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You may have heard Lee Bob’s beautiful cover of Nina Simone’s 1968 classic “Peace of Mind,” but he’s also a singer who writes his own songs. You’ll find that cover on his new EP, Free, alongside an intimate collection of songs conceived on a rooftop in Bamako, Mali. We’re sharing the title track, on which you can hear a kaleidoscopic integration of different genres, from folk ballads to Malian polyrhythms.
Danish-Japanese artist IDA KUDO draws inspiration from her ethnic roots to whirl electronic beats into theatrical drama ripe for the stage. “Okina Nami” means “big wave” in Japanese and is culled from her new EP, Proud. Experience feminine power as she sings, “Rising to the top, Okina Nami, power of a million voices roar. Your strength is strong enough to carry you to shore.”
If Philip Glass or Steve Reich experimented with EDM, we would arguably find their Venn diagram convergence in Floating Points. In fact, Sam Shepherd (aka Floating Points) recently composed his first ballet for symphony orchestra and electronics, Mere Mortals, for the San Francisco Ballet. We’ll get you dancing to your own beat with the twinkly, vibrant track “Del Oro.”
Since the release of her landmark album I Am Shelby Lynne some 25 years ago, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Shelby Lynne has released many beautiful and heartfelt albums featuring her powerful vocals and astute storytelling. Today, we’re sharing a brand new summer anthem with you called “Over and Over,” a soulful reflection on heartbreak and loss.
Birthed in Mexico in 2017, Reyna Tropical explores “intuition, transition, connection, and continuation — a celebration of spiritual survival pulsing with the beat of all things tropical.”
Optometry is a brand spanking new LA-based duo composed of electro genius John Tejada and stunning singer March Adstrum. Adstrum’s hypnotic voice and guitar spark Tejada’s machinations on their debut track “Chameleon,” with a full-length album coming in March.
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Great track. Beautiful.
For a second I was reminded of Yoko Ono. Very pretty.
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Great stuff, please add me. I am an independent artist that is homeless in Florida. I write about drug addiction and the real struggles of life.. Thank you F.A.M.E
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