Pat Shahabian
Premieres
Christian Scott Continues to Stretch Jazz's Sound with 'Diaspora'
Scott discusses his upcoming release, the second installment in his Centennial Trilogy, and shares a new trap-leaning track, "The Walk."
Pat Shahabian
6.8.17
Premieres
Matthew Stevens's Guitar Will Introduce You to Dulcet Tones You Never Knew Existed
Stevens has backed the likes of Esperanza Spalding and Christian Scott. Now he heads out in innovative directions of his own.
Pat Shahabian
3.23.17
Rank Your Records
Rank Your Records: Robert Glasper Solos on His Seven Albums
Robert Glasper's career is defined by his ability to intersect genres. He breaks down where he succeeded best.
Pat Shahabian
12.1.16
Premieres
NOIA Says Don't Idealize the Future in Her Video for “Nostalgia Del Futuro”
Step into the artsy, awesome world of this Brooklyn-based, Barcelona-born artist.
Pat Shahabian
11.16.16
Premieres
Watch Yuna's Limber New Video for "Poor Heart"
Fresh from collaborating with Usher the Malaysian singer drops this dream-pop gem. Plus we catch up with her for a chat.
Pat Shahabian
10.26.16
Premieres
Three Years and Three Cities: Signal Hill Return with a New LP and New Song "Metropolis"
The post-rock instrumental quartet drop this new song and discuss their progression into synthier grooves.
Pat Shahabian
8.30.16
Premieres
The Mercury Program Return After Seven Years with EP 'New Myths'
The instrumental post-rock-psych-jazz-ambient crew are cult favorites and we've got the first listen of their new song. Plus we find out what they've been up to in the interim.
Pat Shahabian
4.15.16
Premieres
An Eight Stringer, a Violin, and Southern Charm: Little Tybee Premieres “More Like Jason”
Look past the flannels, spectacles, and beards: there’s a nimble virtuosity. We nerd out with the Atlanta crew.
Pat Shahabian
3.29.16
Interviews
Christian Scott Will Break Your Heart with a Trumpet
"Fuck yeah it’s jazz. But it’s also indie rock. It’s also hip-hop," he says of his new album 'Stretch Music.' Listen to his song "Sunrise in Beijing."
Pat Shahabian
8.31.15
Interviews
Robert Glasper Will Make You Listen to More Jazz
We sat down with Glasper at the legendary Blue Note to talk about recording with Kendrick Lamar and J Dilla, as well as about making his new album 'Covered.'
Pat Shahabian
7.31.15
Interviews
Hiatus Kaiyote Is the Band's Band for the World's World of Regular Regulars
How did four virtuosic musicians from Melbourne end up playing a unique brand of funk and soul music to packed houses in New York City?
Pat Shahabian
6.26.15
Festivals 2015
Sweat, Funk, and Euphoria at the Roots Picnic 2015
A first time festival goer sweats it out and has a good time in spite of himself.
Pat Shahabian
5.31.15
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