Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra Makes ‘Good Time Music’ Beyond Jazz
The second in a series of four, Good Time Music finds Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra having fun with music that makes you feel great.
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Stax Legend William Bell and North Mississippi Allstars “Never Want to Be Kissed” (premiere)
North Mississippi Allstars have a new album on tap in Set Sail, and they team with Stax legend William Bell for their latest single, “Never Want to Be Kissed”.
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The 15 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2021
In these challenging times, soul and R&B walked tall and carried a big stick, while also being a much-needed balm and source of warmth in 2021.
25 Years Ago Whitney Houston Released the Album She Was Destined to Make with ‘The Preacher’s Wife’
The Preacher’s Wife is the ideal Whitney Houston album, ticking off many sides of the diva’s talents while marrying her commercial side with her sacred roots
Adele Needs No Comeback on ’30’
Adele’s new music is far more personal in a way that separates her experiences enough from the public consciousness to provide some much-needed distance.
Adele Returns for More Heartbreak with the Melancholic ’30’
Adele’s 30 is an impeccable album with a strong set of songs. But its impact will feel somewhat diminished because we’re getting a very familiar Adele.
Elizabeth King Religiously Asks, “What You Gonna Do?”
Memphis sacred soul singer Elizabeth King delivers a gut punch with her latest single, “What You Gonna Do?” as she ponders the apocalypse.
Yola Is Bringing Americana to the Dance Floor
Unafraid of fitting into any one set genre, Yola has carved out a distinct lane for herself that has few other imitators.
Diane Ross Offers a ‘Thank You’ to Her Fans
Diana Ross considers Thank You to be a “songbook of love”, and indeed all 13 cuts are explicitly about love, but there’s little passion in her romanticisms.
Lisa Morales Proclaims Love Over Hate in Soulful “Freedom” (premiere)
Singer-songwriter Lisa Morales invokes funk grooves on her soul-stirring new tune about unification, “Freedom”.
Samantha Fish Enjoys Living Life ‘Faster’ and Louder
On Faster, Samantha Fish ventures into new territory from country rock to hard rock, to pop and R&B to hip-hop, without sacrificing her essential toughness.