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UK Jazz & Soul

Honoring the Sound of Brotherly Love: Trumpeter Josh Lawrence Pays Homage to a City’s Musical Soul on Philly Twisted

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Executive Overview In the world of contemporary jazz, few geographical locations carry as much stylistic and cultural gravity as Philadelphia. From the labyrinthine alleyways of its historic neighborhoods to the smoke-filled, hallowed bandstands of its legendary jazz clubs, the city has long served as an uncompromising crucible for America’s classical art form. It is within … Read more

British Folk & Acoustic

Honoring a Master: Jon Wilks Revives Martin Carthy’s Iconic "Geordie" for Crown of Horn’s 50th Anniversary

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Executive Overview Folk music exists as a living, breathing lineage—a continuous dialogue across generations where songs are not merely preserved in amber, but actively inhabited, reshaped, and handed down. This week, contemporary English folk artist Jon Wilks steps squarely into this rich tradition with the announcement of his upcoming single, a reverent yet distinct rendition … Read more

UK Jazz & Soul

Honoring Lineage and Mourning a Vanguard: Stefon Harris & Blackout’s Legacy Dances Bridges Newark’s Past and Present

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Executive Overview In the contemporary landscape of modern jazz, few artists possess the institutional weight and geographical rootedness that vibraphonist and composer Stefon Harris has cultivated over the past decade. Long recognized as a master craftsman of mallet percussion, Harris has steadily anchored his professional, academic, and creative life in the city of Newark, New … Read more

Electronic & Club Culture

DFA Records Releases All-Star Charity Cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole of the Moon’ in Honoring Late Optimo Co-Founder JD Twitch

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Executive Overview In a poignant and fitting tribute to one of the most influential figures in modern underground dance music, DFA Records has officially released an all-star charity cover of The Waterboys’ 1985 classic, "The Whole of the Moon." Recorded under the moniker The Watergirls, this dancefloor-driven rendition serves as a celebration of the life … Read more

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