Led by vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Rebekka Salomea, the German-American collective SALOMEA channels a range of genres from jazz, dub, and electronic textures into something deeply immersive and emotionally raw. With their new single “Sandcastle,” SALOMEA continue to blur genre boundaries. Built around a heavy, hypnotic bounce, the track pairs jazz-inflected vocals with a rich…
This month’s show is inspired by a run of unforgettable nights deep in London’s underground club scene from the final ever legendary Tryouts in King’s Cross to the sweat-soaked intensity of Body Hammer. The selection is dark, raw, and built…
Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Francesco Lo Giudice (aka Alsogood) returns with “Feliz,” the lead single from his latest album 1000 Smiles (Island Records). Built around rich Brazilian-inspired grooves and warm jazz textures, the track showcases Alsogood’s signature ability to blend…
The best way I could describe the sound that the Paris-based duo Casablanca Drivers create is something inbetween Phoenix and Primal Scream. It blurs the line between indie rock and the dancefloor. For their third album, Protocol, it feels like…
Here’s a round-up of our favorite electronic music sent to the blog recently. This is all the electronic music that has been on heavy rotation here at TNLF HQ. If you like the vibe, check out the full playlist on…
Last time we caught up with Micah Smith (aka Goose Down), it was during the release of his off-kilter indie house album, Material Needs. This month the LA-based producer is back with some richly layered left-field cuts on his new EP,…
Melbourne’s ever-evolving instrumental scene continues to deliver the goods, and Karate Boogaloo are right at the forefront. Their latest single, “Head First,” (released April 22nd via Colemine Records), is another confident step in their ongoing exploration of groove-heavy, cinematic soul.…
Sled Island 2023 took over Calgary like a hurricane this past week and we’ve got a round-up or artists you gotta check out.
Alvvays’ sound is every bit as fresh and contemporary as their first release nearly a decade previous. Read our full live review now.
I was first introduced to Dave Brubeck in a “History of Jazz” class in the early 90s. Before that point, jazz was music that my grandparents listened to. Hearing “Take Five” for the first time changed that. Paul Desmond spoke…
It’s funny how this global pandemic has found ways to bring us all closer together despite all of the pain and suffering it has caused. Closer together virtually of course. Because while the Coronavirus would like nothing more then to…