Gogo Penguin, courtesy. In this week’s edition, GoGo Penguin and Theo Croker deliver classic jazz energy. Also, we connect with our feelings thanks to Shura and Austin Gatus, while Caroline the band and Caroline Polachek offer a nostalgic tune, Patrick Wolf takes us on an adventure and a new…

Lucy Liyou, Photo: Park Seung Won. In this week’s edition, Lucy Liyou and Kenya Eugene explore love from different ends, KDYN, Ecca Vandal and SHIMA have us jamming, and Taylor Bickett and The Wrecks give us the hard truth. KDYN, “Never Giving up” – The second single from DJ-producer…

Hiromi Uehara and Sonicwonder. This week’s edition features diverse instrumentation and warm energy. It’s a fun ride with Hiromi’s Sonicwonder and Franc Moody. Your Grandparents and Yves Jarvis tap into nostalgic vibes while Salami Rose Joe Louis offers a mind-bending experience. Finally, Luke Marzec and Mynameisntjmack explore what love…

Arima Ederra, courtesy Samone Kadine. This week’s edition has nostalgic vibes and feelings from Arima Ederra and Mereba, Sebastian Schub, Fusilier and Anna Shoemaker, while Chlothegod delivers quirky energy and Kyra Machida has us moving with a pop banger. Arima Ederra with Mereba, “Oh God” — The soulful harmonizing…

Jordan Rakei performs at Marks Park Emmarentia in Johannesburg, South Africa on Nov. 30, 2024. JOHANNESBURG — New-Zealand-born, Australia-raised electronica fusion artist Jordan Rakei brought his new album to Marks Park in Johannesburg on Saturday during one of two South Africa dates. South Africans from far and wide gathered…

Ruthven (Sean Nelson), courtesy. In this week’s edition, Ruthven, Johnnyswim and Tara Lily deliver powerful singles from their debut albums. Don Louis oozes country swagger, Maribou State returns with a club banger, Ilham claps back and Liana Flores reminds us of the important things. Ruthven, “Thru The Wall” —…

Blossoms, “Gary.” Sometimes inspiration strikes in an unexpected place. On Blossoms‘ fifth album, the Manchester rockers used the heist of an eight-foot-tall fiberglass gorilla statue affectionally named Gary from a Scotland retirement home to guide them. Suddenly, Gary had a narrative arc in the form of the title track…

Thee Sacred Souls, courtesy. Unforgettable desert blues from Songhoy Blues, Plantfood goes on a psychedelic jazz trip, Yvette Young of Bay Area band Covet makes a spirited solo debut, RY X and Thee Sacred Souls deliver soulful jams, and Miami Horror and Illiterate Light have us bopping and vibing.…

Keshi, “Requiem.” What happens when your debut album has over three billions streams and leads to sold-out shows worldwide? You make a second that allows you to contemplate the bigs things. That’s what Keshi did on Requiem. Requiem Keshi Island, Sept. 13 8/10 Get the album on Amazon Music.…

SIRA* (Zina Saro-Wiwa), courtesy. This week’s edition oozes femme energy. We’re bopping and moving with Winny and BLOND:ISH, SIRA* offers an enchanting debut, Fousheé, Davey and Miso Extra explore new sounds and Sarah Klang puts us in our feels. We round out the list with Tab Benoit, who returns…