Disclaimer: If you’re not interested in a lesson in elaborate soundscapes or composition arrangement aesthetics as it relates to sound theory art form, then this is NOT your album. So, what does that even mean? …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, eleventh studio album by The Roots, is dense with … Continue Reading →
The past quarter of a century has seen The Roots truly evolve within the sphere of American popular music, positioning the group as one of many foundational cornerstones. By now, they are truly ubiquitous as a band, having produced more than fifteen records, EPs and collaborative albums with artists from … Continue Reading →
This month marks the release of the second posthumous album of Michael Jackson, Xscape, a record showcasing eight songs written for him between 1983 and 2001. Featuring modern production and new instrumentation, Xscape, executive produced by industry veteran Antonio ‘LA’ Reid and super producer Timbaland, goes great lengths to contemporize … Continue Reading →
The new album ‘Shine On’ by Sarah McLachlan was inspired by her father’s passing and her own appreciation for life. She states that this album is about moving through the second half of her life in a more mindful and meaningful way, recognizing that every day, every moment is precious … Continue Reading →
Legendary virtuoso Carlos Santana and his band have released their next major album, Corazón, a fifteen-track joint labor of love featuring collaborations with some of the biggest Latin music icons in the world. Almost 15 years ago, Santana’s Supernatural went multi-platinum and won nine Grammys, including Album of the Year. … Continue Reading →
Pop music sensation Lindsey Stirling is back with her new album ‘Shatter Me’ and her massive online following will be delighted by her captivating new music videos. The dancing violinist delivers another album full of catchy tunes, getting her fans excited to catch her on world tour this year. For … Continue Reading →
Rea Garvey’s second solo album Pride will not only conquer your heart by storm but also take you onto an adventurous roller coaster ride through an overflow of emotions and magical Irish scenery. In the blink of an eye you will find yourself strolling cheerfully through the alleys of Dublin, … Continue Reading →
The Grammy Award-winning guitar guru Carlos Santana is set to release his next major album, Corazón, on May 6th, a record that will be his first bona fide love letter specifically to his Latin roots. Considered one of the world’s best-known musical signatures, Santana began delivering his form of musical … Continue Reading →
With the release of his third studio album, Afropolitan Dreams, Blitz The Ambassador formally launches brand ‘Afropolitan’ in a symbolic way. Like any great trademark, brand Afropolitan is built to embody identity, untold immigrant narratives, catalogues of global artistic, social and political experiences, ranges of emotions, new paradigms in the … Continue Reading →
As an artist, Blitz The Ambassador has mastered the form of mashup, taking the African music realm and fusing it with all things hip-hop, funk, rock and soul. While musical genres like High Life and Afrobeat are immediately present in his music, listening deeply reveals a definitive diasporic musical melange. … Continue Reading →
