Marysa Ada – ‘Platonic’ After recently releasing her much-loved EP ‘Fumilayo’ earlier this month, Nigerian-American artist Marysa Ada looks to highlight her newest outing with the breezy new groove ‘Platonic’. Capturing a fresh and immersive aesthetic for her newest gem, she continues to shine as one of the more exciting names on the rise right […]
Tag: Jazz
Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets announce Montreux Jazz Festival 2024 concert
Some of the more notable concert venues are the more unusual ones, and sometimes this is due to an unusual event. A perfect example of that is the Casino in Montreux, Switzerland. For those unaware, the Deep Purple song Smoke On The Water is about a fire that struck the venue while Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention were there performing, in December 1971. The Montreux Jazz Festival was founded in 1967 and the Casino has always been a key venue for the event. In the 1970s, it broadened its scope from jazz to bring on various other musical genres (with Pink Floyd playing in 1970 at the Festival), and this year will see Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets join the list of musicians who have been fortunate enough to play the Festival! The band will be playing Montreux on July 13th, and tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday, April 19th) at 12pm (11am BST) through Tickets.MontreuxJazz.com (https://tickets.montreuxjazz.com/webshop/webticket/bestseatselect?eventId=442). It is the final date to be added to the European tour this year, and nicely fills the gap between the Portoroz and Graz gigs.
South East London Band Hypnogator Unleashes High-Octane Single ‘Little Jonny’
Hailing from South East London, the dynamic ensemble Hypnogator is making waves with their latest high-octane single, ‘Little Jonny’, a thrilling fusion of heavy-rock and psychedelic-prog to create a unique, fun and ultimately explosive experience. Produced by the band’s own drummer, Liam Gunning, whose credits include work with artists like Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Paris Paloma, […]
Molly Green Shines On New Single ‘She is Mighty’
Molly Green’s latest single, She is Mighty’ is a soulful ode to the resilience and uniqueness of her younger sister, Flo. As the first single from her highly anticipated 8-track mixtape, Molly showcases her signature blend of jazz, soul, and blues influences in this captivating anthem. From the moment the song begins, listeners are drawn […]
News: Bonneville Share New Single ‘Beautiful One’
Bonneville release the new single ‘Beautiful One,’ taken from their highly anticipated second album, ‘Flying Machine.’ Departing from their familiar retro-soul style, Bonneville ventures into uncharted territory with ‘Beautiful One,’ seamlessly blending deep funk, house, post-disco, and acid jazz in with the soul sound which fans have come to know and love. The track serves […]
Five For Friday – 19th January 2024
SARIKA – ‘Nightrunner’ After making her impactful introduction last year, fast-rising artist SARIKA is looking to continue that shimmering form into 2024 as she drops her emotive new single ‘Nightrunner’. With her warm and passionate vocals layered across a sweeping piano-led production throughout, she continues her rise as one of the more exciting names doing […]
Album review: Fantomacs – Harmonious Fusion
Fantomacs once again showcases his unique blend of electronic and jazz on the new album ‘Harmonious Fusion’—eight tracks that weave together intricate melodies, a melting pot of genres, and rich, intelligent musicianship. Opening with the Latin and funk-infused rhythms of ‘Airstream,’ Fantomacs quickly introduces his creative flair as layered drums meet swirling atmospheric electronics, tight […]
The Soulful Johnny Herman Releases Powerful New Jazz-inspired Single: ‘Ocelotoflounge’
Soulful soft rock singer-songwriter, Johnny Herman from Norwich, returns with his fourth successive solo single – ‘Ocelotoflounge’. The single is a love letter to jazz music, featuring incredibly charming vocals paired with thought-provoking lyrics to create a beautifully elegant record. The song pays homage to different jazz eras in its structure, fusing swing, yacht rock […]
Let’s celebrate Marianne Faithfull
Today is Marianne Faithfull’s birthday, and it is an occasion for looking back on her career that started almost 60 years ago in 1966. From there it was a bumpy road for her for several years. But after a dark … Continue reading
My favorite photos from 2023, part 2
Here is the second part of my personal favorite photos from 2023. They are not ranked, but all of them are special to me in one way or another. You will see 30 photos from different settings and genres. They … Continue reading