Fresh Sounds: BTTRFLY Quintet – Buried Treasure
The jazz and funk supergroup BTTRFLY QUINTET released their debut album Coast, alongside the fantastic new single Buried Treasure. BTTRFLY QUINTET is the newly formed project of; Eric "Benny" Bloom (Lettuce), Dominc Lalli (Big Gigantic), Adam Deitch (Lettuce), Borahm Lee…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #15 (2022) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #15 (2022) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Hermanos Gutiérrez, Leland Whitty, Surprise Chef, FKJ, Marquis Hill, maassai, Samora Pinderhughes, Tom Skinner, Kham…
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: Emil Evans – Caramel
South-London-based singer-songwriter Emil Evans presents his new funky single Caramel. Known for his gravelly vocals and buttery falsetto, Emil Evans, the young soulful singer, creates a sound that not only nods to the past but feels authentic and contemporary. The South-London…
Fresh Sounds: Tom McGuire & the Brassholes – D.R.E.A.D
Glasgow funk powerhouse Tom McGuire & The Brassholes released their highly anticipated next single D.R.E.A.D. This new killer funk is following up their 2021 singles Super Solid Soul Vehicle and Oh Savanna (with horns arrangements by Liam Shortall from corto.alto).After…
Song of the Day: The Jazz Defenders & Doc Brown – Perfectly Imperfect
Bristol's jazz group The Jazz Defenders dropped a new single Perfectly Imperfect, featuring Doc Brown from the band's forthcoming new album King Phoenix for Haggis Records. A big departure from the previous album comes via the two hip-hop/jazz tracks, both singles,…
Song of the Day: The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – The Other Side
San Diego's instrumental soul band The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble released a new instrumental soul/funk/jazz single The Other Side, ahead of the band's forthcoming fourth studio album Step Down. The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble are definitely on a roll coming off…
Song of the Day: Trombone Shorty – Come Back
New Orleans musical icon's Trombone Shorty released a new single Come Back, from his forthcoming new album Lifted. Trombone Shorty will release his highly anticipated new studio album Lifted on April 29th on Blue Note Records. For his first album in five years, he…
Fresh Sounds: The Last Humanist – Beat Around The Bush
Composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Giannis Floros aka The Last Humanist released his second album I Don`t Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing on 10th December 2021 under Rational Culture Records. A constantly morphing funk, breaks project with distinct and intriguing…
Song of the Day: Greyboy Allstars – I’ve Got Reasons
The Greyboy Allstars released a new track I've Got Reasons from the forthcoming cover album Get A Job: Music From Original Broadcast Series Soul Dream. The Greyboy Allstars have announced the April 1st release of Get a Job: Music from the Original…
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…
Spin The Circle: Freddy DeBoe Band – Remember (The Good Times)
Freddy DeBoe, longtime Charles Bradley and the Extraordinaires saxman and stalwart debut his first 45 with two burning, funky instrumental sides Remember (The Good Times) and El Gato Loco. Remember the Good Times breezy, mid-tempo groove and soulful horn melody…
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: 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…
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 REISSUES 2021
Here is the selection of The Wicked Sound favourite / best reissues, historical releases, and lost albums of 2021: 01. Sun Ra Lanquidity (Definitive Edition) [Strut] Strut presents the definitive edition of Sun Ra’s classic Lanquidity album from 1978…
Album Picks: Flyjack – Pan Am [Big Indie Records]
Flyjack latest release Pan Am its latest and most ambitious album to date, featuring 8 instrumental originals and a cover of soul-jazz classic Dig On It, by Jimmy McGriff. The album was recorded while the band was on hiatus during…
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