Follow ANITA ECCLESTON via: With “Winter Gala,” Anita Eccleston transforms cherished Christmas carols into a mesmerizing lofi jazz celebration that feels nostalgic. Known for her jazz trumpet mastery and velvet vocals, this album deconstructs familiar holiday tunes, reconstructing them with ambient beats, ethereal vocal layers, and warm brass tones. The album opens with “Good King,”…
Follow Sola Akingbola &The Eegun Rhapsodies via: Sola Akingbola’s latest album, “How Should I” fuses culture into a cohesive journey. He transforms his Nigerian heritage and British upbringing into a powerful, rhythmic journey. Known for his work with Jamiroquai and his award-winning compositions for Bob Hearts Abishola, Akingbola explores identity, heritage, and his unique transcontinental…
Follow LENNOX CAMPBELL-BERZINS via: Lennox Campbell-Berzins‘ “Lullabies For Lenny” is not your typical jazz album. This instrumental tribute to the late Canadian jazz guitar legend, Lenny Breau, highlights a distinctive technique—Breau’s “harp-harmonic” style. With ten covers of well-loved jazz standards, Campbell-Berzins offers listeners a fresh perspective on the guitar’s expressive power. Recorded live at the…
Follow The Ari Joshua Quartet via: The latest release from The Ari Joshua Quartet, “Praysue,” stands as a deeply emotional and spiritual tribute. Blending classical themes with improvisational jazz it creates a moving song. Released on September 6, this nine-minute composition is a homage to Ari Joshua’s late grandfather and Przysucha, Poland. Recorded at the…
Follow ARI JOSHUA’S RAAR TRIO via: Ari Joshua unlocks a treasure trove of memories with his latest release, “Tagine.” This unearthed gem, recorded in the early 2000s, transports listeners back to a bygone era, capturing the raw energy and emotional depth of a young trio on the rise. The track takes its name from a…
FOLLow Gianfranco GFN viA: Gianfranco GFN’s latest single, “Saigon,” is a saddening exploration of complex emotions. The song, a dreamy soundscape layered with introspective lyrics, offers a glimpse into a world of contrast and contradiction. Saigon is a song with a cinematic feel. GFN brings to life his words, transporting listeners to the streets of…
Follow SAHARA CYBERSTARS via: In a world seemingly obsessed with speed, award-winning duo Sahara CyberStars offers a tearful reflection. Their latest single, “Modern Life,” digs into the ever-increasing pressure we face, questioning if our relentless pursuit of “more” is leading us anywhere but to exhaustion. “Modern Life” opens with an inviting groove that feels oddly…
FoLLow Gianfranco GFN viA: I always delight in listening to Gianfranco GFN, who consistently wows with his exceptional guitar skills and compositions. He has dabbled exclusively in genres like jazz, blues, rock, and funk since he dropped his first album way back in 2011; this has not deterred him from churning out incredible music non-stop…
FOLLOW Paola Prestini viA: Paola Prestini, an Italian-born composer and multimedia artist, is the founder of New York City’s interdisciplinary performance art collective, Vision Into Art (VIA). Raised in Mexico and a graduate of Juilliard, she’s known for her minimalist and avant-garde style. Prestini recently collaborated with electro-acoustic duo Nelson Patton on the release of…
FOLLOW Anoush viA: New discovery for everyone to hop on to, some innovative and mind-stimulating tunes to add to your playlist or blog? We got Anoush’s “Brave Girl,” a rising indie sensation renowned for defying musical conventions while staying true to her classical training roots. Since wowing crowds with her debut album, ONE in 2023, Anoush has been gearing…
