As one of our most exciting times of year (which we refer to as the Season of Lists), the Nextbop staff relishes the end of the year to declare our favorite releases from the last twelve months, noting a moment in time and reminding folks (out there reading and amongst ourselves in the staff) of what great music was out there and maybe to catch up on what you may have missed, … [Read more...]
Rafiq Bhatia – “Breaking English” (Single Stream)
Guitarist Rafiq Bhatia is steadily introducing us to his new album, Breaking English, out April 6 on Anti-. Much like the first single, "Hoods Up", the title track with touches of atmospheric vocals and a steady beat that feels like some sort of chamber blues, or an electro Gospel, or some other hodgepodge of genres and emotions that's sure to be awesome in its final form … [Read more...]
Rafiq Bhatia – “Hoods Up” (Stream)
Guitarist Rafiq Bhatia is super dope. He does super dope work with Son Lux (new album Brighter Wounds is out now. He does super dope work with Vijay Iyer (take note every time you hear about Thums Up). He does super dope work on his own. In fact, he's set to release his second album, Breaking English, this coming April on the Anti- label. Check out the first single, "Hoods Up", … [Read more...]