NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Ego Ella May’s “The Morning Side Of Love”

June 9, 2022 Patrick Corcoran

Ego Ella May’s cover version of Chico Hamilton’s “The Morning Side Of Love” is the first single to be lifted from the forthcoming collection ‘Blue Note Re:Imagined II,’ due in stores September 30th.

NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Jorja Smith’s “Rose Rouge”

July 3, 2020 Albumism Staff

The acclaimed UK songstress’ cover of St Germain’s “Rose Rouge” is the first offering from the ambitiously conceived ‘Blue Note Re:imagined’ collection, due in stores September 25th.

NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers’ “Quick Trick”

March 21, 2020 Albumism Staff

“Quick Trick” is one of two never-before-issued compositions that feature on the forthcoming first-time release of the 1959 studio session ‘Just Coolin’’ due in stores August 7th.

Tori Amos’ ‘Strange Little Girls’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Although the seed of ‘Strange Little Girls’ began with songs by men, it’s really in the end, as it always is with Tori Amos, all about the girls.

WC And The Maad Circle’s Debut Album ‘Ain’t A Damn Thang Changed’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The group’s debut LP may not be the best-known or most acclaimed album of hip-hop’s golden era, but its relevance and impact endure three-and-a-half decades later.

Nice & Smooth’s ‘Ain’t A Damn Thing Changed’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Greg Nice & Smooth B’s classic sophomore album reflects their multiple talents and represents a triumph of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts.