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Sounds like:
Seu Jorge,
Arthur Verocai
By
Dylan Heneck
on
May 12, 2022
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Man, I feel like if I was the age I am now, 31, but living in 1967 -- which is when this heater of a track was released -- I'd be so out of my depth, and lame. I probably would have liked the Beach Boys, like every...
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2

Sounds like:
Khruangbin,
Fleetwood Mac,
Altın Gün
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Feb 17, 2022
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After having listened to "Mellanrum" as many times as I have, there's something I'm struggling to understand. That is, I can't figure out why I react so positively to the subtle "clap-clap" that can be heard, littered throughout this song. My adorati...
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3

Sounds like:
Fat Freddy's Drop,
Thievery Corporation,
Kid Loco
By
Stacy Klein
on
Dec 10, 2021
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Nightmares on Wax is back, baby! And he’s smoother, jazzier, and funkier than ever before. “Own Me” is a testament to the fact that no one can take our thoughts, dreams and desires from us, and that we can create t...
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4

By
Stacy Klein
on
Mar 23, 2021
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If you’re looking to get your groove on, look no further than New York-based KAMAUU’s latest offering, “Mango”. This absolute funk-fest of a remix is poignantly complimented by Adeline’s sweet falsetto and Masego’s...
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5

Sounds like:
D'Angelo,
Gil Scott-Heron
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Jul 1, 2020
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Jason re-posted a Kings of Convenience track sometime last week, so I'm using my allotted throwback with Yaw's "Where Would You Be." It makes my skin tingle. It's the way the sumptuous strings and horns sections mi...
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6

Sounds like:
Leon Bridges,
Otis Redding,
James Brown
By
Allison Lapinski
on
Jun 8, 2020
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Native to South Side Chicago, Wyatt Waddell has chosen the path of speaking out against the systemic police brutality in light of the recent protests across the nation. "FIGHT!" is a beautiful anthem of empowerment...
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7

Sounds like:
Steve Lacy,
Knxwledge,
Mndsgn
By
Dylan Heneck
on
Feb 26, 2020
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When Thundercat is having fun, we are also. Collectively, as a planet, it's a good time. He must be allowed to noodle away at that bass and purr into the mic at whatever cost, for the good times must be maintained....
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8

Sounds like:
Mahalia,
Jorja Smith,
Sinead Harnett
By
Tobias Handke
on
Feb 19, 2020
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London-based Dane Marie Dahlstrom is gearing up for the release of her debut album and to celebrate, has dropped new single and album title track, "Like Sand."A jazz-tinged, R&B affair, "Like Sand," displays Da...
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