Live Review: Jungle @ The Anthem — 10/4/21

Posted on 10/08/2021 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged England, funk, Jungle, London, neo-soul, R&B, The Anthem.

Jungle perform at The Anthem on Oct. 4, 2021. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

The most remarkable thing about Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland is that they seem like two very approachable and laidback — if more hip than most — guys who would be really cool to chat with over a few pints.

Their breezy demeanor, however, hides the fact that the two Brits are fine tunesmiths who have a keen ear for hooks and beats in their work as electronic duo Jungle. As evidence, Jungle pulled a host of those tunes from their three studio albums at The Anthem recently, spinning the crowded venue into dancefloor mania with their upbeat and funky music.

Preview: Jungle @ The Anthem, 10/4/21

Posted on 10/01/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged electronic, England, funk, Jungle, London, neo-soul, The Anthem.

Jungle (Photo by Filmawi)

Out now on Caiola Records/AWAL, Jungle’s acclaimed new album Loving in Stereo debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Current Electronic Albums chart while also peaking at No. 3 on Independent Albums.

The British electronic funk duo now perform at The Anthem in DC on Monday, Oct. 4.

Livestream Preview: José James and Taali @ Noon Chorus, 8/13/20

Posted on 08/12/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged hip hop, jazz, Jose James, Levon Helm Studios, livestream, neo-soul, Noon Chorus, Taali.

José James (Photo by Janette Beckman)

Rainbow Blonde Records presents a special livestream with José James and Taali from the legendary Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York via NoonChorus on Thursday, Aug. 13.

Live performances include José’s future soul album No Beginning No End 2 (which features Aloe Blacc, Ledisi & Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Lizz Wright, Erik Truffaz, Hindi Zahra, Taali & more) and Taali’s Were You Busy Writing Your Heart Out? EP — both released earlier this year on Rainbow Blonde Records.

Song of the Day: “Aquí Yo Mando” by Kali Uchis

Posted on 08/12/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Colombia, Kali Uchis, Latin, neo-soul, R&B, Song of the Day, Virginia.

Kali Uchis (Photo by Amber Asaly)

Grammy- and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Kali Uchis shares the video for “Aquí Yo Mando” featuring Rico Nasty, directed by Phillipa Price. The song, produced by Tainy, is from Uchis’ forthcoming second studio album, her first Spanish language project.

Snapshots: Fitz and The Tantrums @ The Anthem — 2/14/20

Posted on 02/19/2020 by Parklifer in Live Review and tagged Ben Eisendrath, California, Fitz and The Tantrums, Los Angeles, neo-soul, soul, The Anthem.

Fitz and The Tantrums perform at The Anthem on Feb. 14, 2020. (Photo by Ben Eisendrath/ Instagram+Twitter: Insomnigraphic/GrillworksBen)

Fitz and The Tantrums performed at The Anthem recently in support of All the Feels, the band’s fourth studio album, and our friend Ben Eisendrath was there to shoot the show!

Live Review: Raphael Saadiq @ 9:30 Club — 2/9/20

Posted on 02/12/2020 by David LaMason in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Backyard Band, California, Lucy Pearl, neo-soul, Oakland, R&B, Raphael Saadiq, soul, Tony Toni Tone.

Raphael Saddiq performs at 9:30 Club on Feb. 9, 2020. (Photo by David LaMason)

A few years ago, I was a commuter, making the trip from Baltimore to DC every day through rush hour traffic and some time on my hands while stuck in that bumper-to-bumper grind. My one saving grace was this album, “Stone Rollin'” that I became obsessed with. It felt old but in a new way — bright production with an old soul.

I knew of Raphael Saadiq’s group in the late 80’s, Tony! Toni! Toné! due to my brother’s R&B CDs (I was more of a punk rock youngster myself), but there was something about Saadiq’s solo work that clicked with me.

Preview: Fitz and The Tantrums @ The Anthem, 2/14/20

Posted on 02/07/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, Fitz and The Tantrums, Los Angeles, neo-soul, soul, The Anthem.

Fitz and The Tantrums (Photo courtesy Donovan Public Relations)

Neo-soul band Fitz and The Tantrums released All the Feels, the band’s fourth studio album, last year via Elektra Records. The six-member group performs their biggest show in DC to date with a concert at The Anthem on Friday, Feb. 14.

Preview: Raphael Saadiq @ 9:30 Club, 2/8 + 2/9/20

Posted on 02/04/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged 9:30 Club, California, neo-soul, Oakland, R&B, Raaphael Saadiq, soul.

Raphael Saadiq (Photo by Aaron Rapoport)

Raphael Saadiq released Jimmy Lee, his fifth studio album, last year, and he’s launched a winter tour in support of it. Raphael appears at 9:30 Club for two shows on Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9. General admission for the Saturday show is sold out, but tickets are still available for Sunday!

Live Review: Yuna @ City Winery — 1/29/20

Posted on 02/04/2020 by Brenda Reyes in Live Review and tagged City Winery, Malaysia, neo-soul, R&B, Yuna.

Yuna performs at City Winery on Jan. 29, 2020. (Photo by Brenda Reyes)

Yuna appeared in a special acoustic tour throughout City Winery venues across the country recently. And lucky for DC, it was the last stop on her Rouge Tour. Yuna made this intimate occasion such a pleasure and the audience got a better sense of the thoughts behind her music with commentary throughout the set.

Live Review: Todrick Hall @ Baltimore Soundstage — 11/10/19

Posted on 11/13/2019 by ambienteye in Live Review and tagged Baltimore Soundstage, hip hop, neo-soul, R&B, Texas, Todrick Hall.

Todrick Hall performs at Baltimore Soundstage on Nov. 10, 2019. (Photo by Katherine Gaines)

Flanked by eight stunning dancers, Todrick Hall (in full drag) brought the production value of the videos he’s known for to Baltimore Soundstage recently.