagerly anticipated second album “Turn To Clear View” on September 20th via Brownswood Recordings. Album is promoted with a new single…
The Wicked Sound weekly playlist week 2
The Wicked Sound weekly playlist Week 2 new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. It's the second week of my blog and the second playlist with a selection of wicked tunes. A little…
Nérija – London’s jazz all-star collective – release debut album ‘Blume’
Nerija features some of the top players in London’s rising jazz scene. Every member of the band has its own side project: Nubya Garcia (Nubiya’s 5ive, Maisha), Sheila Maurice-Grey (Kokoroko), Cassie Kinoshi (SEED Ensemble, Kokoroko), Rosie Turton (Rosie’s 5ive), Shirley…