Week of June 27, 2021
Listening selections for the week of June 27, 2021, featuring the latest from John Carroll Kirby, Schneider TM, Isaiah Rashad and more, best enjoyed with a cup of Rising Star Coffee Roasters’ Direct Trade Blend, for full-bodied notes of caramelized nuts and a smooth, balanced acidity.
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Highlights include:
Dazzling jazz fusion from Stones Throw keyboardist John Carroll Kirby’s new Septet
Brooding electro-groove from Schneider TM’s The 8 of Space
A vibe-y piece of nocturnal hip hop from Top Dawg Entertainment’s Isaiah Rashad
Smooth alternative soul from SAULT’s new temporary release Nine
The glorious opening cut from H.E.R.’s lengthy and underwhelming debut
The harmonious push and pull of UK jazztronica outfit Anushka’s new LP
Aptly titled grooves from indie dancefloor icons A Certain Ratio
Time-seizing alternative R&B from Hiatus Kaiyote’s new Mood Valiant
Still Woozy, continuing to bat 1000
Until recently, ultra rare spiritual avant-jazz from Abdullah ‘Mudon’ Sami and New York’s & Chicago’s late ‘70s underground jazz scene
The Chayla Hope Choice Find of the Week: dark and droning rock righteousness from The Blinders
Compelling amorphous pop from Joviale’s new EP Hurricane Belle
An infectious rock anthem from Nashville’s Aaron Lee Tasjan with major Jeff Lyne and Tom Petty vibes
Luxurious cinematic soul from enigmatic Swedish composer Sven Wunder’s latest offering Natura Morta
A trio of cuts recommended by Sven Wunder in his recent conversation with The Eisenberg Review
Lo-fi psychedelic splendor from Los Angeles’ Communicant
The propulsive tuneful punk of Wet Leg’s debut single
New yacht-kissed psych minimalism from Ruban Nielson
As kick-ass a punk record as you’ll find in 2021 from CIVIC
Soothing acoustic songcraft from Kings of Convenience and Feist
An indie rock I’m still obsessing over from Francis Lung’s Miracle