Category Archives: Jazz

SONG OF THE DAY Antibalas – Gold Rush

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

If ever there was a day I needed cheering up, today is it.. I’m blue with tooth problems and stressed with worry..my heart wasn’t even in finding a song tonight, I’m so preoccupied by discomfort.  Luckily I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Galt MacDermot – Coffee Cold

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

Having discovered Galt MacDermot for the first time tonight, I have to ask myself why I’ve never heard his music before! It’s been sampled in songs that I’ve heard, influencing hip hop and funk artists substantially, but until this evening … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Willie Dixon with Memphis Slim – Sittin’ And Cryin’ The Blues

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

Today’s song never fails to cast a tingly shiver down the spine; I sit, I listen and bask in this glorious music, lost for a few gorgeous minutes in the rich blues goodness. Sittin’ And Cryin’ The Blues featured on Willie … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY LE SON – Ava

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

I know I say this a lot on here: “I’m very excited by this one,” but guess  what, I’m really really excited by today’s song!!! Emerging electronic act LE SON are a duo from London consisting of band members Liam … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Steakfry – Torn Apart

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

It’s been a while since I featured something unsigned and emerging so I was more than happy to find today’s song waiting for me in a stack of blog submissions. Ryan Costelloe, aka Steakfry, is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY BADBADBADNOTGOOD – Speaking Gently

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

BADBADNOTGOOD have featured in many a LP blog post over the last year or so, their experimental sounds providing many a pleasurable listen.  Regretfully I’ve yet to see them live, but did manage to catch the last part of their … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jordan Rakei – Sorceress

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

It’s been bleak day all round really, what with one thing or another so I desperately need a slice of sunshine to take the sharp edge off it all….. Lucky for me I found this ray of brightness which has … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Heliocentrics – Oh Brother

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Best known for their eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumental compositions, The Heliocentrics are back with a new album!  A World Of Masks was released last Friday and sees is an album of firsts for the band, their first release with Soundway Records and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Will Sessions – Run, Don’t Walk Away

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Will Sessions have established themselves as one of Detroit’s must-see live bands, with a varied musical output that reflects their city’s roots. In addition to their own work, the group is known for collaborations with the likes of Amp Fiddler, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – A Far Away Place

Posted on April 28, 2017 by

I have been listening to so much Matthew Halsall lately, his music has such a magical effect on me and I can’t get enough of it.  I find his blend of jazz and ambient sounds to be so perfectly balanced, … Continue reading →

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