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Polyrhythmics are constantly evolving. Yes, they are the superb band ten years into this experiment has a horn-driven powerhouse. Their latest album, Man from the … Continued

Nikki Glaspie is a force to be reckoned with. The critically acclaimed powerhouse drummer and founder of The Nth Power has stepped out on her … Continued

If fairness, Gold Leader was never “gone”; they’ve been knocking out those deeper than deep grooves for some time. This new single “Creeper” dovetails perfectly … Continued

If you are searching for some down and dirty Afrobeat rhythms, look no further than ATOMGA. This outstanding Colorado collective is in its tenth year, … Continued

The Grateful Dead invented the model of a band that could tour without a new album or hit single. Invented and perfected. Since then, most … Continued

I was obsessing on the chanting nature of the vocals at the end of ‘Acknowlegement’ on John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme. “Manifest” started off as … Continued

“Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the new line-up, maybe it’s the age,” says Marina Orchestra leader Justin Powers. He was talking about moving his … Continued

Unemployment Benefits, the brand-spanking-new release by Grammy-nominated musician, producer and engineer Josh Blake, is out now and already making waves. Born in the midst of … Continued

Blue Öyster Cult, initially known as Soft White Underbelly, at first consisted of a group of college students who would go on to form the … Continued

Nobody — but nobody — does soulful funk better than Cory Henry. Not nobody. Not no how. No sooner did we share “Rise,” the new … Continued