Berlin Launches Legal Drug Testing Scheme for Anonymously Testing Drugs for Free
#drugs #vinyl #indiemusic Berlin has made headlines in the music and nightlife scene once again, but this time it’s not for its legendary clubs or pioneering musicians. Instead, the city has launched a revolutionary program aimed at reducing the harm associated with drug use. The new scheme, called Drug Checking, is the city’s first legal [&helli
Astrud Gilberto, Whose Voice Helped Make Bossa Nova a Hit, Dies at 83
#astrudgilberto #vinyl #indiemusic Astrud Gilberto, a Brazilian singer who rose to fame with her soft and sexy vocal performance on “The Girl from Ipanema”, has died at the age of 83. The song, which was the first one she ever recorded, helped make the sway of Brazilian bossa nova a hit sound in the United […]
Digable Planets Announces 30th Anniversary Tour for Debut Album “Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space)”
#digableplanets #vinyl #indiemusic Digable Planets, the legendary hip-hop group from the early 90s, are back and celebrating the 30th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space). The trio has announced a tour across North America in September, and fans are eagerly anticipating this opportunity to see them live [&h
Cisco Swank: Revitalizing Jazz with Soulful and Trap-Inspired Grooves
#ciscoswank #vinyl #indiemusic Francisco Haye, better known by his stage name Cisco Swank, is a Brooklyn-based jazz artist who is redefining the genre with his unique blend of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and rock. Drawing inspiration from renowned musicians like Robert Glasper and Roy Hargrove, Haye is among a new wave of jazz musicians who are […]
Hak Baker’s debut album World’s.
#hakbaker #vinyl #indiemusic Hak Baker, the singer-songwriter hailing from East London, is taking listeners back to the area of his childhood with his debut album, World’s End FM. He laments the effects of gentrification on the area, saying that the old guard is being priced out and a sense of belonging is becoming increasingly hard […]
Berlin Unleashed: Unveiling the Soundscape of the City – A Mega Compilation Reimagining Four Decades of Berlin Music.
#thesoundofberlin #vinyl #indiemusic The Sound of Berlin label has once again showcased its commitment to promoting creativity and diversity in the electronic music scene in Germany with their latest compilation, “Berlin Undercover.” The album highlights the unique heritage and musical DNA of the Berlin scene and features the work of several emer
Janelle Monáe Ditches High Concepts for Hedonistic Abandon on The Age of Pleasure
#janellemonáe #vinyl #indiemusic #janellemonáe For over a decade, Janelle Monáe has been a trailblazer in the music industry, carving out a niche for herself as a purveyor of R&B that is so high-concept that even her album covers came with subtitles. Her albums poise her as a part-human, part-cyborg figure in a dystopian future, blending […]
PJ Harvey Announces Tour and Shares New Song “I Inside the Old I Dying” from Upcoming Album
#pjharvey #vinyl #indiemusic English singer-songwriter PJ Harvey has unveiled her latest single “I Inside the Old I Dying” from her upcoming album “I Inside the Old Year Dying”. The track comes with an animated visual directed by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, who describe it as “a short story about love, death and resurrection”. The [&he
Four Tet’s Squidsoup show: a spiritual experience in sound and light
#fourtet #vinyl #indiemusic Four Tet‘s Shows Bring Together Diverse Audiences for an Unforgettable Music Experience For years, Kieran Hebden has been a pioneer of a particular strain of UK club music. His music, also known as “Four Tet”, features a unique blend of woodwind and plucked instrumentation, combined with house, downtempo, and gar
Romy of The xx Announces Debut Solo Album ‘Mid Air’ and Shares Opening Track “Loveher”
#thexx #vinyl #indiemusic Romy Madley Croft, one-third of the British indie band The xx, has announced her first solo album, Mid Air, set to release on September 8th. This highly anticipated debut album comes after the release of two singles earlier this year, “Enjoy Your Life” and “Strong”, both of which are also part of […]