Omar and Incognito in Berlin

Omar and Incognito in Berlin

For this year’s Kunstfest Pankow, promoter Gesobau has come up with yet another great line-up again. Jazz & Soul award winner Savannah Hauskeller will perform later this afternoon. Also, top guitarist Torsten Goods will feature singer Kim Sanders. Highlights for today are UK singer Omar who released his brilliant new album “Brighter The Days” last…

Jéroboam – Jéroboam

Jéroboam – Jéroboam

It’s as if you’re transported back to the early 80s with lots of thick boogie, soul and funk sounds. With crisp production, ultra cool vocal arrangements and vital original compositions, the 11-piece Jéroboam from Paris just released their debut LP on Favorite Recordings. Starting out with the boogie funk of “Sweet Addiction”, the tune sounds…

Gretchen Parlato Returns

Gretchen Parlato Returns

On September 11th, singer and composer Gretchen Parlato will release her next album “The Wise Ones” on Edition Records. Co-produced by Alan Hampton, the album is Gretchen’s way of dealing with growth, connection, and renewal. The stunning 11-song collection features Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gerald Clayton, Amber Navran, Becca Stevens, and Mark Guiliana. The album…

Tom Misch presents Full Circle on European Tour

Tom Misch presents Full Circle on European Tour

Tom Misch, the London-based singer, producer, composer, songwriter, and guitarist and one of our favorite musicians, released his latest album “Full Circle” in late March. The 11-track album, full of soulful vocals, intimate and deeply personal stories and fantastic musicianship, is a constant mainstay on our playlist. Tom recently announced some live dates in Europe….

Lau Ro Previews Second Album

Lau Ro Previews Second Album

Lau Ro, the São Paulo-born, Brighton-based artist, non-binary singer and composer, will release his second album “Lau” on June 26th on the Brooklyn-based Mexican Summer label (also home to fellow Brazilian Sessa). The album is a tender and deeply introspective collection of orchestral psych-pop songs, recorded during a period of physical and emotional challenges, according…