Tag: JAZZ
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Truth ≠ Tribe Returns With New Sound, Single “S!” Out Now Via Menart
The band Truth ≠ Tribe is back with an explosive new sound. Their latest single, “S!”, serves as the first preview of their upcoming album, Zimstrela, set for release later this year under the Menart label. The track was written by Mak Murtić, with arrangements collaboratively shaped by Mak Murtić, Nenad Kovačić, Nenad Sinkauz, and…
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Sarah Blake Blends Jazz And Folk In Heartwarming Track “A Vida”
Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sarah Blake has released “A Vida,” a summer-ready bossa-folk track that shines grace and joy. Sarah, a Cape Town native trained at the South African College of Music, brings her mastery of the double bass and guitar to this enchanting release. Following the emotional depth of her Food For Thought album, “A…
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Miša Blam – Profesoru, S Ljubavlju (To Professor, With Love) 12″ (Discom)
Today, we have the privilege to write a few lines about one of the most important records in recent years. In times when the jazz music scene has been saturated by overly produced releases by artists and orchestras who favor complexity over the soul and feel, this particular piece of art arrives just in time…
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Top 40 Releases Of 2025
As we close the book on a phenomenal year of sound, we’re looking back at the records that defined our playlists and pushed the boundaries of what music can be. We had a blast diving into these releases over the past year, and narrowing them down to a final list was no small feat. Here…
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Top 25 Regional Releases Of 2025
As the dust settles on another prolific year for regional music, our Top 25 Regional Releases of 2025 highlights a year where the Balkan music scene thrived. The past twelve months saw a massive swell in productivity across almost every underground genre. Whether we are talking about unfiltered hardcore, punk rock, grunge, and alternative rock…
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Dark Satellite – Splitting Image CD
Let’s be real for a second, most progressive music can feel a little cold. It’s often technically perfect but emotionally empty. Then you have a band like Dark Satellite. Their latest full-length, Splitting Image, is the exact opposite of that. It’s a record sounding like it was forged in the back of a van, refined…
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Hear The Fusion: Mimika Orchestra’s New LP Pushes Jazz Boundaries
Mimika Orchestra, the innovative ensemble led by composer Mak Murtic, has released their new album Medzotermina. Originally founded in London, the orchestra is now based in Zagreb, Croatia, and masterfully blends the rich traditions of world music with the dynamic energy of contemporary jazz. The group exemplifies the power of music to connect and inspire…
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Millpool To Release Debut EP “One Last Midnight” On October 10th
London’s Millpool will release their debut EP One Last Midnight on October 10, recorded and mixed by Misha Hering (High Vis, IDLES). Blending post-hardcore, jazz, and noise rock, the EP’s title track channels Fugazi’s intensity and Shabaka Hutchings’ sax-driven power.
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Animal, Surrender! Release “A Boot For Every Bane” And Announce Fall Tour
Animal, Surrender! return with their highly anticipated new album A Boot for Every Bane, out now via Ernest Jenning Record Co. Featuring acclaimed singles “Misswanderer” and “Poinciana,” the record captures the band’s urgent and adventurous spirit. To celebrate, the band embark on a fall tour, kicking off with a record release show October 1 at…
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Mimika Orchestra Drop Stunning New Video “Zrcalo / Mirror” Ahead Of Album Release
With their new video “Zrcalo / Mirror”, Croatia’s Mimika Orchestra deliver a haunting, cinematic meditation where collapsing cityscapes give way to hidden forests, nature reclaiming space in a world of fragility and renewal. The track is a powerful prelude to their forthcoming album Medzotermina, promising another chapter in their genre-defying journey. Formed in London in…
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Interview: Sons Of The Mellow Mafia
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with David from Sons Of The Mellow Mafia, a project that instantly stands out for its rich blend of sounds and heartfelt vision. Though currently a studio endeavor, it carries the spirit of a band meant for the stage. With harmonica, mandolin, upright bass, piano, and drums at…
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Nabil Muquit – Augustina
In a world filled with overly aggressive, raw, and energetic music, sometimes we need to slow down and play some calm, soothing, relaxing, and ethereal music that will prompt us to contemplate, meditate, or enjoy fine pieces of sonic artistry. Still, the contemporary music scene is packed with artists and bands who often overly exploit…
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