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Album Review: Loma Suyo –‘Paloma’ : Latin infused folktronica which brings guaranteed refreshment and a warm glow.

Having crossed paths for a decade, Philly musicians Liz Fullerton and Ish Quintero finally committed to working together as Loma Suyo in 2019. Enticed by the possibilities of merging Fullerton’s…

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Album Review: Madonna Reclaims Her Club Crown With Confessions II

Madonna has spent more than four decades rewriting the rules of pop, so it feels fitting that Confessions II arrives at a moment when the cultural conversation is dominated by female…

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News: Final Call Return With New Single ‘Life of the Party’

New York alternative rock outfit Final Call return with a track that feels designed for late night speakers and crowded rooms alike. Their new single, ‘Life of the Party’, the lead single…

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News: Bernell Jones II Channels Legacy & Late-Night Groove On New Single ‘1979’

Memphis-born, New York-based saxophonist and composer Bernell Jones II returns with his latest single, ‘1979,’ a groove-heavy jazz fusion release featuring acclaimed keyboard virtuoso Julius Rodriguez. Blending smoky late-night textures,…

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News: SuMin.K Captures Fleeting Joy on New Single ‘Breezing in the Sunshine’

NYC-based SuMin.K releases the new single, ‘Breezing in the Sunshine’, continuing her distinctive journey through contemporary classical and jazz crossover with a piece that feels both intimate and transportive. The new release forms…

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News: Envi Jordan Shines On New Single ‘Somebody To Love’

Rising pop newcomer Envi Jordan is continuing his upward trajectory with the release of his latest single, ‘Somebody To Love’, a vibrant preview of his forthcoming debut album, Envi. Since making waves with his…

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Premiere: With links to Australian musical royalty, New York’s Ruby & the Clumsy Dollies exclusively unveil their cool new single ‘Right Through Me’ ahead of debut album release.

We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Right Through Me’ from New York outfit Ruby and the Clumsy Dollies. It’s their second release and comes off their forthcoming…

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Album Review: Blank For.ms – ‘After The Town Was Swept Away’ : Subtle but significant experimental downtempo from the New York based electronic musician.

It’s been a decade since Brooklyn-based Tyler Gilmore, aka Blank For.ms followed his musical intuition and shifted from the world of big band jazz composition and ensemble arrangements to focus…

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Track/Video: Tape looping soundscaper Blank For.ms previews incoming album with the gently powerful ‘Formed By The Slide’.

It seems a long way from big band composition to becoming a tape loop/analogue wiz but that’s the trajectory Brooklyn based musician Tyler Gilmore aka Blank For.ms has journeyed. Schooled…

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Premiere: ROREY chooses herself on ‘Nobody’s Fault But My Own’; new EP slated for August

The events that inspired the pseudonymous New Yorker ROREY‘s forthcoming second EP predate the release of its predecessor, 2023’s excellent Apt 7D. Built around her experiences of, and reaction to,…

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