Archive: 2023

Each Friday of 2023 has provided us with a charcuterie of fine selections and while the volume of new music has slowed down in the past few weeks, some artists refuse to leave the year without one more bang. These artists are keeping new music Fridays alive with stellar singles that hint at upcoming releases, […]

Jahari Massamba Unit is the combination of super-producer Madlib and percussionist/producer Karriem Riggins. The dream collaboration first shared their off-kilter approach to the fusion of jazz and hip-hop in 2020 with the release of their syncopated debut Pardon My French. After a four-year pause that had each member focused on a plethora of projects, the […]

Music can soundtrack triumphs as much as it does failures. Despite what is going on in your world and the world around you, there is always music to fall back on to reach a level of zen that can’t be found anywhere else. When you mix this with an undying love for your instrument and […]

From their early days busking in their hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, folk-country duo The Montvales have fine-tuned the art of meeting listeners exactly where they are. And with their upcoming album Born Strangers, the pair—Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson—have taken that concept to universal levels, creating a reaffirming collection of songs for these uncertain times […]

Leti Garza, a multi-talented singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas, weaves a captivating tapestry of sound and emotion with her unique blend of Latin, folk, and global music. Born and raised in the Lone Star State, Leti’s music is deeply rooted in her multicultural heritage, seamlessly fusing traditional and contemporary elements to create an irresistible sonic […]

The Cats album, released in 1959, stands as a pinnacle in jazz history, a masterful collaboration featuring the exceptional talents of Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Idrees Sulieman, and Kenny Burrell. The Cats was recorded at a time when each of these jazz giants was on the verge of stardom, having previously served as sidemen for […]

Released in 1975, The Tony Bennett/Bill Evans Album stands as a remarkable collaboration between two legendary figures in the world of jazz and popular music. Tony Bennett, renowned for his smooth and emotive vocal style, joined forces with the brilliant pianist Bill Evans, known for his sophisticated and introspective approach to the piano. The result […]

Austin Psych Fest left no slack in their lineup for their 2024 lineup that will be held April 26-28, 2024, Courtney Barnett, Black Angels, All Them Witches, Witch, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, L.A. Witch, lead this Witch-heavy lineup. In its original single location format and Spring timeframe with an intimate setting and two stage lineup […]

The Third Mind, the improvisational music collective dedicated to experimenting with new, unorthodox, and unrehearsed sounds while paying tribute to groundbreaking artists like Michael Bloomfield and Fred Neil, announce their first U.S. tour in support of their recently released critically acclaimed sophomore album, The Third Mind 2. The “Californian Psychedelic Rockers” (Doom Charts) will kick off […]