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Multi-disciplinary producer Rose Noir is currently gearing up for the release of his new EP Bloom (due tomorrow, October 28). Last month, he revealed “Hope” a track that hinted at the promise of sounds heavily inspired by the cosmic, head-expanding jazz, funk, and soul of the 1970s, and today we get one last pre-release gem in “Modele V”, […]

Ahead of the Oct. 14 release of Black Radio III: Supreme Edition, pianist Robert Glasper has shared a collaboration he worked on with the late Mac Miller. While speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Glasper explained how the pair collaborated on the song years ago. “I was in another studio session and he called me […]

When Nick Nurse isn’t coaching the Raptors, it’s safe to say you can probably find him engaging in one of his musical pursuits. From raising money for charity during his foundation’s “An Evening of Music” event or rocking out with the Arkells, Nurse knows how to stay busy even when he’s off the basketball court. Now […]

The 2022 SOCAN Songwriting Prize votes are in and Toronto’s own Emily Steinwall has been named the winner for “Welcome to the Garden.” Steinwall is someone who wears many hats. From emerging composer to multi-instrumentalist to former back-up singer for Alessia Cara, her exponential growth and commitment continues to pay off.  “Welcome to the Garden,” […]

ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets British-Ghanaian producer/DJ Juls has shared his long-awaited debut album, Sounds Of My World. London-based Juls has built up a steady […]

Back in June, UK producer Swindle put out a funk-rap hybrid with Kojey Radical, Loyle Carner and JNR Williams called “Lost”. As it turns out, that was the first track to be heard from his upcoming fourth studio album, The New World, and since then we’ve had “Darkest Hour” with Daley and Poppy Ajudha, and now […]

After 70 years in music, Tony Bennett is retiring from performing. His son and manager of 40 years, Danny Bennett, canceled the singer’s remaining tour dates and revealed that his two Radio City Music Hall dates with Lady Gaga were, indeed, his last. Danny cited doctor’s orders, according to Deadline, despite his father still being able to […]

Yasiin Bey will return to the silver screen in a forthcoming biopic about the jazz legend Thelonious Monk. Bey will play the title role in Thelonious, which is slated to start up production in the summer of 2022. Jupiter Rising Film co-founders Alberto Marzan and Peter Lord Moreland announced Wednesday that Bey has signed on to play the lead role. […]

Born in Sardinia, raised in Salento and with ties to Puerto Rico and Cuba, multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Poso pours every ounce of his intertwining roots into his music. He’s been steadily dropping jazz-centred heaters for a little over a decade now and today he’s sharing his new single, “La Bola”, a scorching creation brimming with heatwave energy. Like […]

In a wild turn of events on Friday night, the Los Angeles Clippers came back from a hefty deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz in Game 6. The Clippers, with the help of an incredible performance from Terance Mann, are now heading to the Western Conference finals for the first time in the franchise’s 51 years of existence. […]