Awaken, My Love! is an interesting experiment that has some noteworthy moments but is ultimately held back by it's too faithful adherence to it's 70's funk influences. Sorely missing the levity, personality, and subject matter Gambino has become known for.
Check out our sit down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alvin Garrett as we discuss his latest release, 'The Lightness of Love', carving out a successful songwriting career, writing for big name artists like Joe and Kelly Rowland, and much more.
Check out our sit down with Emily Elbert, singer-songwriter and guitarist, as we talk to her about her upcoming album 'Woven Together', working with big name artists like Jacob Collier, being independent, touring around the world, and more.
Check out our sit down with Rozzi, an incredible singer-songwriter, as we talk to her about her new album 'Berry (Deluxe),' her start in music, being Adam Levine's first signee, working with Kendrick Lamar, finding her true voice and sound, and much more.
On their new album, 'Heartbreakers Space Club', Brooklyn's Dakota Jones turn some classic soul/R&B sounds into something quite modern.
Describing male falsetto as soulful may be like describing chocolate as chocolaty, but Desmond Myers' singing and his "Playing with Fire" epitomize that.
Disaster Relief covers a wide musical field on 'Back Into It' - from soul/funk to various strands of world music, and it's all stuff you'll find yourself putting on repeat.
Live music made a comeback this year in a very special way with a folk family reunion called FOLK ON! The historic Newport Folk Festival returned with artists like Chaka Khan, Marcus King, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, and more gracing their stages.
We sat down with Mirabelle Fobi on the eve of the release her debut single, "Zigiyaga" to talk about her eclectic blend of Afro Funk and Blues and her journey to turning her passion into a reality.
Renowned platinum-selling artist, Gregory Abbott, gets that summer feeling just right with his latest single "Summer in the City."
Franklin is among a select group of musicians to receive the Pulitzers’ Special Citation for arts and the first female solo artist awarded it since its inception.
James Brown’s 1986 compilation 'In The Jungle Groove' is to be released in a 2 LP clear translucent vinyl limited edition on October 27.
Check out our sit down with French Caribbean, Brooklyn based soul-funk-r&b artist Adi Oasis. We talked about her new album 'Lotus Glow,' her journey in music, blowing up during the pandemic, Serena Williams, and much more.
Check out our sit down with Ella Rosa, a rising electronic/soul/R&B artist. We talked about her upcoming new EP 'Anxious Attachment Style,' starting out in Opera, blending Dance/Electro with R&B/Soul, moving from the U.K., and much more.
Check out our sit down with guitarist extraordinaire Justus West, where we talk about his new single "Come Together", playing with Mac Miller, John Mayer calling him one of his Top 5 guitarists, being on Tiny Desk a record number of times, and much more.
The latest in Craft Recording's small batch vinyl series, Isaac Hayes' earth-shattering 'Hot Buttered Soul' is coming with just 3,000 copies.
Our thoughts, opinions, and live reaction to the latest album from Daniel Caesar, 'NEVER ENOUGH.'
Disaster Relief and Thornetta Davis are able to revive the true meaning and feel of classic soul singles with "How I Feel" and "Not So Scared of You."
On 'Our Roots Run Deep,' Dominique Fils-Aimé has delivered music that is at the same time fully traditional and fully modern, with some incredible results.
For the first time ever, 'Frank' by Amy Winehouse will be released as a vinyl picture disc in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
At this year’s globalFEST the music was as diverse, dynamic, and vibrant as ever. With 12 acts on three stages, artists traveled from Korea, Hungary, Brazil, Senegal, Algeria, France, West Africa, Tibet, the Louisiana bayou and beyond.
While Hozier's 'Wasteland, Baby!' isn't the most original music, it is carried by his incredible voice and some really strong production. All in all, an enjoyable listen from front to back.
'4275' is a nice trip down memory lane while Jacquees still brings enough new swagger to the table to make it not feel like a tribute album.
Janelle Monáe is at her most authentic self here, but while much of it is about self expression and living your truth, it's still very timely and aware of the larger things happening in our society (protest music you can party to). An album all her own sound that can only be described as 'futuristic funk' - it's sonics are lush, it's synths are bright, and it's bounce is irresistible.