RZA – Bobby Digital And The Pit Of Snakes

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Hip-Hop artist RZA has published a new EP, “Bobby Digital And The Pit Of Snakes”. The 53-year-old Wu-Tang Clan mastermind and production wizard of most of the group’s releases once again dives into the role of Bobby Digital, his alter ego on several of his solo works. It is RZA’s … Continue Reading →

Jeremy Loops – Heard You Got Love

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South African singer-songwriter and music producer Jeremy Loops has released his third studio album, entitled “Heard You Got Love”. The 38-year-old musician from Cape Town incorporates elements of reggae, rock, pop, and world music into his new record. With the song “Happy Birthday”, Loops has created a feel-good track about … Continue Reading →

Haley Johnsen – Goner

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Haley Johnsen has released her second studio album, entitled “Goner”. After publishing her exceptional debut LP, “Golden Days”, in 2019, Johnsen was nominated for Emerging Artist Of The Year at the Pop Awards 2020. Now the 33-year-old musician from Portland, Oregon, follows up with a worthy sophomore effort. The twelve-track … Continue Reading →

Harry Styles – Harry’s House

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“Harry’s House”, the third studio album by British pop star Harry Styles, is out now. The 28-year-old singer of One Direction fame has emerged from one of the best-selling boy bands of all time with a successful solo career. “Sign Of The Times”, the lead single of his self-titled debut … Continue Reading →

Review: Hannah Baiardi – Magic

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Not many voices can move you to your very core. But Hannah Baiardi is one of them. The young musician is releasing “Magic”, her third studio album, and it’s really worth the experience. The American artist studied jazz at the University of Michigan, but what she does with music cannot … Continue Reading →

Tank And The Bangas – A Masterclass in Fusion Music

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The year was 2011. It was open mic night at the BlackStar cafe in New Orleans, a weekly event dubbed Liberation Lounge. Glasses clinking against each other, musical instruments getting tuned, vocalists doing their warm-ups, and butterflies dancing in the bellies of excited performers. This open mic show was special … Continue Reading →

Sigrid – How To Let Go

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Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid has released her sophomore album, “How To Let Go”. The follow-up to her full-length debut, “Sucker Punch”, comes with a cover image presenting the 25-year-old rising star standing on the roof of a car in a beautiful red dress. Sigrid’s bold posture symbolizes the self-empowering and life-affirming … Continue Reading →

Willie Nelson – A Beautiful Time

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Willie Nelson’s new studio album, “A Beautiful Time”, is out now. Released on the 89th birthday of the veteran country musician, the 14-track record features a collection of original songs and two covers, Leonard Cohen’s “Tower Of Song” and The Beatles’ “With A Little Help From My Friends”. The original … Continue Reading →

Jewel – Freewheelin’ Woman

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Jewel has published her ninth studio album, entitled “Freewheelin’ Woman”. The twelve-track record of folk, rock, pop, country and soul music elements is her first new album in seven years. It was largely written by the 47-year-old singer herself and the production was handled in collaboration with Butch Walker. Jewel … Continue Reading →

Review: Eric Roberson – Lessons

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Eric Roberson is back at it. Criminally underrated, he has built a loyal following since his debut LP, “Esoteric”, came out in 2001. Sporting his characteristic velvety tone and lyrical wizardry, the King of Indie Soul is releasing his ninth full-length album, “Lessons”. The previews we’ve heard – like the … Continue Reading →