(Photo Credit: Toby Gad) LISTEN TO BAD VALENTINE – PIANO DIARIES VERSION HERE Los Angeles, CA – October 4 – The renowned songwriter and producer Toby Gad, celebrated for his GRAMMY-winning hits such as John Legend’s “All Of Me” and Beyoncé’s “If I Were A Boy,” and Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” has teamed up once again with the …
Month: October 2024
Photographer Credit: Natia Cinco October 4, 2024: Today, the Nashville by way of Kentucky singer/songwriter Adam Chaffins released his new single “Little Bit at A Time” produced by Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker). The swampy ditty features Chaffins’ expressive baritone stressing the importance of delayed gratification and was praised by Glide Magazine for “fusing the homespun soulful country vibe of …
Behold the new single “Law & Order” from Tulsa based singer-songwriter Casii Stephan featuring social justice warrior, proud black woman and LGBTQ+ folk singer-songwriter Crys Matthews, and acclaimed producer and musician Jay Burgess. This song discusses the perils of racism and polarizing politics. Casii shares, “In the South, politics takes on a different flavor. We say we’ve progressed and in many ways we …
(October 4, 2024 – Los Angeles, California) – In hopes of building more momentum from their 2022 collab “IDC” and their new single “Jealousy,” Jordan Ward and Joony team up and release JRNY. The six-track effort melds two entrancing voices and spellbinding songwriting, making JRNY a must-listen for R&B lovers. Their seamless chemistry continues on “Homebody,” where they …
The latest from Leonid & Friends is an incredible version of the Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic, “I Say a Little Prayer.” http://www.leonidandfriends.band/
Some Have Fun is the sixth studio album by singer-songwriter Roxanne Fontana and it is extremely retro-cool and fun. Roxanne says of the new album, “Phantasmagorgy [her previous album, released in 2022] wassort of the flowery window box on a house. With Some Have Fun, you’re in the house. It’s a serious place. Maybe you’ll …
This new Leon Bridges single came on the radio in the car today, and for no reason at all I just lost it. A song that just sounds so damn good. Channeling a lot of Marvin here. I need a 9-minute version.
Great new music from Fontaines D.C. … or, rather, music that was recorded nearly 40 years ago – only to surface last month. This song is a bittersweet thrill for me… simultaneously makes me feel young again – and reminds me that those feeling happened a long time ago, now. In any case, I’ll be …
Penguin Books, 1997Design by Jesse Marinoff ReyesPhotograph by Roberta Bayley Probably the only cover that I’ve done that came to approach (minor?) iconic status as far as I know. There was a time when young art school students would approach me asking if I was “THE Jesse Marinoff Reyes” who designed it. The first edition …
Photo by Vincenzo Malagoli: Staying mentally engaged during downtime is important for your cognitive health. Whether you’re waiting for an appointment, traveling, or simply taking a break, choosing activities that stimulate your brain can make these moments more enjoyable and productive. The good news is, there are plenty of simple yet effective ways to pass …
There are so many reasons why watching sport is so popular, and there are so many ways of being able to enjoy the world of professional sports on a daily basis. This is something that you need to focus on as much as possible, and there are a lot of ideas that play a part …
Photo Credit: Copperqueen Records This Friday (10/4), British-Nigerian musician, filmmaker, and visual artist SIRA* (Zina Saro-Wiwa) will release her highly anticipated debut album, Songs for the End of the World. The project is a carefully curated collection of songs that serve as an outlet for Zina’s deep emotions about her favorite topic: the apocalypse. The result is a toolkit …