TAG: blues

Feb03

Nostalgia 77 Invites You Into The Studio and Talks Upcoming Album “The Sleepwalking Society” (Video)

It’s been three years since the last Nostalgia 77 album, and it’s with great pleasure to announce the upcoming album The Sleepwalking Society featuring German vocalist, Josa Peit. The album is being released March 22nd via Tru Thoughts, and will definitely satisfy fans eagerly waiting for new music from Mr. Ben Lamdin (Nostalgia 77).

Nostalgia 77’s musical backdrop are full and lush, and Peit breathes colorful life into the music creating structure and cohesion. The album has a more folk/blues feel than Nostalgia 77’s previous more ‘electronic-jazz/funk/rare-groove’ records, but will sure impress older fans, as well as new soon-to-be fans.

Today, enjoy this video which takes you into the studio with Mr. Ben Lamdin (Nostalgia 77). He talks about the album process, linking up with …

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Jul02

The Flowers of Hell – Come Hell or High Water (Review)

The Flowers of Hell

Come Hell or High Water

Released by Unfamiliar Records


With half of the band based in London and the rest of in Toronto, the Flowers Of Hell are a trans-Atlantic space rock orchestra, a modern big band. Made up of 16 give or take experimental musicians, they mix orchestral and rock instrumentation mainly creating wordless pieces that explore the meeting points of classical and blues-based music. Their name comes from the old blues ideal that the pleasure of the listener is born from the misery & toil of the musician. Their second album Come Hell Or High Water ...

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Jun16

Blitzen Trapper – Destroyer of the Void (Review)

Blitzen Trapper

Destroyer of the Void

Released by Sub Pop Records


Blitzen Trapper are back with their 5. album Destroyer of the Void, following their highly acclaimed 2008 album Furr. This will be the year where they can enjoy the fruits of their own labor, after 10 years of releasing records. The album is chock-full of American music influences; from the ‘60s folk to the country and prog sounds of the ’70s, to the pop balladry of the ’80s. The Portland sextet is not afraid to experiment, and their singer/guitarist Eric Early effortlessly adjust his voice to any musical vibe.  Album ...

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May18

The Black Keys – Brothers (Review)

The Black Keys

Brothers

Released by Nonesuch


Right down to the cover art that winks in Howlin’ Wolf’s direction, Brothers is downright dripping with respectful nods to blues and soul past. Yet this is clearly no nostalgia trip. The lithe sounds of The Black Keys’ latest album come hungry and ready to stamp out their place at this very moment. The coarse blues rockers and raw soul grooves are presented in skeletal mixes where the instruments and vocals can spread out as they will and every other crumb of noise settles into its good place. The bare ...

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Mar28

Nigeria Afrobeat Special – The New Explosive Sound in 1970s Nigeria (Review)

Nigeria Afrobeat Special

The New Explosive Sound in 1970s Nigeria

Released by Soundway Records


Nigeria Afrobeat Special is the fourth addition to the Nigeria Special series, a project initiated by Miles Cleret, owner of the Soundway Record label. The ambition is to distinguish the blossoming music scenes of 1970s Nigeria, and documenting the influence of western blues, rock and disco amongst artists and musicians versed in the local musical styles of highlife and juju. It was Fela Kuti and his musical and political ideals that formed the core of afrobeat's message, and with his blend of Yoruba music, funk and jazz, Fela dominated the musical tapestry of 1970s Nigeria. His influence in Nigeria and West Africa led to a craze where most of the bands of the day incorporated this new sound into their repertoires to satisfy the tastes of the audiences of the time.

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