The SOMA venue in San Diego was charged with a laid-back yet palpable excitement on the evening of July 15, as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of Larry June on stage. As the clock struck 9:20, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause, signaling the beginning of an unforgettable night. Larry June, a rising star known for his smooth and soulful Bay Area sound, wasted no … Continue reading Concert Review: Larry June Does Numbers in San Diego
Donate HERE! Kotic Couture is a brilliant artist that triumphantly embraces her story and unapologetically presents her best self to the world with music. Through her sound, Kotic recounts her experience as a transgender person of color, highlighting both the trauma and beauty associated with her identity. Above all, Couture aims to write music that is a pure reflection of herself, acting as a time … Continue reading Let It Shine with Kotic Couture: An Interview about Transcendent and Late to the Party
The eight-person New Orleans brass band, The Soul Rebels, dropped their first studio album in six years titled “Poetry in Motion” in October of 2019. Through boasting studio collaborations with cultural icons such as the Wu-Tang Clan and Talib Kweli, as well as appearances in world-class concerts and their performance on Tiny Desk with GZA, The Soul Rebels have crafted a gripping discography and collection of remarkable accomplishments that … Continue reading The Soul Rebels and New Orleans’ Modern Brass Wave [Interview]
As the bird with the quickest heart rate, the Hummingbirds never skip a beat or some heat. Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for the Mag’s weekly roundup of what’s popping in music. Looking for other weeks? Click here. Here are Spotify and Apple Music playlists. Albums Madlib – Sound Ancestors Weezer – OK Human Arlo Parks – Collapsed in Sunbeams Songs Brent Faiyaz & DJ Dahi – “Gravity (feat. Tyler, the … Continue reading Tune In Tuesdays: Brent Faiyaz and Tyler Lift “Gravity,” Madlib Invites “Sound Ancestors,” and More
Despite a consistent career and continued performance, the world has still not woken up for Benny Sings. Since 2005, Benny Sings has put out six studio albums, one live album, and a beat tape. His work is consistently impressive, especially his Tiny Desk Concert from Jan. 2016. Benny Sings, known as Tim van Berkestijn, is a 42-year-old Dutch alternative artist that has been pumping out incredible music … Continue reading Criminally Underrated: Benny Sings Proves Himself Again With “City Pop”
Check in at Hummingbird Headquarters for Part 4 of our Top 20 Tracks series if you want to see which tracks we ranked the highest in 2020! Make sure to follow up and check out our other installments, linked below! Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 4
Check in at Hummingbird Headquarters for Part 3 of our Top 20 Tracks series if you want to see which tracks we ranked the highest in 2020! Make sure to follow up and check out our other installments, linked below! Hint: you’ll receive a special shoutout if you comment the time when Michael solves a Rubik’s Cube. Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 3
Back with our second video in the illustrious Top 20 Songs of 2020 Series, we break down songs 15-11 in our list. Check it out and see if your favorite artists are represented! Continue reading Hummingbird YouTube: Top 20 Songs of 2020, Pt. 2: 15-11
Albums Jahari Massamba Unit — Pardon My French Statik Selektah — The Balancing Act Lil Yachty — Lil Boat 3.5 AJ Tracey — Secure the Bag! 2 Songs Young Thug — Take it to Trial SAINt JHN — Smack DVD Saba — So and So / Areyoudown? pt. 2 Continue reading Tune in Tuesday: Jahari Massamba Unit and Satik Selektah Drop Exciting Albums
Gorillaz — Sound Machine, Season One: Strange Times If this is only season one, I can’t wait to hear the next several seasons. The album contains elite features across genres that spur the project, including Elton John (on the same song as 6LACK!!), ScHoolboy Q, Beck, slowthai, EARTHGANG, GoldLink, JPEGMAFIA, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Skepta. With such memorable features, one would expect them to be the … Continue reading October’s Best Releases: Gorillaz, Nathy Peluso, Xavier Ömar Put Out Statement Albums
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