Durand Jones’ Solo Debut Is Powerful and Personal
Braiding stirring songwriting prowess and beautiful vocals, Durand Jones has created one of the most assured and brightest debut albums in quite some time.
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Zeal & Ardor’s Antiracist Nietzschean “Götterdämmerung”
In “Götterdämmerung”, black metal band Zeal & Ardor carve out an empowering Black position from Nietzsche’s response to a rotten nihilistic culture.
Durand Jones and the Indications Keep Innovating Modern Soul with ‘Private Space’
Durand Jones and the Indications push the boundaries of soul music with Private Space, reminding us that the genre was never a relic of the past.
Night Writer: An Interview with Grammy-winning Funk Rocker Van Hunt
In this exclusive interview with PopMatters, Van Hunt discusses his new collaboration with Nate Smith, the influence of Sly & the Family Stone, and a career-spanning compilation that defines independence.
The Ever-Evolving Georgia Anne Muldrow’s ‘VWETO III’
Georgia Anne Muldrow’s VWETO III is a 17-track clinic on creating rhythmic frameworks that wow you with their complexity and propel you into movement.
Sophie Coran Deftly Combines Jazz, Soul, and Dream Pop on ‘S P A C E’
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Sophie Coran’s debut album S P A C E is warm, sophisticated, and expertly crafted.
Late Show Bandleader Jon Batiste Discusses His Genre-Busting Year
Pianist and bandleader Jon Batiste is a near-perfect representative of what it means to be a millennial jazz musician in 2021.
Common: Like Water For Chocolate
Working in combination with exceptional musicality and production Common’s almost conversational flow demands to be heard.