Song of the Day: “Club Cougar” by Nadine Shah
Nadine Shah (Photo by Fraser Taylor)
Nadine Shah released her new album last week — Kitchen Sink (Infectious Music/BMG.) Listen to her latest single, “Club Cougar.”
Song of the Day: “Learn to Fly” by Surfaces and Elton John
Surfaces with Elton John in the animated video (Art courtesy 10K Projects)
Texas-based duo Surfaces have released an accompanying music video for their collaborative single “Learn to Fly” with legendary multi-Grammy Award winning Elton John, out now via 10K / Homemade Projects.
Preview: My Kid Brother @ Jammin’ Java, 6/27/20
My Kid Brother (Photo courtesy Fearless Records)
My Kid Brother recently signed to Fearless Records and released new music in March — then the coronavirus pandemic struck! So, the band hasn’t had a lot of opportunity to play their new songs live.
But Jammin’ Java comes to the rescue with “A Song & A Slice: A Socially Distanced Outdoor Concert Series,” and My Kid Brother performs there on Saturday, June 27!
The show is free but suggested donations go to support Black Lives Matter DC. What a great opportunity then to hear new tunes from these local indie rockers.
Song of the Day: “Swill” by Jónsi
Jónsi (Photo by Barnaby Roper)
Jónsi Birgisson, multidisciplinary artist and frontman of Sigur Rós, proudly announces Shiver, his first solo album in a decade, out Oct. 2, on Krunk. The new album features acclaimed vocalists Liz Fraser of the Cocteau Twins and Robyn, as well as production by PC Music founder A. G. Cook.
A new song from the record, “Swill,” is released today alongside a video by Barnaby Roper and animated by Pandagunda.
Preview: Gordon Sterling @ Jammin’ Java, 6/26/20
The empty indoor stage at Jammin’ Java! (Photo by Steve Petrucelli)
Jammin’ Java recently launched its outdoor summer series of concerts, presenting A Song & A Slice: A Socially Distanced Outdoor Concert Series. Each donations-based concerts contributes funds to a cause of the artist’s choice.
The outdoor series continues with Gordon Sterling at Jammin’ Java on Friday, June 26, in a show benefiting Black Lives Matter DMV and SURJNOVA.
Live Review: Elizabeth II @ Jammin’ Java — 6/20/20
Beth Cannon fronts Elizabeth II at Jammin’ Java on June 20, 2020. (Photo by Mark Caicedo)
Normally, summer has been in full swing for weeks by this point each year. Concerts, festivals, parades, baseball, road trips and, of course, late evenings out with friends. But as we all know, this summer ain’t normal.
So when Jammin’ Java announced its “A Song & A Slice: A Socially Distanced Outdoor Concert Series” to celebrate the opening of Union Pie (Jammin’ Java’s new pizza shop), a glimmer of hope sprang up that maybe summer had actually returned. And that maybe things could feel a little more normal.
Recently, Elizabeth II turned in a 90-minute, stripped-down, acoustic set to kick off the series.
Song of the Day: “I’m Always” by iAN Ottaway
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iAN Ottaway (Photo courtesy Revvolt Records)
You may not recognize the name iAN Ottaway (that’s EYE-an) but he’s spent a lifetime with some of the most incredible musicians and artists of the past few decades. He’s hung out with Jeff Buckley. He runs the Ask iAN page for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. He’s been friends with Mark Lanegan for almost 30 years. And that’s just the start.
That friendship with Mark Lanegan resulted in a track iAN has recently released called “I’m Always.”
Livestream Preview: The 69 Eyes @ Kulttuuritalo (via Sunborn Live), 6/26/20
The 69 Eyes (Photo by Pasi Klemetti)
THE 69 EYES released their apocalyptically titled new album, West End, last fall and started their 30th anniversary world tour. On Friday, June 26, they celebrate three decades by streaming a live show from Helsinki.
Song of the Day: “Come Around Me” by Rituals of Mine
Rituals of Mine (Photo by Jeffrey LaTour)
Rituals of Mine — the immersive, hybrid R&B electronic project of Los Angeles-based songwriter Terra Lopez — announces her new album, HYPE NOSTALGIA, out Sept. 25 on Carpark Records, and shares the lead single/video, “Come Around Me.”
Preview: Rachel Levitin @ Jammin’ Java, 6/25/20
Rachel Levitin (Photo courtesy the artist)
Jammin’ Java recently launched its outdoor summer series of concerts, presenting A Song & A Slice: A Socially Distanced Outdoor Concert Series. Each donations-based concerts contributes funds to a cause of the artist’s choice.
The outdoor series continues with DC folk singer Rachel Levitin at Jammin’ Java on Thursday, June 25, in a show benefiting the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
