Poetica is the latest project from alt folk composer, producer, poet, and singer/songwriter Rachael Sage. Pulling from spoken-word touchstones like Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Laurie Anderson, Poetica’s self-titled debut plays at the edges of genres and song structures, moving effortlessly between folk, jazz, and classical influences. Working with her longtime cellist Dave Eggar, along […]
Interview with COPUS – Truth
COPUS is a theatrical spoken word jazz ensemble who weaves together dynamic poetics with lush musical landscapes across multiple genres. Originality at its utmost best! COPUS is an acronym for Creation Of Peace Under Stars. Formed by renowned San Francisco poet ROYAL KENT and ASCAP award-winning composer WENDY LOOMIS, the group has performed and presented […]
Nandan Gautam Soothes The Soul, Lifts The Spirit with The King of the Sea, Listen Now
Azerbaijan based composer Nandan Gautam has delivered his latest album The King of the Sea. The King of the Sea features a hypnotic, enchanting blend of elements ranging from pop, rock, lounge, world and electronic music with hints of jazz and also splattered with moments of urban-stylized drum rhythms (which took me by surprise the […]
Avi Jay D Fuses Science, Multiple Genres and Spoken Word in The Hypnosis Detox Series
Los Angeles based musician/producer/poet Avi Jay D has been writing since he was eight years old. Although he has experience in various fields such as science and business, Avi Jay D has always been a writer. Avi has a refreshing view on passion and discipline, I’ve dabbled in different fields throughout my life…but writing has […]
Tres Viche and Kvng Greek Join Forces For New Single CreepN
Tres Viche (who we’ve featured before) joined forces with Kvng Greek for their spoken word rendition of TLC’s hit single Creep titled CreepN. Following up his visual mixtape, If Thoughts Could Speak, Tres Viche and Kvng Greek explore the true victim of creeping and what happens to an individual when they allow themself to feel […]
Tr3s Viche Releases Visual Mixtape, If Thoughts Could Speak 2
Bronx based poet, emcee and visual artist Tr3s Viche has released a fresh, creative, and unique new project titled If Thoughts Could Speak 2. This lyrically and visually potent project comes in the form of a visual mixtape which takes us on a 17:37 journey through the mind and thoughts of Tr3s Viche. Not necessarily […]
Tyson Amir Drops Powerful Poetry Book and Video for Between Huey and Malcolm
Bay Area musician, author, educator, community organizer and freedom fighter Tyson Amir has released his debut book, a collection of poems, titled Black Boy Poems. Black Boy Poems is a collection of pieces by Tyson which aim to uplift, empower, motivate and educate the African American community. However, these moving literary pieces need to be […]
Listen: Earthbound by King Kimbit
I ran across Canadian spoken word poet and Hip Hop artist King Kimbit on Twitter recently. Her single “Earthbound” is really chill and full of good vibes. Connect on FB, IG or Twitter. King Kimbit – Earth Bound by King Kimbit ft. Jeepz
Listen: The Exterminators by Sonny Smith
After premiering “Ayahuaska” during the week of Christmas, Sonny Smith, of San Francisco staples Sonny & The Sunsets, has released the second single, “The Exterminators” from his new album Sees All Knows All. The album is unique in the fact that it involves no singing and is instead a monologue set to music that tells […]
The Half-Life of Marla Mase
Marla Mase is no stranger to our archive of great indie musicians. Be sure to check out our previous feature, if you are unfamiliar. Released on February 25 of 2014, Half-Life is Marla’s newest masterpiece to be shared with the world. Backed by the Tomás Doncker band and True Groove Records, her presence, her art, and her delivery […]
