Oakland’s Brijean on effervescent new LP ‘Feelings’—and music’s essential conviviality
"It was like sampling ourselves or our group of friends," say duo, whose technique included hours of improvisation.
New Music: ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ comp shines with classic soul uplift
Colemine Records issues a 22-song collection highlighting deep grooves—and a little optimism.
Everything played: Cue the 20th anniversary re-release of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’
The wizard producer changed hip-hop several times over before his early death, and we're all still catching up.
Good Things: STR4TA drops ‘Aspects’—plus 4 more new reasons to groove
JWORDS with a much-needed sonic cleanse, a pair of releases by Mark de Clive-Lowe, and new Gilles Peterson
Unsung women of music? Not if this online course has a say
Mark Montgomery French offers a sneak peek of his essential class on the musical greats the industry tends to forget
New Music: Behold the curious power of ’80s Japanese mutant pop
'Somewhere Between' comp highlights moment when minimal electronic gestures seemed like big experiments.
Love in a to-go cup: An off-beat quar-times Valentine’s playlist
Full-tilt covers, bizarre takes, choice oddities—what to listen to when you can't really date.
Now Watch This: Four recent videos (metaphysical space queens included)
Drink in delights from Kalbells, Daedalus, and Pearl Charles—plus a "no video needed" from Rochelle Jordan.
Tony Bennett is battling Alzheimer’s—here’s a quick story about his greatness
17 years ago, the big band legend unexpectedly rocked the house at the Bridge School benefit.
New Music: Support these excellent artists directly this week
Sitka Sun, Bézier, Juju, Danielle de Picciotto, Terry Gross (not that one), and more for Bandcamp Friday
