Groupe RTD Bring Djibouti to Global Ears with “Uurkan Kaadonaya” (premiere)
Groupe RTD bring cross-cultural Djiboutian sounds to a global audience for the first time on new single "Uurkan Kaadonaya".
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Cosmic Dust and Interstellar Grooves: An Interview with Nona Hendryx
As guest Artistic Director for 'The Cosmic Synthesis of Sun Ra and Afrofuturism' at Harlem Stage, funk rock icon Nona Hendryx brings audiences to other dimensions.
Adam Lambert Gets Nostalgic on ‘Velvet’
On his first album in five years, Adam Lambert finds his groove by moving in the right direction. Velvet feels effortless and natural, from the funk and disco beats to the synth and soft rock influences.
The Wants Make Post-Punk That Matters on ‘Container’
Brooklyn post-punk trio, the Wants deal in 21st-century dread but do so in a most danceable way on Container.
Needshes Perfectly Capture Teenage Obsession on “Love”(premiere)
Uzbekistani band Needshes' new single is a playful indie track that quickly locks into a tight, funk groove. Have some "Love" for Valentine's Day.
Morris Day Gives Readers a Funky Take on a Life in Funk with Memoir ‘On Time’
Morris Day built his everything on top of Prince’s everything. In his memoir, On Time, he channels the superstar to enjoyable effect.
Dankrupt Explore Romance’s Darker Side With “Drowning” (premiere)
California's Dankrupt share an upbeat-sounding tune about the dark side of romance when someone's in love with a drug addict.
Incubus and Dub Trio Party Like It’s 1999 in San Francisco
As Incubus' Make Yourself album progresses on stage, the seamless flow that's always made it a great listen shines through as the band takes the audience on a genuine sonic journey.
‘Wallop’ Is the Sound of !!! Marking Out New Territory
Dance-punk band, !!! darken the edges of their sound and look beyond the dancefloor on Wallop. It's one of the group's most consistently interesting and cohesive albums to date.
The Heavy Defy Musical Conventions on ‘Sons’
The Heavy's latest release, Sons, demonstrates that their musical trajectory is far more complicated and nuanced than what's been embraced by popular culture.
The Heavy Bring the Rockin’ Soul on “Heavy for You” (premiere)
Britain's soul/rock greats the Heavy return with a new album in May and a powerful new single in "Heavy for You".
Incubus Rock the German Capital
Incubus brings Berlin's Columbiahalle crowd to ecstasy during the European Leg of their 8 tour.