All posts tagged: Jazz

Stream Bemyoda’s ‘Sketch: The Reprise’ EP

Back in 2013, Lagos singer Bemyoda released his debut EP 'Sketch'. Now as 2015 comes to a close, he has re-released the recording, re-produced and re-mastered. The outcome is Bemyoda's 'Sketch: The Reprise' EP, produced by Paul Scholten. Recorded in Lagos and Nashville, the five song offering is a premium bridge of jazz, folk and soul delivered by a heartfelt voice that sounds like no other at the moment. Bemyoda's 'Sketch: The Reprise' is out now on QuirkTheory Music.

Preview Eryn Allen Kane’s ‘Aviary: Act 1’ EP

Fans of Chance the Rapper and Donnie Trumpet & The Socials Experiment's LP 'Surf' are already familiar with Chicago-based singer Eryn Allen Kane, who contributed vocals on six tracks. Kane also worked with the one and only Prince for his Freddie Gray-dedicated song 'Baltimore'. More than ready to place her stake in the business as a solo artist, Eryn Allen Kane has announced the first of a two part EP. 'Aviary: Act 1' is a four song stroll down the roads of organic soul and jazz from a promising voice that commands the attention to be heard.

ColoRising Mixes 18: Thus Owls

Comprised of Swedish-Canadian couple Simon and Erika Angell, Montreal-based Thus Owls are one of the most exciting bands in music today. Skillfully crafting rhythms that blend alt-rock, post-classical, punk, noise, folk, jazz and pop, all meshed into their distinct and cinematic sound, Thus Owls' recordings are like pieces of art that jump straight off of the canvas, landing directly into your psyche.

Osunlade Drops a New Mix

After only sharing a mix less than a week ago, house and soul maestro Osunlade has uploaded another selection in which he calls 'Just Lyk Dat'. The set is packed with loads of styles ranging from deep house to tech and tribal. This is a good way to transition into the weekend, with the mix also available to download. You can stream it down at the bottom.

Marcel Lune Interview

Although semi-new in the scene, Bristol's Motz Workman, known under the moniker of Marcel Lune, composes tracks with the skills of a well-seasoned producer with a tenure of two decades under his or her belt. Crafting foward-thinking rhythms encompassing soul, broken beat, 2-step, jazz, house and Hip-Hop, his music has enticed the ears of Gilles Peterson, Rustie and Addison Groove, just to name a few. Having released EPs on labels such as Studio Rockers and Audio Dougnuts, his songs are true audible voyages, ripe with change-ups and intricate arrangements.