Soul and Funk
Mereba's 'The Breeze Grew a Fire' Is a Breath of Fresh Air
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PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2025
Singer-songwriter, producer and rapper Mereba's idiosyncratic, vibe-y songs often have a breezy quality to them, so it's quite fitting that...
Tanika Charles Details New Album 'Reasons to Stay,' Shares Lead Single
PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2025
Toronto soul singer-songwriter Tanika Charles has announced her forthcoming fourth studio album, previewed today by the new single "Don't...
Yola Calls Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Label "Cookie-Cutter Bullshit"
PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2025
Ushering in a new era of artistry today with new EP 'My Way,' British singer-songwriter Yola is reflecting on times she felt her way of...
Butcher Brown Write 'Letters from the Atlantic' on New Album
PUBLISHED Jan 15, 2025
Butcher Brown have detailed a new album. The Virginia-raised outfit will share 'Letters From the Atlantic' on March 28 via...
Smino Schedules 2025 North American Tour
PUBLISHED Dec 10, 2024
Fresh off the release of his new album 'Maybe in Nirvana,' the St. Louis, MO-born rapper Smino has announced his Kountry Kousins Tour — a...
Sunshine Makers Ward Off the Cold with "There's a Light"
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PUBLISHED Dec 6, 2024
In early August, my partner and I were in Halifax, trying to find something to do on our final night there. After conceding to go back to ...
Village People Singer Denies "Y.M.C.A." Is a "Gay Anthem," Defends Trump’s Use of Song
PUBLISHED Dec 3, 2024
Village People were thankful that Donald Trump's "abusive use" of their music ended upon being voted out of office in 2021, but now that...
Ciara's 'Goodies' 20th Anniversary Reissue Removes R. Kelly, Seemingly Adds Windows Pop-Up Sound
PUBLISHED Dec 2, 2024
To celebrate 20 years since the release of 'Goodies 'on September 28, 2004, Ciara has reissued the album via Legacy Recordings. On both the...