I like that we make this list every year. No, it's not as well read as our other posts. It doesn't exactly fit what we do. But I like the rounded nature of this, that there's a humor in making a jazz and non-jazz list, of the other vast majority of the market share while still including folks who are still just as independent. Many on this list are jazz musicians anyway, … [Read more...]
Sidewalk Chalk – “Alright” (Kendrick Lamar Cover) (Video)
A hip-hop group that sounds better live, retains their voice when playing a cover, and still bumps without a bassist or drummer is a rare find. Having known most of the members in Sidewalk Chalk before the band existed, I thought I knew what to expect out of them, but I forgot to expect them to regularly beat my expectations. Their video for "Alright", a Kendrick Lamar cover, … [Read more...]