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New Music Releases in May 2020
These past couple of months have felt like just one big long decade due to the new quarantined lifestyle we’ve all adapted to. However, there are still many things to look forward to in the future, especially the near future. Check out our list of some of the hottest new music that will be released in the month of May.
Labb Rat
HDBeenDope, BrokeN Dreams
Type: Project
Release Date: May 1
Quality Control Music / Motown
Lil Baby, My Turn Deluxe Edition
Type: Album
Release Date: May 1
Mozzy, Beyond Bulletproof
Type: Album
Release Date: May 1
Music Access, Inc.
Lil Flip, Tum-Tum, Made in Texas
Type: Album
Release Date: May 1
Alamo (Geffen Records)
Lil Durk, Just Cause Y’all Waited 2
Type: Album
Release Date: May 8
N-LessEntertainment / Interscope Records
Moneybagg Yo, Time Served Deluxe Edition
Type: Album
Release Date: May 15
G*59 Records
Scrim, A Man Rose From the Dead
Type: Album
Release Date: May 15
Kingz in Denial Don’t Overcome
Kiddo Marv, Unappreciated Blessing
Type: Album
Release Date: May 18
The Phantom Entertainment / Empire
Styles P, Styles David Ghost Your Enthusiasm
Type: Album
Release Date: May 22
Darrius Jones for XXL
Skooly, Nobody Likes Me
Type: Mixtape
Release Date: May 22
Redefinition Records
Archie Shepp, Raw Poetic and Damu the Fudgemunk, Ocean Bridges
Type: Album
Release Date: May 22
Warp Records
Flying Lotus, Flamagra (Instrumentals)
Type: Album
Release Date: May 29
TenThousand Projects, LLC / Electric Feel Music
Kierra Luv, Take It Or Leave It
Type: Album
Release Date: TBD
We thank all the talented artists and musicians who are creating, producing, and releasing their music and helping us get through this pandemic one song at a time!
Artist Spotlight
Mamas Gun and Brian Jackson shines light on the truth on latest release “DIG!”
Mamas Gun makes a strong comeback with their new single “DIG!.” The track sounds more like a strong statement of intent than just a release. The UK band is known for its smooth blend of blue-eyed soul and traditional black music. They show once again that they can make music that sounds both thoughtful and very new, while still being real, emotional, and sophisticated.
“DIG!” was recorded directly onto analogue tape, and every note has warmth, grit, and soul. The production choice gives the music a rich, natural sound that complements the band’s unique groove. It is a piece of music that makes people slow down, really listen, and experience it rather than hear it.
Adding famous collaborator Brian Jackson, whose vocals, keyboard, and flute give the song a timeless elegance, adds even more depth and magic. Jackson is known for working with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Roy Ayers, and Earth, Wind & Fire. His addition makes the song something truly special. His reunion with Andy Platts, the lead singer of Mamas Gun, almost twenty years after they first worked together creatively in New York, gives “DIG!” a very personal touch that can be felt throughout. “DIG!” sets a strong mood based on connection, art, and essence. Mamas Gun not only goes back to their roots but also makes them stronger. This song is heartfelt, timeless, and completely captivating.
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Artist Spotlight
Bromsen crafts a suspension between attachment and release in new single “Concendrain”
Bromsen’s latest release, “Concendrain,” is very immersive and lives in the space between control and disintegration. The song smoothly shifts from focused to tired, from connected to free, and captures a complex emotional balance that is both personal and universal.
“Concendrain” starts slowly and carefully, the structure has layers that change over time, so each part can come out on its own without any stress or hurry. As time goes on, electronic textures begin to emerge, giving the music a mood that eventually turns into rock-infused energy. These different sounds don’t clash, they work together to create a track that is alive, fluid, and always changing.
The guitar, voice, and rhythm should all work together on the song. These parts don’t compete for attention; instead, they work together to make a smooth flow that pulls the listener into the song’s emotional depth. The arrangement features vocals that complement complex guitar lines and a steady beat that keeps everything in line.
“Concendrain” is really interesting because it has two sides. The track is about the fight in your head between giving up and pushing through, and between staying focused and giving in to tiredness. Bromsen and Reatsch work together to make something that looks natural and well-made. “Concendrain” doesn’t try to be cool or follow trends. Instead, it gives you a slow experience that you should really pay attention to. “Concendrain” is a powerful and thought-provoking work that sticks with you long after the last note has faded away. It stands out because its structure changes, its atmosphere is rich, and its emotions are strong.
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