Category Archives: la based

SONG OF THE DAY Mocky – Bora!

“”Bora!” is the perfect capture of the big open sound of a large group playing together in a room in all its imperfect fun & glory…”(Bandcamp) Looping with a continuous sonic glow and bursting with more than enough good feeling … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Jungle Fire – Snake Pit

Jungle Fire are a rousing bunch of musicians from LA.  Their original fusions incorporate a fine blend of Latin, funk, Afro and soul, earning them the title of the Tropi-Funk Juggernauts! Starting out with the intentions of only ever being … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Healing Gems – Emerald Village

Whilst we wander the wilderness of the everyday, every now and then a little escapism is something we all crave! So imagine, if you will, a warm, welcoming landscape from which some music reaches out, embracing you in its melodic … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Cherry Glazerr – Told You I’d Be With The Guys

In 2012 Clementine Creevy, guitarist, singer and founder of Cherry Glazerr began making music under the name of Clembutt, a solo project that was both created and recorded from her bedroom. Now she performs as Cherry Glazerr, a LA indie rock/dream … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Nasambu + Kibrom – Take Your Time

“I love the way you take your time and set the stage just right, your love is so sublime, together we fly high”… LA-based Nasambu Barasa and Kibrom Birhane are two solo musicians who are also members of the internationally acclaimed AfroSoul band, … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Egadz – Dark Colours

The first thing that enticed me into this marvellous piece of music were the big beats and fierce rhythm; I’m a sucker for anything drum orientated and today’s track more than ticks this box! What impressed me further was the discovery … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Sidibe – Everything I Wouldn’t Do

Sidibe is a singer-songwriter hailing from Los Angeles with a refreshing penchant for all things soulful.  Rooted in soul, her music is a blend of R&B, house and pop, often swaying towards her Senegalese roots too. Releasing her debut album, … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY SWARVY – Hair

What I really like about today’s song is that it starts as it means to go on, I knew I liked it from the start and it didn’t disappoint! Immediately kicking off with striking big beats and a catchy piano … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Adrian Younge – Hands Of God

Adrian Younge is back bringing with him a new forthcoming project titled ‘Something About April II.’  This LP will serve as a sequel to his 2011 album ‘Something About April,’ and sees the LA-based composer and music arranger return with … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Adrian Younge – Sittin’ By the Radio

  Adrian Younge is back and brings with him a new forthcoming project titled ‘Something About April II.’  This LP will serve as a sequel to his 2011 album ‘Something About April,’ and sees the LA-based composer and music arranger … Continue reading

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