Song of the Day: Daniel Villarreal – Salute
Chicago's drummer Daniel Villarreal shares his new song Salute, from his forthcoming album Lados B, released by International Anthem. On October 15th and 16th, 2020, drummer Daniel Villarreal was joined by guitarist Jeff Parker and bassist Anna Butterss for two…
Song of the Day: Danger Mouse & Jemini The Gifted One – Brooklyn Bazquiat
Hip hop duo Danger Mouse & Jemini The Gifted One released a new single Brooklyn Bazquiat, from their long-awaited second studio album Born Again. Danger Mouse and Jemini The Gifted One have teamed up once again to release their latest…
Song of the Day: Black Pumas – Mrs Postman
Texas' psychedelic soul band Black Pumas shares a new song Mrs Postman, from the band's forthcoming second studio album Chronicles of a Diamond. On songs like Mrs. Postman, Black Pumas reaffirm their status as a vital force in moving the…
Song of the Day: Jaimie Branch – borealis dancing
Today's Song of the Day is a punk-jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch new song borealis dancing, from her posthumous new album Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)). In July of 2022, just one month before Jaimie…
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…
Fresh Sounds: Dezron Douglas – More Coffee Please
Acclaimed jazz bassist Dezron Douglas released his new single More Coffee Please, from his forthcoming new album Atalaya, coming soon 18th of November on International Anthem. ATALAYA is new work by bassist Dezron Douglas, and it is alive. That is,…
Song of the Day: Butcher Brown – Black Man Ft. Michael Millions
Richmond-based five-piece collective Butcher Brown return with their new single BLACK MAN featuring fellow Richmond rapper and songwriter Michael Millions. Directed by award-winning producer, cinematographer and director Shirod Greene, the raucous video for BLACK MAN finds the band back in school, rallying the…
Song of the Day: E.J. Strickland – Language Of The Unheard
World-class drummer and composer E.J. Strickland unveil his new single Language Of The Unheard, from the collaborative album Black Lives - from Generation to Generation. He recorded the song with an all-star line-up of new stars of contemporary jazz -…
Song of the Day: Groundation – Human Race
Reggae band Groundation has released the second single Human Race, from their upcoming album One Rock. More than two decades into a storied career, Groundation returns this year with their 10th studio album, One Rock. The band, formed in 1998 by…
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…
Song of the Day: Brian Jackson – All Talk
Brian Jackson offers up the LP’s lead single All Talk, from his forthcoming studio album, This Is Brian Jackson, which is to be released on BBE Music in May 2022 Produced by Phenomenal Handclap Band founder Daniel Collás, This Is…
Spin The Circle: The Soul Chance Ft. Wesley Bright – Who Could It Be / Goodbye
Colemine Records released a series of brand new 45' singles, including a reggae duo The Soul Chance featuring Wesley Bright and their heavy reggae tune Who Could It Be / Goodbye. A cross-country collaboration reaffirms that a strong Ohio-California connection…
Spin The Circle: Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos – Sunk In The Mist / Lava Rock
Colemine Records released a series of brand new 45' singles, including a reggae band Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos and their sweet soulful reggae tracks Sunk In The Mist / Lava Rock. A bonus cut from Jr. Thomas' Rockstone sessions in L.A.,…
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…
Song of the Day: Kamasi Washington – The Garden Path
The saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington debuts his new song The Garden Path, live on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kamasi appears on the show with his West Coast Get Down crew including his father Rickey Washington, Miles Mosley, Tony Austin, Cameron Graves, Ryan…
Fresh Sounds: Allie Wilding – Castles Burning
Soulful producer and saxophonist Allie Wilding releases her second single Castles Burning, taken from her forthcoming EP, The Love-Chord, out February 11, 2022. Castles Burning is a jazzy hip-hop, soul/funk instrumental inspired by Neil Young’s Don’t Let It Bring You Down.…
Spin The Circle: Joey Quiñones – For You / On Taitt St.
Colemine Records released a series of brand new 45' singles, including a soulful singer Joey Quiñones and his Studio One style rocksteady reggae tracks For You / On Taitt St. As the leader of the modern Chicano soul outfit, Thee…
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…