The best way I could describe the sound that the Paris-based duo Casablanca Drivers create is something inbetween Phoenix and Primal Scream. It blurs the line between indie rock and the dancefloor. For their third album, Protocol, it feels like the band are fully committing to who they are. The ten-track record pushes deeper into…
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. If you like the vibe, check out the full playlist on…
Last time we caught up with Micah Smith (aka Goose Down), it was during the release of his off-kilter indie house album, Material Needs. This month the LA-based producer is back with some richly layered left-field cuts on his new EP,…
Melbourne’s ever-evolving instrumental scene continues to deliver the goods, and Karate Boogaloo are right at the forefront. Their latest single, “Head First,” (released April 22nd via Colemine Records), is another confident step in their ongoing exploration of groove-heavy, cinematic soul.…
This month, I’m really excited to share that pianist and composer Steve Okonski takes over the playlist with 10 new tracks to the Jazz Underground. The past few years has seen Okonski and his trio quietly leading the genre into…
Fizzy Legs, here. If you haven’t heard yet, this is the new Fizzy Legs Radio show. Check out previous mixes here. Got a brand new mix today. Slowing things down a bit for you on this one. Hope you enjoy…
San Francisco born producer, Miles Douglas (aka Mikos Da Gawd) has got a sound as colourful and complex as the city he’s from. For his new single, “The Whole Collection,” he creates a high velocity jazz house cut that blends…
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…