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.

OutKast’s ‘ATLiens’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

The duo’s second studio affair was a shift toward more cosmic, leftfield strains of sound and deeper, more intricate narrative threads replete with more prominent symbolism and metaphor.

Biz Markie’s ‘I Need A Haircut’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The hip-hop legend’s third studio affair features some of his most entertaining and inspired lyrical performances, with heavy doses of Biz’s signature goofiness side by side with serious-minded narratives.

Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

On her fourth studio affair, Björk relinquishes the big beats that dominated her previous work, opting instead for hushed, whispered snatches of vocals with electronic bleeps, whirs and pulses.