AUDIO: Cody Steinmann – “Stray Bullet Blues”
Steinmann, known for his expansive approach to jazz guitar, keeps the energy fairly high on the album, with eight tracks that can go any direction at any time.
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AUDIO: Ornithology, Ian Ewing, Chris Mazuera, and Ben Dailor – “Bubble Gun”
The collection of producers mix lo-fi studio recordings with live jams, and it feels like explorative jazz made for the 21st century.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & the Coupons – “Arcane”
Frugal Stu & the Coupons have dropped their latest album, “Arcane”, and it’s a return to form for the collective.
Read moreAUDIO: Cody Steinmann Trio – “Because I Think She’s Beautiful”
Cody Steinmann Trio’s latest single continues the group’s foray into audio storytelling through jazz-rock soundscapes. As the title implies, this composition imagines admiration and infatuation with someone. The romance-driven guitar melody is given plenty of space to breathe as the drums simmer and pop, accompanied by a sense of confidence and determination from the bass; all of this culminates into
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & the Coupons – “City Elk”
Jazz-funk fusion act Frugal Stu & the Coupons have kicked off 2023 with a new tune. This one could easily be the theme song for a hot new TV show, featuring a psychedelic guitar that reaches for the sky over a bed of climbing rhythm. It evolves into a climactic shredding solo like we’re seeing a resolution unfold with a
Read moreAUDIO: Cody Steinmann Trio – “Another Blues Head”
Jazz fusion trio Cody Steinmann Trio released a new single. Steinmann, Chris Bates and Abinnet Berhanu take a fun excursion through flavor here, led by a wandering guitar and supported by a sturdy rhythm. It’s another instance of seasoned musicians trusting each other with whichever direction they’re led in, excited by the spontaneity. We wonder if “Another Blues Head” and
Read moreVIDEO: Death Is A Business – “Sleepless”
The newest visual from Death Is A Business is a blast of color, both literally and figuratively.
Read moreAUDIO: Cody Steinmann Trio – “Outlier”
Jazz fusion act Cody Steinmann Trio have a new single out and it’s full of effervescent, lively energy. The song carries the aura who’s not like everyone else and they’re proud of it. With Steinmann on guitar, Chris Bates on bass and Abinnet Berhanu on drums, there’s a powerful chemistry between the musicians that makes the song pop with charm.
Read moreAUDIO: Lovely Socialite – “The Drift”
Experimental jazz rockers Lovely Socialite are out with their new album. With equal amount of style and substance, “The Drift” is something of a concept album around a triumphant amphibian, exploring time and space with various tones and shifting moods. Some compositions are patient and ponderous while others are bold and fierce, culminating into a dexterously cohesive story. Lovely Socialite
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & the Coupons – “Rendezvous”
The fusion band is back with an inescapable jam session of a track.
Read moreAUDIO: Lovely Socialite – “Final Flight of F.R.O.G.”
Experimental jazz-rock group Lovely Socialite are out with the first single from their upcoming album “The Drift.” “Final Flight” has plenty of vigor and action, like we’re seeing the character come to life and taking a big leap to the tune of howling horns and crashing melody. It’s got a podcast episode attached where the band discusses the process and
Read moreAUDIO: RAF & Company – “The River”
Pop-rock-jazz fusion group RAF & Company have a new single out. While starting out somberly introspective using the titular river as a vehicle for reflection and hope, the tune swells into a joyous pop tune where the person you’ve missed most is at the river too. Now, you’ve found yourself at the home you’ve always known. It’s a prosperous one
Read moreAUDIO: Eric Blowtorch and the Inflammables – “Quality Items”
Eric Blowtorch’s extremely wide-ranging sound gets wrangled into a triple album.
Read moreAUDIO: Pulpa de Guayaba – “Short & Sweet”
The band soundtracks your summer with a smooth new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Pulpa de Guayaba – “Talk to Me”
Latin reggae-soul band Pulpa de Guayaba’s latest single is your new favorite morning song. It’s a love tune about the person of your dreams that appears before you in real life; you like everything about them you see and invite them to come along with you for the ride. With a horn solo like a singing heart, “Talk to Me”
Read moreAUDIO: Smoke n’ Mirrors – “Dumpsta Cat”
Jazz fusion trio Smoke n’ Mirrors have their sophomore record out today. Incorporating funky sensibilities and soulful sensations, the band delivers a smorgasbord of flavorful cuts that’ll get you swaying back and forth with all the people you love. The saxophone is jovial, the drums are assertive, and the keys keep your head in the clouds but feet on the
Read moreAUDIO: Pulpa de Guayaba – “Ode to You”
Latin reggae-soul band Pulpa de Guayaba’s latest single is a lovestruck one. Vocalist Dominick Dear sings to a lover, wishing to reconcile all their differences with one more song. Their problems are fixable and he’s begging for another chance at making things work. It’s a song about willing to do anything to right your wrongs. Stay tuned for more from
Read moreAUDIO: Smoke N’ Mirrors – “Marmalade”
Jazz fusion trio Smoke N’ Mirrors have a new single out with upbeat swagger. It’s the type of tune you’re walking down the street to feeling like you’re on top of the world. Nothing can touch you. No one can touch Smoke N’ Mirrors either, with solos from all three musicians that make for relentless rocking. Hopefully there’s more to
Read moreAUDIO: paLABra! – “paLABra!”
paLABra! remain technical and fun on their self-titled record.
Read moreJoan Torres’s All Is Fused Leaves You Wanting More on New Single “Finale”
The latest single from the fusion band is highly ambitious.
Read moreArtist Spotlight: De La Buena
The Afro-Carribean / Latin Jazz fusion act played Company Brewing this past Friday.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & Coupons – “Chapter 7”
Frugal Stu & The Coupons get extra creative with their new release.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & The Coupons – “Fyre”
Frugal Stu & The Coupons’ latest is a four-minute journey.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & The Coupons – “Liquidation”
Frugal Stu & The Coupons expand on their debut with their second EP in four months.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & The Coupons – “Liquidation”
The band gets a little bit manic while exploring their sound on their new single.
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