Tag Archives: Fusion

AUDIO: 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

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AUDIO: 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

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AUDIO: 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.

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AUDIO: 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

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AUDIO: 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

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AUDIO: 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

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AUDIO: 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

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AUDIO: Foreign Goods – “Coronation”

The collective known as Foreign Goods, featuring New Age Narcissism’s Jay Anderson, Klassik, Soul Low’s Sam Gehrke, and B-Free, amongst a host of other talented musicians, has made a name for themselves by playing out frequently in Milwaukee. A proper release from the band, however, was yet to come. Luckily for us, Gloss Records recently released the group’s debut EP,

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