Spin the Circle: Surprise Chef – The Positive and the Negative
Melbourne's instrumental jazz-funk outfit Surprise Chef released a new 7' single The Positive and the Negative via Mr Bongo, alongside the Minoru Muraoka original on the flip side. Minoru Muraoka’s The Positive and the Negative is a firm favourite at Mr Bongo.…
THE BEST JAZZ ALBUMS 2021
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Jazz albums of 2021: 01. Marcos Resende & Index Marcos Resende & Index [FarOut] This album was recorded 45 years ago but sound so fresh like a recent release from a young band.…
THE BEST FUNK ALBUMS 2021
The Wicked Sound favorite Funk albums of 2021: 01. The Heritage Orchestra, Jules Buckley, Ghost Note The Breaks [Decca Records] The pioneering, Grammy award-winning composer, conductor, orchestrator, curator and artist Jules Buckley has teamed up with long-time collaborator and producer Chris…
THE BEST SOUL ALBUMS 2021
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Soul, Neo-Soul and R'n'B albums of 2021: 01. Jon Batiste We Are [Decca] WE ARE is a masterfully constructed and visionary album that represents a completely new sonic chapter for Jon Batiste…
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. …
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 BEST FUNK ALBUMS 2021 so far
The Wicked Sound favorite Funk albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Funk albums of 2021. 01. The Bamboos Hard Up [Pacific Theatre Records] On The Bamboos tenth…
THE BEST SOUL ALBUMS 2021 (SO FAR)
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Soul, Neo-Soul and R'n'B albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Soul albums of 2021. 01. Jon Batiste We Are [Decca] WE…
THE BEST EP 2021 (SO FAR)
The Wicked Sound favorite / best EP albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite EP albums of 2021. 01. Tamil Rogeon Son Of Nyx [Soul Bank Music] Melbourne-based, jazz violist/violinist…
Fresh sounds: First Beige feat Allysha Joy – Sudden Weight
Brisbane-based band First Beige presents their new track Sudden Weight featuring astonishing Allysha Joy. The infectious new track is jam-packed with syncopated rhythms, jazzy undertones, and prominent house grooves and vocal harmonisation, combining to create the funky dance floor rhythms…
Song of the Day: Sampology feat James Chatburn – Reassemble
Meanjin/Brisbane producer Sampology teams up with Australian/Berlin based songwriter James Chatburn on Reassemble, out via Middle Name Records. Reassemble is an uptempo and sweeping track, melding lush strings, woodwind and xylophone with Chatburn’s powerful voice, reminiscent of an emotional dream…
Song of the Day: 30/70 – Tastes Like Freedom
The irrepressible 30/70 return to Rhythm Section International with a hot and heavy surprise single, Tastes Like Freedom 9 minutes long free-floating jazz-funk. It’s a blissful, lively roller as much as it’s a nostalgia-drenched neo-soul love song. Emotive, intimate, and provoking…
Song of the Day: Hiatus Kaiyote – Get Sun (feat Arthur Verocai)
Hiatus Kaiyote released a new song Get Sun featuring Brazilian artist Arthur Verocai. Twice Grammy-nominated, Melbourne-based group Hiatus Kaiyote returns to announce their new album Mood Valiant, out June 25th via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. Comprised of Naomi “Nai…
Tamil Rogeon – Son Of Nyx [Soul Bank Music]
Melbourne-based, jazz violist/violinist and orchestral composer, Tamil Rogeon, returns with the new album Son Of Nyx, released on Soul Bank Music (part of the !K7 Music Group). His first full-length album in three years, Son of Nyx is one of…
Mulatu Astatke and Black Jesus Experience released a new song “Lijay”.
Mulatu Astatke and Black Jesus Experience released a new song “Lijay” the second single, after “Kulun Mankwaleshi” from their new collaborative album “To Know Without Knowing” (Agogo Records). The previous record “Cradle With Humanity” came out in 2016. This one…
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