"Today's Song" is the new single by Foo Fighters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R-zrySoHNk
Tag: New Music
McKinley Dixon: “Magic, Alive!”
Thanks to Faux Jr. for introducing me to Maryland hip-hop artist McKinley Dixon. His new album Magic, Alive! was released a month ago. Dixon is a rarity in the world of hip-hop because he performs with a live band. The band presents a groove throughout the album that combines jazz, funk, and soul into a … Continue reading McKinley Dixon: “Magic, Alive!”
Wadada Leo Smith and Vijay Iyer: Defiant Life
Sunday is jazz day. There was a period in my 20s when I was obsessed with searching out vinyl releases by artists connected to the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), a non-profit agency created in the 1960s by Chicago musicians focused in avant-garde jazz. One artist I discovered during this period is … Continue reading Wadada Leo Smith and Vijay Iyer: Defiant Life
Styx: “Build and Destroy”
Styx have a new album coming out soon. "Build and Destroy" is the first single. It is a groovin' slice of prog-pop, and although it isn't spectacular it is worth a listen for anyone who likes this sort of thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej6-Tt5Xpyc
Little Simz: “Young”
Little Simz released a new album a month ago. As with all of her releases, it is a heady mix of R&B, soul, pop, and hip-hop. The music is far more interesting than most modern hip-hop and her lyrics are always introspective and intriguing. Ms. Faux, Faux Jr., and I were recently talking about the … Continue reading Little Simz: “Young”
Nicole Zuraitis: “So Far Away”
Sunday is jazz day. Jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis just released a new album titled siren songs volume 2. It includes seven tunes, including covers such as the standards "Willow Weep for Me" and "You Oughtta Be In Pictures" as well as jazz versions of pop songs such as Carole King's "So Far Away" and Stevie … Continue reading Nicole Zuraitis: “So Far Away”
Matmos: “Steel Tongues”
Matmos are an avant-garde electronic duo who have been composing mind-expanding soundscapes for the last 30 years. Their new album is called Metallic Life Review and is one of my favorite collections of difficult listening this year. The first five tracks, including "Steel Tongues," are a diverse collection of shorter explorations of samples, effects, and … Continue reading Matmos: “Steel Tongues”
The Mekons: “You’re Not Singing Anymore” and “Falling Leaves”
The Mekons are the last remaining original punk band, although they have not made punk music for over 40 years. I have been a Mekons fan since I first reviewed their 1989 album The Mekons Rock and Roll for my college radio station, so any new music they create is a gift. Their new album … Continue reading The Mekons: “You’re Not Singing Anymore” and “Falling Leaves”
The Pro-Teens: “Peachfuzz”
It's funky Friday! After 2 days of old-school hip hop featuring Zev Love X (MF Doom) of KMD, it makes sense to showcase the new album by Australian retro-funk group The Pro-Teens today. Their new album is titled Your Concurrence in the Above is Assumed and pays homage to the music of MF Doom. Their … Continue reading The Pro-Teens: “Peachfuzz”
John Fogerty: “Up Around the Bend”
John Fogerty has a new album coming out in August. It is titled Legacy and features new versions of old CCR tunes. "Up Around the Bend" is the first single. This has always been one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands, and it is insane that the music of CCR still … Continue reading John Fogerty: “Up Around the Bend”
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