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Soothing experimental jazz, a sunny new song, rock with an infusion of soul and more new music
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Soothing experimental jazz, a sunny new song, rock with an infusion of soul and more new music
The title track from Israel-born, LA-based saxophonist and composer Daniel Rotem’s forthcoming LP, “Wave Nature” is a melodic, jazz-adjacent soundscape with an ethereal synth infusion. The textured, expressive arrangement debuts alongside a contemplative …
From the upcoming Sun Ra tribute album Nuclear War (set for release 26 May) comes Georgia Anne Muldrow’s “Nuke’s Blues,” featuring trumpet player Josef Leimberg. It’s just as beautifully chaotic and avant-garde …
Jazzy spoken-word, a beloved R&B ballad, a soulful lament and more new music
Singer, songwriter and musician Bobby Caldwell has passed away at 71. Beginning his musical career as a teenager, he performed in Vegas as part of Katmandu, then as a guitarist in Little …
An infectious synth-pop song, a lush indie track, a silky single and more new music
Supergroup Dinner Party—comprising Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder—returns with “Insane,” another sublime track fusing jazz, R&B, soul and funk while incorporating hip-hop production. With vocals by Ant Clemons …
Sprawling experimental jazz, synth-heavy alt-pop, expressive alt-folk and more new music
Natural Information Society—an ensemble led by avant-garde composer and musician Joshua Abrams—is poised to release Since Time Is Gravity next month, and from it shares the 13-minute “Stigmergy.” The mesmerizing, sprawling piece …
Toronto-based group Bernice shares the pretty tune “Underneath My Toe,” carried by singer-songwriter Robin Dann’s delicate vocals. With elements of soft jazz, lo-fi funk and pop, the track is an ode to …