Cornershop is back, and doing more of what they do best. Sung entirely in Punjabi by singer Bubbley Kaur, this is an album focused entirely on funky Indian fusion. Check it out at Amazon.
Check out the newest project from guitarist Adrian Quesada (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout), The Echocentrics.
Hot Stone from Jalapeno Records’ Dr. Rubberfunk brings smooth funk and soul with a variety of guest vocal performances that offers a great soundtrack to good times.
This new BBC series chronicles the development of British Reggae. Check it out on Youtube.
Fitz & The Tantrums - Pickin' Up the Pieces -
For this find, I have to credit my friend and band-mate Wes DiIorio. He’s always great at finding those occasional records that have enough mass appeal to get some radio airplay, but enough authenticity to satisfy the discerning ear. (He also introduced me to Arcade Fire years back, who recently won the Grammy for Album of the Year).
Fitz and the Tantrums are making very nice contemporary music with a heavy dose of classic Motown influences. Very much worth checking out if your a fan of 60s soul.
April March and Bertrand Burgalat: RosEros -
One of my all-time favorite artist/producer pairings is back with a new single called RosEros. Its been a while since we’ve heard them together. This is a nice French Pop duet between March and Burgalat (though very short at just about two minutes). If you like it, also check out April March’s “Triggers” and Bertrand Burgalat’s “The Ssssound of Music”.
Dave Nada’s new genre Moombahton (a cross between Dutch House and Reggaeton) is getting a lot of attention lately. Check out an interview and free MP3 downloads at Fader.
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Ancient Astronauts are producing Hip Hop sounds for 2011. Check out a preview of their upcoming album on Soundcloud.
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