I just got passed this genre-bending track from an artist called Yazata (a word that roughly means “divinity” and comes from Zoroastrianism — a religion of antiquity that is still practised today). It has elements of jazz, soul, reggea, indie, electronic. Even as I write that description it sounds like I’m describing something experimental, but…
Just got passed the new track from Jake Juba (aka Retro Kid), and I’m loving the vibe. If you’re not familiar with Retro Kid, he’s UK-born electronic producer based in the small Danish village of Ledøje. His new EP, Do…
I’ll admit, I’ve come to the Okonski party late. I suppose that’s only half true. In some ways, I’ve been following the Steve Okonski’s work for some time now (even if I didn’t know it). I’ll explain: I’ve been a…
Here’s a round-up of our favorite electronic music sent to the blog recently. This is all the electronic music that has been on heavy rotation here at TNLF HQ. Bronze Whale – I’m Still Here To kick things off, we’ve…
Zachary Berns (aka zbeeez) is the drummer and producer that is part of a new generation of NYC artists redefining the boundaries of house and jazz. By merging jazz lineage with underground electronic production, Berns has carved out a distinctive…
We’ve got a little something different for you this month. It’s a Mixtape takeover. We just launched a new radio show on the website called Fizzy Legs Radio where record label boss, Jason Smith takes you through some deep cuts. Jason…
After 14 years abroad, Thomas Savage returns to his home city in Melbourne, Australia to write and record the 7th LP, ‘Qualia at odds’ under his moniker, Vilde. Here we’ve got a copy of the last song on the album:…
Sled Island 2023 took over Calgary like a hurricane this past week and we’ve got a round-up or artists you gotta check out.
Alvvays’ sound is every bit as fresh and contemporary as their first release nearly a decade previous. Read our full live review now.
I was first introduced to Dave Brubeck in a “History of Jazz” class in the early 90s. Before that point, jazz was music that my grandparents listened to. Hearing “Take Five” for the first time changed that. Paul Desmond spoke…
It’s funny how this global pandemic has found ways to bring us all closer together despite all of the pain and suffering it has caused. Closer together virtually of course. Because while the Coronavirus would like nothing more then to…