Knoxville-based artist Garret Murko steps into the spotlight with his debut album, Seriously, a chorus-free, lyrics-first project years in the making.
Igor Keller recorded four albums last spring. Not across four years. Not in rotating sessions between tours. Four complete albums, back to back, in a single season. For Longboat (a project led by Igor Keller), it’s just how the process works. The latest output from his Longboat project, Album 35, didn’t arrive with a grand[…]
On February 13, the hardcore hip-hop artist, Tyler Boy Sammy, returns with “Italy,” a new single that follows the trajectory set by his 2025 EP Lake Way Harbour. According to the official press release, the track continues his “raw, uncompromising” approach, but this time with a noticeable shift in atmosphere. If Lake Way Harbour documented[…]
Bulgarian guitarist and composer HRISTELIN is preparing to take listeners on a journey through sound and space with his upcoming single “Martian Code 25052025,” created in collaboration with Hang player MarsiAnka. The track is set for release on October 10, 2025, and will be available on all major streaming platforms. “Martian Code 25052025” promises to[…]
Peg Luke, a name synonymous with versatility and artistry, introduces her latest musical endeavor, “Softly & Tenderly,” a composition that delves into the depths of human emotion with a raw authenticity. With her haunting flute melodies and soul-stirring vocals, Peg Luke invites listeners on a profound journey of introspection and contemplation. “Softly & Tenderly” is[…]
In an industry where success resembles a daring wager, thegamblechild fearlessly embraces the uncertainty with his artistic persona. Born from a desire to take risks and go all-in despite the odds, the moniker “thegamblechild” epitomizes the young talent’s resolute pursuit of his aspirations and dreams. The journey from a challenging childhood to the bright lights[…]
One of NY’s promising new Hip Hop talents, Don Modus, discusses the creative process of his collaboration with producer Dapp Fetti. The latest single “Big Time,” recorded in his home studio, incorporates a Memphis sample into the beat and comes with an accompanying video that complements the raw and authentic vibe of the track. The[…]
Mixtape Monday: AJ Suede, OBIJUAN, Chuuwee, AKAI SOLO, Darko The Super + More Music – 3 hours ago Joints from AJ Suede, OBIJUAN, Chuuwee, AKAI SOLO, Darko The Super, and more this Mixtape Monday. AJ Suede is up first this week with Darth Sueder 7, OBIJUAN drops GUANAHANI, Chuuwee is on deck with Dio. and[…]
Watch Black Star Perform Tracks From ‘No Fear of Time’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Music – 2 hours ago Black Star made their SNL debut performing two new tracks from their latest album, No Fear of Time Black Star (which is yasin bey and Talib Kweli) just made their debut on Saturday Night Live. The[…]
Black Star Putting on Surprise New York City Concert Days After ‘SNL’ Appearance Music – 7 hours ago Black Star will be putting on a special late night performance days after their appearance on Saturday Night Live. It’s not just Saturday Night Live. Blue Note Entertainment Group and Luminary have just announced that Black Star[…]
Rihanna Shares New ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Single “Born Again” Music – 2 hours ago Marking the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rihanna has released new single “Born Again,” following “Lift Me Up” last month. Rihanna is “Born Again” on her new single for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Cowritten by Rihanna, The-Dream, James Fauntleroy, Ludwig Göransson,[…]
A Tribe Called Quest is Dropping an Awesome ‘The Low End Theory’ 30th Anniversary Boxset Music – 5 hours ago To commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Low End Theory, A Tribe Called Quest and Get On Down have re-released an exclusive boxset. A Tribe Called Quest has teamed with Get On Down to commemorate[…]
Photo via Real Bad Man/ Instagram Please support our collective of music obsessives by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Ross Olson has known that it’d be Geno’s team for a minute now. When I meet Adam Weissman of Real Bad Man outside a West LA coffee shop in late September, he arrives[…]
Kanye Originally Wanted to Title His ‘Ye’ Album ‘Hitler’ Music – 2 hours ago People who were once close to Ye claim that the Donda 2 artist has had a longtime fascination with Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. Ye‘s fascination with Adolf Hitler, the German dictator and leader of the Nazi Party, apparently isn’t new.[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Matthew Ritchie‘s fatal flaw is that he loves Tenet far more than Inception. Achieving greatness can be a trap. It’s frustrating. Prior success puts limits on the music that an artist creates in the form of unnecessary expectations of what a[…]
NxWorries Returns With “Where I Go” Music Video Music – 13 seconds ago Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge prep their forthcoming album as NxWorries with “Where I Go” music video featuring R&B vocalist H.E.R. Anderson. Paak and Knxwledge are back as supergroup NxWorries after a six-year hiatus. On Wednesday (October 19), the duo returned with new[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Steven Louis also don’t know nothin’. It’s as if the password to the green room tonight is a spirited shout of “B*TCH I’M UNDERRATED!” And it’s best to oblige, because you for sure want to be with Zoe Osama at the Roxy[…]
Joyce Wrice Wows In Her NPR Tiny Desk Concert Debut Music – 12 seconds ago Joyce Wrice joins the NPR Tiny Desk Concert series, performing fan favorites from her debut album Overgrown and her new EP Motive. Joyce Wrice proves that she’s here to stay in her NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut. The “On One”singer appeared in the concert series[…]
Nas Announces November Release of ‘King’s Disease III’ Music – 1 min ago Nas and producer Hit-Boy are readying King’s Disease III for November. The album follows their 2021 collaborative project, Magic. Nas and Hit-Boy are still suffering from King’s Disease. On Tuesday (October 18), the Queenbridge native announced on social media that their next collaborative[…]
Image courtesy of A-Trak/Instagram We keep the computers ‘putin, so support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Patrick Johnson wants you to rejoice: it’s almost Pine Barrens season. Damon Dash isn’t stressing about much at this point in his career – or if he is, he hides it well.[…]
How Zyah Belle Channeled Her Spirituality — And Pam Grier — For New Album ‘Yam Grier’ Music – 36 mins ago Okayplayer spoke to rising Bay Area artist Zyah Belle about spirituality, the importance of community, and her newest album Yam Grier. Zyah Belle backstage at S.O.B. in NYC | Photography by Dervon Dixon Sounds[…]
