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  • www.thewickedsound.com Daniel Villarreal Salute [International Anthem]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 01/10/2023
  • www.thewickedsound.com Danger Mouse & Jemini The Gifted One - Brooklyn Bazquiat (photo Maya Hayuk)
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 30/09/2023
  • www.thewickedsound.com Black Pumas Mrs Postman [ATO Records]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 28/09/2023
  • www.thewickedsound.com Jamie Branch borealis dancing [International Anthem]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 26/09/2023
  • www.thewickedsound.com BTTRFLY Quintet Buried Treasure [Mocean Records]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 09/11/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Dezron Douglas More Coffee Please [International Anthem]
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    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,…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 06/11/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Butcher Brown Black Man Ft. Michael Millions [Concorde Jazz]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 19/05/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com E.J. Strickland, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Lydia Harrell, Michael King, Ben Williams Language Of The Unheard
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    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 -…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 11/03/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Groundation feat. Israel Vibration & The Abyssinians Original Riddim
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 25/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com FUNK The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble The Other Side [Colemine]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 22/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com FUNK Trombone Shorty Come Back [Blue Note Records]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 21/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Brian Jackson All Talk [BBE Music]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 16/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com-Spin-The-Circle-45-The-Soul-Chance-Ft.-Wesley-Bright-Who-Could-It-Be-Goodbye-Colemine
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 11/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Spin The Circle 45 Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos Sunk In The Mist Lava Rock [Colemine]
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    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.,…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 11/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Greyboy Allstars I've Got Reasons Get A Job [Knowledge Room Recordings]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 09/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Kamasi Washington The Garden Path
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 03/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Allie Wilding Catles Burnig The Love-Chord
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    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.…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 03/02/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com Spin The Circle 45 Joey Quiñones For You On Taitt St [Colemine]
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 24/01/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com-Spin-The-Circle-45-Freddy-DeBoe-Band-Remeber-The-Good-Times-D-Bo-Daptone-Records
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 20/01/2022
  • www.thewickedsound.com-SOUL-Lady-Wray-Joy-Pain-Big-Crown-Records
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    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…

    By Wicked Sound Selector 20/01/2022
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