Fresh sounds: Alex Hitchcock feat. midori jaeger – Wolf and Nina
London saxophonist and composer Alex Hitchcock presents Wolf And Nina, a first single featuring Midori Jaeger, lifted from his upcoming album Dream Band, due on the 19th of Nov via Barcelona-based label Fresh Sounds New Talent. A Dream Band is…
Song of the Day: Ill Considered – The Lurch
London's free-wheeling live improvisers Ill Considered released a new single The Lurch featuring Tamar Osborn, Sarathy Korwar, Theon Cross and more. The band open a new chapter in their career with their first fully produced studio album Liminal Space out…
Song of the Day: Michael Kiwanuka – Beautiful Life
Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka shares his new song Beautiful Life, from a soundtrack to Orlando von Einsiedel’s new documentary Convergence: Courage In A Crisis, which is out on Netflix on October 12. Kiwanuka is a British singer-songwriter and record…
Fresh sounds: Joy Crookes – When You Were Mine
Joy Crookes shares a new video for When You Were Mine from her much anticipated debut album Skin due for release October 15th via Insanity Records A proud South Londoner of Bangladesh and Irish heritage, Joy Crookes is a singer-songwriter, a masterful…
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 BEATS ALBUMS 2021 (SO FAR)
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Beats, Instrumental Hip Hop albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Beats albums of 2021. 01. Jazz Spastiks Camera of Sound [Jazz Plastic] …
THE BEST COMPILATIONS 2021 (SO FAR)
Here is the selection of The Wicked Sound favorite / best compilation albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Compilations of 2021. 01. VA Indaba Is [Brownswood Recordings] Brownswood…
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: Levitation Orchestra – Life Is Suffering/Send And Receive Love Only
London's collective Levitation Orchestra released a new single Life Is Suffering/Send And Receive Love Only from the band forthcoming album Illusions & Realities. Levitation Orchestra presents one of the most adventurous albums to bless our ears in 2021, bringing together…
Song of the Day: Swindle, Loyle Carner, Kojey Radical, Jnr Williams – LOST
British hip-hop producer Swindle came back with the new track Lost featuring Loyle Carner, Kojey Radical, and Jnr Williams. Lost is the first single off the new project, which will follow 2019's No More Normal album. This song for me…
Song of the Day: Theon Cross – We Go Again
An award-winning tuba player and composer Theon Cross released his new single We Go Again. Theon not only redefines what can be done with his instrument but also transcends traditional genre conventions with his heady brew of low-end theory combined…
Fresh sounds: Mammoth – Ourglass
Jazz quartet Mammoth presents their new single Ourglass, lifted from their debut EP planned for September 2021. The tune follows their debut single Erlanger. A band made of sought-after touring and session musicians including drummer Harry Pope (Alfa Mist, Neue…
Re Imagined: Samm Henshaw – Still Broke (Keyon Harrold remix)
Samm Henshaw releases Keyon’s Cocktail mix of Still Broke from Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold. Harrold is responsible for the incredible trumpet section in the original, now provides us with a cocktail remix, which sees his instrument take the lead. The…
Song of the Day: Mr Jukes & Barney Artist feat Kofi Stone- Check The Pulse
Mr Jukes and Barney Artist have teamed up with Kofi Stone for new single Check The Pulse, from Mr Jukes & Barney Artist forthcoming collaborative album The Locket. One of our dreams for the album was to have a…
Fresh sounds: MckNasty, Kojey Radical and Laudable – Not Nice
Jazz drummer and musical director MckNasty shares a new track Not Nice, featuring Kojey Radical and South African rapper Laudable, from his biographical LP As Things Grow. The single was born out of the collective experiences of three black men. Sonically…
Rosie Turton – Expansions and Transformations: Part I & II [self released]
Rosie Turton self-released her new EP, Expansions and Transformations: Part I & II. It follows the release of the trombonist’s debut LP Rosie’s 5ive (Jazz re:freshed) in 2019, which solidified her unique voice as a composer and bandleader within the UK…
Video of the Day: Little Simz – Woman
Little Simz released a brand new song Woman, produced by Inflo and featuring Cleo Sol on vocal. She also presented it live on Later... with Jools Holland. I love it when I see women doing their thing and…
Fresh Sounds: Cyrano – White Wine
London-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Cyrano released his debut single White Wine. Cyrano’s White Wine is one of immediate friendship; on fleeting moments with consequential strangers who shift your worldview in one late-night conversation. The track celebrates those spontaneous hours…
Re Imagined: Jordan Rakei – Lover, You Should’ve Come Over (Jeff Buckley)
Jordan Rakei shares his cover version of Jeff Buckley's song Lover, You Should've Come Over from his forthcoming compilation Late Night Tales. London-based soul Late Night Tales celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Jordan…
