The band (U)nity, co-lead by pianist Axel Laugart and percussionist Amaury Acosta, are legit and have been for a minute now, but with the release of their first proper album, their sound is more fully formed. Their previous releases, singles and mixtapes, had a roughness that showed direction, but with the release of (U)nity is Power, out now on Ropeadope, their meshing of … [Read more...]
Braxton Cook – “Somewhere in Between” (Video)
Saxophonist/vocalist Braxton Cook, in all the moves he has been making this year (it's not like he was previously known for being a vocalist, great as he is at it), can add that he has a dope, moody music video to go along with his new single. Check out the video for "Somewhere in Between" directed by Lucas Alvarado-Farrar after the jump. Far Fetched … [Read more...]
Lauren Desberg & Kris Bowers – “Merry Melody Medley” (Video & Stream)
A few days ago, Lauren Desberg tweeted, "I do my best singing within 3 feet of christmas decor..." It just had to be a sign that something was coming soon, and such an assessment was certainly correct. Vocalist Desberg and keyboardist Kris Bowers just dropped a medley of Christmas songs that'll definitely get this December going. Check out the video and stream of their … [Read more...]
Lauren Desberg Releases ‘Twenty-First Century Problems’ (Stream)
We have to admit we have a soft spot for vocalist Lauren Desberg over here at Nextbop. The young Berklee graduate, originally from LA now living in NYC, has a real knack for unearthing unusual standards or old-ish pop songs and breathing new life into them with her unique and refreshing jazz-pop aesthetics as well as surrounding herself with truly stellar musicians. We loved … [Read more...]
Lauren Desberg – “Rock Steady” (Stream)
Back in 2012, vocalist Lauren Desberg released an EP, Sideways, that still lingers with us here at Nextbop. Desberg's voice has a coolness to it that's always a pleasure to hear and typically tackles material that one doesn't hear often enough. For example, last weekend, Desberg dropped a stream of The Whispers' "Rock Steady" with backing from Taylor Eigsti, Corey Fonville, … [Read more...]