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LaNote – Rebirth
Here’s another real vinyl highlight from the magnificent guys at Futuristica Records. French singer, songwriter and producer LaNote (Caroline Marks) releases her new album “Rebirth” with accompaniment and production work by her former band member As Valet who was with her in the group Electric Conversation, sort of the epitome of indie future soul. They…
Arlo Parks – Collapsed In Sunbeams
So everyone is talking about the debut of London-born singer Arlo Parks these days. I have to admit that I didn’t really become interested in her at first because the press release states that Billie Eilish is a fan. So what? Seriously, why is there such a hype about Billie Eilish? I just don’t get…
New Singles Update
Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer Benny Sings is back with a new single called “Rolled Up”. He wrote the song together with Mac DeMarco: “The song is about being in the dumps without a particular reason. Things can be pretty good, but still you feel like shit. Sometimes leaving it all can be a cure.”…
Stacey Kent With Saudade At New York’s Birdland
Stephen Holden of the New York Times writes today in his review of the Wednesday evening show at Birdland: “Singing “The Face I Love,” “My Nightingale,” “Look Who’s Mine” and “If You Went Away,” Ms. Kent embodied the essence of saudade as persuasively as any of her Brazilian idols.” You can read more about Stacey’s…
Gary Burton Calls It Quits
In an interview with the Miami Herald published on Monday, Gary Burton announced his retirement: “Right now, part of me says it will become frustrating to talk about music and focus on music if I’m not able to participate in it and enjoy it myself. That may well become frustrating, so I’m kind of assuming…
Perfect Animal Coming To Europe
The Becca Stevens Band, whose latest record “Perfect Animal” was released a couple of weeks ago, has announced a 7-date tour through Germany in September. Becca is leading a workshop in Siena, Italy, for about a week in early August and will return to Europe for the tour (see dates below). Her 10-song album is…

