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Sisso New Album – Singeli Ya Maajabu
Nestled within the rich cultural fabric of Tanzania's musical landscape, Sisso emerges as a beacon of innovation at its eponymous studio in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. Here, amidst the rhythmic heartbeat of the nation, the revolutionary singeli genre finds its epicenter, pulsating with an energy that defies convention. Singeli, though not clandestine within its homeland, boasts tempos that soar beyond the 200 BPM mark, offering a vast playground for sonic experimentation and exploration. Propelled by the relentless dedication of Uganda's Nyege Nyege label, a venture initiated by two European expatriates driven by a profound passion for East Africa's electronic underground, singeli's more avant-garde iterations have surged onto the global stage, overshadowing the relatively mainstream-friendly offerings of artists like Msaga Sumu.
By The Intelligence Musica day ago in Art
Parannoul – Pioneering the Next Wave of Korean Indie Music
On a rainy August evening in 2022, the cozy confines of Cafe Idaho in Seoul's serene Mangwon-dong neighborhood provide the backdrop for a momentous occasion. Parannoul, alongside a gathering of friends, takes to the stage for a laidback yet celebratory performance. Just the night before, the enigmatic Parannoul had captivated hundreds of fans at Rolling Hall in Hongdae, leaving them yearning for more. Reflecting on the previous night's show, Parannoul admits to feeling disappointed in his performance, a sentiment echoed by many artists after a momentous event. However, tonight's atmosphere is one of jubilation, as Parannoul and his companions, whiskey highballs in hand, revel in the camaraderie of the moment.
By The Intelligence Music2 days ago in Art
Monsters of Folk Debut Album Unveiled with Track "Disappeared"
Monsters of Folk, the revered supergroup comprising luminaries such as Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, and the incomparable M. Ward, are poised to make a triumphant return to the spotlight with the highly anticipated reissue of their debut and only album on June 14th. This reissue is more than just a nostalgic revisit; it's a musical gift to fans, enriched with the addition of five previously unreleased tracks recorded during a 2012 session—a creative treasure trove discovered three years after the album's original release. Among these hidden gems, listeners can eagerly anticipate the unique contributions of Will Johnson from Centro-Matic, a talented addition that promises to elevate the already stellar lineup to new heights.
By The Intelligence Music3 days ago in Art
New Folk Record Approaching! Shawna Virago Returns To The Scene
If you are a folk, country, or rock enthusiast, buckle your seatbelts because this record blends them all with impeccable taste! We have had the opportunity to listen to the album early, and it absolutely delivers. The album drops on May 31st, so we're coming up on it quick! Currently there are three singles released for the album, so you can get a feel for what's coming by checking those out. We'll link the latest below!
By The Intelligence Music4 days ago in Art
Beth Gibbons New Musical – Lives Outgrown
Beth Gibbons has perfected the art of embracing stillness as a profound expression. Remember her gripping performances with Portishead? She clung to the microphone, her voice dripping with a profound sense of melancholy. Since those days, her musical offerings have arrived at a pace that could challenge the slow crawl of a snail. But with each passing year of quiet, her reputation has only swelled. Following the release of Portishead’s Third in 2008, Gibbons embarked on a journey marked by rare public appearances. She lent her voice to Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 with the Polish National Radio Symphony, made a notable feature on Kendrick Lamar’s “Mother I Sober,” and otherwise, she remained elusive. Gibbons does only what she deems necessary, and she does it on her own timeline. Thus, the unveiling of Lives Outgrown feels like a momentous event.
By The Intelligence Music5 days ago in Art
New & Fascinating Sonic Experience - Brian Eno In Heaven By Mortal Prophets!
If you’re looking for something new and interesting to listen to, look no further! This EP is an auditory experience sure to tickle your senses, with interesting sounds swirling around and making you feel like you’re in a whole different environment. Brain Eno In Heaven is the latest work by Mortal Prophets, a new project from the artist John Beckmann.
By The Intelligence Music6 days ago in Art
Wolfacejoeyy New Album – Valentino
In the vibrant mosaic of New York City's music scene, a singular chapter unfurled for the son of Staten Island, wolfacejoeyy. Amidst the throbbing heartbeat of the city's drill movement, his journey took a serendipitous turn with the arrival of Cash Cobain and Chow Lee's seminal mixtape, "2 Slizzy 2 Sexy," in 2022. It was a moment that cast a luminous glow on joeyy's artistic path, propelling him into the immersive currents of the melodic trap landscape. Among the luminaries of the underground scene, such as SoFaygo, Slump6s, and Yung Fazo, he found himself navigating the evolving sonic tides, each wave sculpting his artistic vision. Yet, beneath the surface allure of his falsetto-laden hooks lay a yearning—a yearning to transcend the superficial trappings of SoundCloud rap and delve into uncharted musical territories.
By The Intelligence Music7 days ago in Art
Billie Eilish Album Review – Hit me Hard & Soft
This marks an unprecedented juncture in our understanding of Billie Eilish as she ventures into a new musical realm. Unlike previous endeavors, her journey leading up to this album has been shrouded in relative secrecy. Traditionally, fans have been privy to her evolution through annual Vanity Fair interviews and candid documentaries, even delving into her childhood home with the likes of Carpool Karaoke. This seamless integration between the pop icon and her audience has become par for the course with megastars.
By The Intelligence Music8 days ago in Art
Keeley Forsyth New Album – The Hollow
When Keeley Forsyth sings, it's as if you're not just hearing her voice, but feeling the very essence of her being emanating through it. It's not about superficial qualities like appearance or demographics, but about the raw physicality—the bones, the sinews, the sheer visceral presence. Her voice seems to emerge from deep within, her chest expanding with each note, muscles tensing, creating a sound that feels as though it's rooted in the very flesh that births it. While some singers strive for an effortless performance, Forsyth embraces the physical strain, infusing her music with a tangible sense of exertion.
By The Intelligence Music8 days ago in Art
Dave McKendry's New Single "Drugs" Is Pretty Dope!
If you enjoy feel good catchy indie music, this is one song you'll definitely have on repeat! Drugs is the first single of Dave's forthcoming EP, which he will be rolling out over the course of the year. The title of the song may seem controversial to some, but the song itself is not actually as much about drugs as it is about love. The song feels profound and heartfelt while maintaining a jubilant and uplifting vibe!
By The Intelligence Music8 days ago in Art
Taylor Deupree New Musical – Sti.ll
In contemplating the audacious task of remaking a classic, Joseph Branciforte found himself ensnared in the tangled webs of doubt and comparison. Why meddle with something already heralded as extraordinary? Yet, when Taylor Deupree presented him with the bold proposition of crafting an acoustic rendition of his groundbreaking 2002 album, "Stil.," Branciforte's curiosity was piqued. "Stil." epitomized the zenith of the glitch movement, birthed from the epoch when personal computers metamorphosed into sanctuaries of sonic experimentation. Deupree's methodology was anything but conventional—he wove electronic samples slightly out of sync, permitting minuscule digital aberrations to dance in and out of temporal harmony, akin to a Steve Reich opus on a microscopic scale. The resultant sound was undeniably warm and emotive, yet seemingly unattainable by mortal hands.
By The Intelligence Music8 days ago in Art
Myriam Gendron Album Review – Mayday
Myriam Gendron Album Review – Mayday Myriam Gendron's musical journey from her humble beginnings busking Leonard Cohen tunes in the Paris Metro to her latest album "Mayday" represents a fascinating evolution, each step refining her craft and deepening her connection to the essence of folk music. In 2021, she released "Ma délire - songs of love, lost and found," a testament to her ability to reimagine traditional Quebec folk songs. Now, with "Mayday," Gendron continues to explore the depths of the human experience, offering songs that feel like timeless dispatches from the collective unconscious, melodies that could accompany tasks as mundane as sweeping floors or as elemental as felling trees.
By The Intelligence Music8 days ago in Art
