Jet West – Wake Up

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“Wake Up” is the title of the new studio album by Jet West, released this week. This is the second full-length record by the beach rock band from San Diego that entered the scene in 2010 with their debut album, entitled “Dropping In”. Emitting the laid-back California vibe, the group … Continue Reading →

Ash Koley – Elements

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Ash Koley’s second album, titled “Elements”, is out now. The pop duo from Winnipeg, Canada, is named after lead singer Ash Koley and is best known for the single “Don’t Let Your Feet Touch Ground” off their debut album “Inventions”. Their new release, featuring the lead single “Criminal”, comes with … Continue Reading →

Iyeoka – Gold

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Singer, poet, and activist Iyeoka returns with her fourth studio album, entitled “Gold”. The new record by the Nigerian-American artist from Boston features 13 tracks with an eclectic mix of soul, dance, jazz, and poetry. “Gold” is a brilliant follow-up to 2010’s “Say Yes”, and like its predecessor it is … Continue Reading →

Review: Gentleman & Ky-Mani Marley – Conversations

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Ky-Mani Marley has only one memory of his father, Bob Marley, who passed away when he was barely five years old. He would never get to experience what the other Marley children shared with their father, but as an artist he has stepped into his natural birthright as a recognized … Continue Reading →

Broods – Conscious

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Broods have released their second LP, titled “Conscious”. The electropop duo from New Zealand shot to fame in 2014 with their debut album “Evergreen”, and like their first album, “Conscious” is produced by hitmaker Joel Little. For more info, including tour dates, go to broodsmusic.com

Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway

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The Getaway is the eleventh studio album that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have released. The Chili Peppers have been given many genre titles from funk to punk, psychedelic to jam band. Whatever it’s called, the method of their madness has been working for over 30 years now. Notable achievements … Continue Reading →

Chrisette Michele – Milestone

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“Milestone”, the fifth studio album by Grammy Award winner Chrisette Michele, has been released. In addition to her successful solo records, the 33-year-old singer is known for her work with hip-hop artists like Jay Z on the single “Lost One”, The Roots on “Rising Up”, plus her collaborations with Nas, … Continue Reading →

Brandy Clark – Big Day In A Small Town

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Brandy Clark releases her second album, entitled “Big Day In A Small Town”. The title refers to the country singer’s hometown of Morton, Washington, and the songs revolve around stories and people from her early days in this town. Brandy Clark has moved to Nashville since and found success as … Continue Reading →

Sabrina Starke

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Singer and songwriter Sabrina Starke has released her fifth studio album. The Surinamese-Dutch artist, who lives in Rotterdam, delivers twelve delicate tracks on her self-titled LP. Since her 2008 debut, “Yellow Brick Road”, which features the hit single “Do For Love”, Sabrina Starke is known for her unique fusion of … Continue Reading →

Dierks Bentley – Black

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Country singer Dierks Bentley has published his eighth studio album, titled “Black”. His new LP includes the hit single “Somewhere On A Beach”, plus a beautiful duet with Maren Morris entitled “I’ll Be The Moon”, and a guest appearance by Elle King on the song “Different For Girls”. Dierks Bentley … Continue Reading →