All posts tagged: nu jazz

Check Out the new DIVVAS Cut ‘White Room’

London/Zurich experimental duo DIVVAS, consisting of Corinne Nora and Dave Eleanor, have unveiled their latest single 'White Room'. The track follows their previously released cut 'Koac'. Creating an alchemy of smokey, abstract jazz and haunting electronica, the ghostly vocals of Corinne Nora are met with colliding hi-hats, eerie effects and slow-driving, bouncy drum patterns.

Stream Gabriel Eva’s ‘HEY! (Alternative Mix)’

Last month rising artist Gabriel Eva shared her soul pop single 'HEY!'. She now unveils an alternative mix to the song. More of a remake, the tune is transformed into a future house / nu soul gem. Spacey synths topped with funky guitar licks all sit comfortably atop 4x4 drum kicks. Silky and chic, 'Hey' follows Eva's 2018 debut EP 'RISE UP'. Check it out.

Listen to Lick Neon’s ‘My Face Is Hangin’ Low’

Boston band Lick Neon step forth with their latest tune 'My Face Is Hangin' Low'. Taken from their debut album 'Be Good To Yourself', the cut is a silky and soulful bossa nova influenced tune that also embellishes some George Benson elements. Laid-back and breezy, this is a lovely track to welcome those spring on to summer vibes. Stream 'My Face Is Hangin' Low' down below.

KAOS Protokoll’s ‘New Chapter’ is a Deep Journey into Musical Expressionism

Jazz - a music that has been a source of cultural and spiritual connections of a people trapped in a cruel web of uncertainty; a sound that has undergone multiple transformations over decades whilst simultaneously taking the world by storm. This was the form of expression for a charismatic trumpeter from New Orleans to a North Carolina-born saxophonist who used it to communicate to the heavens above, proving the ultimate supremacy was that of love. Yet in 2018 with the general public's ears being more attuned to synth-driven pop songs or bass-quaking trap music, where jazz stands in the mainstream psyche is indeed that of question. However the counter question is, does it really matter? When the music is produced with passion, heart and respect it will find its way to touch the emotions of people.

Tora Shine on Their Debut Album ‘Take A Rest’

Australian band Tora are playing an interesting role in music at the moment in a sense that they glide between blurred lines of soul, electronica and indie pop with a strength lying in all three. Having already made a name for themselves recently playing mega festivals and shows spanning from Australia to Europe, on their debut LP 'Take A Rest', the four-piece outfit have opted for more of a soul-stirring, cosmic ride than a 'sweat it out on the floor' soundtrack.