Weather’s cooling down and the music scene is heating up as we enter October. Check out some of our favorite tracks from the last few weeks! Emeli Sandé – Love to Help (GROOVY) This is definitely a feel-good song! The soothing guitar lick and soft vocals immediately draw you in. That, along with the harmonies […]
Vinyl records are making a major resurgence. 2017 recorded the most vinyl album sales since Nielsen Music started tracking them back in ‘91. This is not a new movement either – for the past twelve consecutive years there has been growth in the number of physical vinyl records being bought. As CDs become outdated, their […]
Winona Forever – Gazing (EASY-GOING) Whether you’re dancing around the house while doing some spring cleaning or just caught a case of the happy feet, Winona Forever’s “Gazing” is their great new single to dance to all alone! This upbeat, groovy tune will surely impress those who enjoy a nice smooth chord progression. Needless to […]
ScHoolboy Q – Numb Numb Juice (RAP) Top Dawg Entertainment’s ScHoolboy Q released “Numb Numb Juice,” the first single for an upcoming album. This is his first solo release since his 2016 album Blank Face LP. After a two year layoff, the Black Hippy member delayed his upcoming project’s release following friend and frequent collaborator […]
Remember True/False? Don’t you miss it? We do too. Luckily, our own Olivia Moses takes us back with an audio postcard. Meet: Summer Like the Season, one of the buskers from the festival. Hot Tracks 10/4: Something for EveryoneWeather’s cooling down and the music scene is heating up as we enter October. Check out […]
Josh Resing, Rand Kelly, and Ramsey Bell of the Chicago-based band The Slaps sit down with KCOU’s Owen Brock (aka 13gigs) to talk about their work, influences, and future projects. The three played several sets throughout True/False 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. Interviewer and video editor: Owen Brock
In 2018, politics hit hard, pop culture clamored and us radio DJs kept our heads afloat. One factor connected it all: music. And in 2018, music was good. This year’s albums were filled with beautiful storytelling and innovative production, and we celebrated both breakout and veteran stars. When it comes to contemporary language, though, some […]
By Theo Bloom The first of country musician Craig Gerdes’ shows was a wild, high energy performance for four straight hours. Never did his and his band’s energies wain, nor did the crowd’s enthusiasm for the outlaw country outfit. The performance was filled with some great instrumentation and fantastic vocals, and the band had an […]
Mick Jenkins – Smoking Song (feat. BADBADNOTGOOD) (SMOOTH) The last song off of Mick Jenkins’ new album is perfectly titled. Opening up with a smooth bass line and flourishing woodwinds, he creates a rich jazz vibe right off the bat. Combined with his voice, which adds to the intimacy of the song, Jenkins transports the […]
Takeoff – Last Memory (SEAMLESS) The “mute of the Migos,” Takeoff, has announced that “The Last Rocket” will land on Nov. 2. Along with the announcement, Takeoff released the single “Last Memory” a melodic, yet choppy tune that displays his ability to weave seamlessly throughout verses with assistance from his ad-libs. By Isiah Sneed […]