Tag: SOUL
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IZN Released “Sunset Orange Miata,” A Chill Pop Summer Anthem With Jazz-Inspired Warmth
With “Sunset Orange Miata,” IZN delivers a breezy chill pop single infused with subtle jazz undertones, a soundtrack tailor-made for late summer drives and sunlit evenings. As the first of four planned releases in 2025, the track signals an ambitious year for the Spanish-American artist, whose music reflects a fluid blend of cultural and linguistic…
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Westbound Train Share First Track From The Upcoming Album “Sing The Ghost Away”
Acclaimed ska and soul collective Westbound Train will release their long-awaited new album Sing the Ghost Away on November 7, 2025. The band’s most dynamic and resonant work to date, the record is a bold evolution that reaffirms their place as torchbearers of modern ska, rocksteady, and classic soul. Produced by frontman Obi Fernandez (vocals, trombone) and drummer Eric Novod, and mixed/mastered…
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Fishbone Released Video For “Suckered By Sabotage”
Legendary rock-punk-funk pioneers Fishbone deliver a mixed-media video featuring animation and live show footage for “Suckered by Sabotage”, a sonically wild, genre-defying ride through the pitfalls of overthinking, insecurity, and creative dysfunction. “This song is about: the results of too much second-guessing and overthinking, coupled with insecurity and self-doubt,” says frontman Angelo Moore. “Leaving one unfulfilled and incomplete. This…
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Stone Arch Rivals – Sitting On The Eastside
There are two types of bands existing on an ever-evolving modern music scene. On one side, we have music outlets repeatedly reinventing the same old wheel, while the other side tries to sound as unique as possible. Stone Arch Rivals, an outstanding American quintet based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, delivers a unique and innovative sound that…
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Maja Rivić – Drugo Sunce LP (Menart)
There are moments in the vast constellation of contemporary jazz when a distinctive voice organically emerges and conjures tremendous amounts of passion, energy, and presence rarely heard or seen on the music scene nowadays. On her debut solo album Drugo Sunce, exceptional Croatian vocalist and composer Maja Rivić inhabits the sound constructed by her impressive…
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Paulo And The Problems – Lotus Blanc (feat. Dude Low)
Some artists rely upon an already proven formula, repeated by renowned acts over the years. Others tend to break the rules and shapeshift the boundaries of their music, delivering fine pieces of artistry that will immediately resonate with the broader auditorium. Paulo And The Problems, a US artist based in Raleigh, continuously expands his sonic…
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Interview: Fishbone
I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Dowd – keyboardist, trombonist, vocalist, and founding member of the legendary band Fishbone. With a genre-bending legacy that spans over four decades, Fishbone has consistently defied labels, fusing ska, punk, funk, soul, and metal into a energetic, fresh, unique sound. In our conversation, we dove deep into…
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Interview: Marc Wasserman, the author of “Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat”
Best known for his deep involvement in the ska scene as a musician, podcaster, and writer, Wasserman returns with Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat, a heartfelt tribute to one of the genre’s most influential bands. In our conversation, we delved into the making of the book, his lifelong admiration…
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FISHBONE Share New Song And Video “Last Call In America”
Iconic punk-ska-funk pioneers Fishbone are set to release their latest single and music video, “Last Call in America,” which was co-written by original members Christopher Dowd and Walter “Dirty Walt” Kibby and features the godfather of funk, George Clinton, out on April 25. The track serves as the second single from their forthcoming album Stockholm Syndrome, due out…
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Luke Tangerine – Pastlife Mix (feat. Kate Pending)
Not so long ago, we had a chance to review one of Luke Tangerine‘s recent works where he collaborated with NDGE to deliver a catch tune called “To Be Yours.” It’s needless to say both nailed their duties in the song, offering such a pleasant listening experience to the crowd. If you’re familiar with Tangerine’s…
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Poke A Brain – Love, Resentment & Mortality
“Love, Resentment & Mortality” is the latest release by Poke A Brain, an incredible American music outlet based in Ohio. It’s his first release this year, arriving after a series of marvelous singles released throughout the years. For this debut record, Poke A Brain gathered many incredible singers and musicians, so “Love, Resentment & Mortality”…
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Black Viiolet – After You LP (Adrenalin Fix Music)
It has been a while since we had a chance to write about lounge and pop music on our pages, and Black Viiolet has treated us with “After You,” a marvelous debut full-length album that immediately pulled us into the whirlwind built upon raw emotion, clever songwriting, and impressive musical performance. Helmed by Nicole Laurenne,…
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