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Sounds like:
Brasstracks,
JNTHN STEIN,
Big Gigantic
By
Almond Ivan
on
May 18, 2016
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The three-piece "brass house" band is back with a record that provides the same animalistic nature as their past tunes, while giving an uplifting energy that is jazzy perfection.
From Matt Doe's flawless horn stabs to Leo P's innovative approach on ...
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2

Sounds like:
Pretty Lights,
Mark Ronson,
Bag Raiders
By
Mia Gralla
on
Nov 23, 2015
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Miike Snow is returning after a three year hiatus with the upcoming release of the aptly named III. Weeks ago, they gave us a sneak peak with the album's first single "Heart is Full," and now they're giving us more with a remix featuring none other t...
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3

Sounds like:
BADBADNOTGOOD,
Flying Lotus,
Teebs
By
sean o
on
Dec 8, 2014
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Friday night in Austin, Texas, brings with it a sense of possibility. One might start out with cheap beer, maybe some bar food. If you're me, you start out with a pitcher of Lone Star and a two dollar cheeseburger with jalapeño rings and chopped onio...
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4

Sounds like:
Made In Heights,
Zella Day,
Iyes
By
sean o
on
Oct 19, 2014
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Sometimes it's fun to hype an unknown artist, and other times it's fun to celebrate the increasingly known acts that continue to impress.Credit to Philadelphia's Marian Hill for putting out a great EP earlier this year, and following it up with sexy ...
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5

Sounds like:
Sam Sparro,
Gramatik,
Opiuo
By
Jade Furubayashi
on
Oct 6, 2014
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A dear friend introduced me to 20syl. His remix of "The Purge / Rapfix Cypher" was her go-to jam and quickly became the soundtrack to my summer. 20syl has put out a slue of successful remixes and originals since, including "Ongoing Thing," "Voices" a...
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6

Sounds like:
Robert Glasper,
Sly 5thave,
Bilal
By
sweeney kovar
on
Aug 20, 2014
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You may not know the name Otis Brown III yet, but if you're a modern jazz head, chances are you've heard his drumming. A session drummer for the likes of Esperanza Spalding and others, Brown has been keeping the legacy of jazz drumming alive.
His o...
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7

Sounds like:
Laura Mvula,
Andrew Ashong,
Amy Winehouse
By
sweeney kovar
on
Feb 21, 2014
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Zara McFarlane already garnered rave reviews on her debut album, 2011's Until Tomorrow, and her recently released follow-up wants to up the ante."Police & Thieves" is a brilliantly sublime cut off her sophomore album, If You Knew Her. She fuses j...
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8

Sounds like:
Eddie Moore,
Robert Glasper,
Thundercat
By
sweeney kovar
on
Jan 19, 2014
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Jazz really is becoming cool again. I mean, it never really stopped being cool. The great American art form is the basis of modern pop music, and though sadly our myopic collective history can reduce it to memories of deceased black men in suits play...
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