The Showcase: September 2024
I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...
R&B
R&B
Marcus Machado – Blue Diamonds | The Revolution of R&B
Despite all the punk and thrash I push at this publication, I have a deep affinity for all...
King Garbage – Heavy Metal Greasy Love | Mixing the Artful and the Sensual
As I look back upon my various ruminations on music over the past few years, I realize that...
A Charming Celebration | Rene Lopez at Nublu Concert Review
Discovering new music has always been a passion of mine, whether it’s learning about new music through friends...
Kenneth Whalum – Broken Land 2 | Soulful and Spiritual Ruminations
I ignored R&B and soul music for much of my teens and early 20s. It either sounded too...
An “Escapists” List of 2020’s Most Suitable Albums for Releasing Souls
2020 was the year of the throwback and my list of favorite albums reflects that. It proves that musically, I straight-up live in the 1970s.
Killer Whale: Tastes Like Yesterday | Melts Your Worries Away
Killer Whale's Tastes Like Yesterday is the type of album that you can play all the way through and find a new favorite song every time.
Sudan Archives: Athena | Devour this Album
Sudan Archives’ Athena is like a banquet meal in Valhalla. It is amazing, exquisite, and has something for every palate.
You Should Hear This: Do The Moonwalk
In 1969, Jamaica had a case of moon fever, resulting in the interstellar reggae grooves collected here on "Do the Moonwalk."
Mereba: The Jungle is the Only Way Out | Check your head and check this stuff out
So precisely just how the in fuck DID I not know Mereba? Did YOU?? Maybe you did, maybe you didn’t. Her new album, The Jungle is the Only Way Out is magic.