Disaster Pony · Disaster Pony

Disaster Pony is a new jazz/EDM band led by Gordon Hyland, a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Toronto. With a Masters in Jazz Performance under his belt from the University of Toronto, Hyland has built up a reputation as an in-demand session player in Canada’s live music scene, playing hundreds of shows with the popular cover band Dwayne Gretzky. It was while touring with this band that Hyland connected with his main Disaster Pony collaborators Adam Hindle (Born Ruffians) and Ian Docherty (July Talk.) After all of their shows were unceremoniously cancelled in 2020 (due to a global health crisis that shall not be named…) Hyland and Hindle decided they needed to follow through on an idea they had of making a danceable saxophone record. The album was recorded over two weeks in February and March of 2021. The sessions were meant to be experimental from the beginning. Their thesis was to learn and try to do anything and everything that came to mind, then figure out how it all worked together after the fact. 

The Disaster Pony ethos is anchored in the electronic music of artists such as Amon Tobin, Bonobo and The Herbalist: artists known for combining hip-hip, downtempo, and jazz samples. Instead of sampling other artists, Hindle, Hyland, and a roster of other musicians performed their own grooves and improvisations using tracks by the likes of Madlib, MF Doom, Beastie Boys, and WuTang Clang as jumping off points. The recordings were then disassembled and reassembled, resulting in a record that is groove-focused, tape drenched, saxophone friendly, and - above all - beautiful. 

This record features several of Hyland’s closest musical friends. Andrew Roorda is heavily featured with his use of FX pedals, bringing the bass into the sonic world of synthesizers. Vivienne Wilder adds her voice as a double bassist on the album providing everything from Amon Tobin-like double bass-grooves to soundscapes of layered bowing. Electronic artist Acote adds sound design to several tracks, further hybridizing the album and bringing it into the world of experimental UK electronic Jazz. The album also features special guest appearances by cellist Liza McLellan (Quartetto Gelato, Devah) and violinist Eugene Draw (Dr. Draw). 

Disaster Pony will be released worldwide on Friday, March 15th, 2024 on Lovetown Records.

Roderick Harper · Eternal Love

RHM Entertainment is thrilled to unveil "Eternal Love", the first single from Roderick Harper's eagerly awaited R&B project, "Back To Love, Vol. 2, Journey To Love". Due for release, to radio, March 1st and March 8th on all streaming platforms.This release marks a significant milestone in Harper's career as he showcases his voice and passion for soulful music.

"Back To Love, Vol. 2, Journey To Love" is a testament to Roderick Harper's artistry and growth as a musician. Building on the success of his previous work, this album promises to captivate listeners with its rich melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and smooth vocals. Harper's unique blend of contemporary R&B and classic soul is a refreshing take on the genre, setting him apart as a true standout in the industry.

Leading the way is the mesmerizing single, "Eternal Love". With its infectious rhythm and soul-stirring lyrics, the song is a heartfelt ode to everlasting love. Harper's velvety vocals effortlessly glide over the music, creating an enchanting and immersive experience for the listener. "Eternal Love" is a testament to Harper's ability to evoke emotions and connect deeply with his audience.

RHM Entertainment invites music lovers from all walks of life to embark on this musical journey with Roderick Harper. "Eternal Love" is just a taste of what is to come, and fans can expect an unforgettable experience when the full album is released. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as Roderick Harper takes the R&B world by storm with "Back To Love, Vol. 2, Journey To Love".

Dave Erickson Project · Time Out

Dave Erickson is a guitarist and composer from Denver, CO. Dave formed the unique, original contemporary jazz group Dave Erickson Project in
2013. Dave wrote all of the songs on all releases. Songs from each Dave Erickson Project release have been aired on radio stations around the world and have been ranked on top radio charts.

Dave Erickson Project (DEP) is releasing the new contemporary jazz single “Time Out” on March 1, 2024. The new original song has a great groove
and vibe that feels very chill and satisfying, reflecting the meaning of the song title.







Past Dave Erickson Project Recordings
2013 – Pinnacle LP album
2015 - City Nights LP album
2018 – “Twilight” single
2019 – “Dedication” single
2020 - Open Sky EP
2021 – Upside EP
2023 – JAMB LP album

www.daveericksonproject.com

The Jazz Defenders · Meanderthal

After a great reception for their second album King Phoenix in autumn 2022, and 7" single "Rolling on a High" in 2023, The Jazz Defenders hit the road running in 2024 with a batch of new releases. The Bristol jazz outfit, led by pianist George Cooper (longtime member of UK funk kings The Haggis Horns), line up two singles as tasters for their third album Memory in Motion on Haggis Records. The first of these is "Meanderthal", a foot-stomping, toe-tapping groover that shows the band's continued love affair with the heavy backbeat-driven jazz of the 1960s in the USA, commonly called soul-jazz.

This music married the jazz improvisation of earlier eras, such as bebop and hard bop, to the straight eighths groove of rhythm & blues and soul music. Championed by musicians such as saxophonist Cannonball Adderley and pianist Ramsey Lewis, and especially artists recording for the legendary Blue Note Records label (people like pianist Horace Silver, trumpeter Lee Morgan, saxophonist Lou Donaldson and guitarist Grant Green), soul jazz became hugely popular outside of the niche jazz scene, even scoring top twenty pop single hits with tracks like "The Sidewinder" and "Watermelon Man".

"Meanderthal" comes in with a cracking snare drum beat married to a grooving piano/bass riff, all tied together with the brass punching out a blues-drenched theme. Topping off the composition is a funky Hammond organ, bringing in some good old gospel vibes (handclaps included), and embellishing the main theme and solos until finally cutting loose for a solo. As is the case with classic soul jazz, solos are short and sweet and the track is all about rhythm and the beat. A great introduction to the new music coming from one of the UK's finest jazz groups for 2024...The Jazz Defenders are well and truly back and ready to roll. More goodness coming soon but for now, kick back and enjoy the perfect marriage of soul and jazz that is "Meanderthal".

Antoine Knight · Step 2 Me Baby

After coming off his hit single in 2023, "The Drive on 285," Antoine Knight has done it again with his latest release, "Step 2 Me Baby." This hot new track is filled with a soulful groove that will get you moving out on the dance floor.

Antoine is a highly recognized recording artist who's climbing his way up the Smooth Jazz charts. "Step 2 Me Baby" will not disappoint you. The song is co-written by Antoine Knight and produced by multi-award-winning Smooth Jazz guitarist Adam Hawley.

If you like to party, "Step 2 Me Baby" is that tune for all you steppers.

Terry Wollman · Hipster ft. Najee

Terry Wollman is a Billboard charting American Jazz/Pop musician. He is a music director, guitarist, producer, arranger, and composer currently living in Los Angeles. Wollman has released nine albums including Bimini (1988), Say Yes (1998), Baila (2000), Sleep Suite (2004), Buddha's Ear (2011), A Joyful Noise (2012), Silver Collection (2014), Cassini's Last Dance (2020), and Surface (2023). His radio hit "What Is Hip?" (2022) debuted #1 Most Added on Billboard and spent four months on the charts.

"'Hipster' was inspired by a conversation I had with my friend Najee. We first performed together on TV in the early 90's and years later reunited on stage to perform my song 'Mandela,' leading us to decide to record together.

During the pandemic, I invited Najee to record remotely and play on my Surface album. To my surprise, he asked to play flute. Seizing the inspiration, I wrote "Hipster," which became one of my favorite cuts.

Gero and Évi · San Francisco Street ft. Stex (Peet Remix)

A laid-back, dreamy, and chic take on Sun Rai’s song about a metaphorical oasis where two lovers find each other and break away from the chaotic world–pure optimism encapsulated in seductive harmonies and a comforting, rich soundscape.

Co-produced by the Peet Project’s Peter “Peet” Ferencz, the track showcases the talents of prominent European jazz/lounge artists Gero and Évi, topped with an outstanding soprano sax solo by Tamás “Stex” Stencli.

GERO – keyboards
Évi Kolipka – lead vocals
Tamás “Stex” Stencli – soprano sax
Peter “Peet” Ferencz – keyboards, guitars, programming

Byron Miller · Stride (Granby Hills)

In 1966, Jazz legend Julian “Cannonball” Adderley famously stated, “Sometimes we are not prepared for adversity – Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.” In 2002, Gospel great Donnie McClurkin added, “We Fall Down (But We Get Up).” Within that world class trajectory, modern electric bass master Byron Miller delivers the single “Stride (Granby Hills),” literally taking the trials of life into his phenomenal fingers, administering all the healing his music can bring then giving the rest to God so He can work The Master Plan.

“Stride (Granby Hills),” co-composed and co-produced by Miller and his current ace collaborator Chris “Big Dog” Davis, is the third single leading to the fourth chapter of Byron’s acclaimed PsychoBass series, PsychoBass 4: Motor City Love, slated for a summer of 2024 release.

“Stride (Granby Hills)” is a feel-good song with a breezy swing that is perfect for radio, created to bring a lift to people’s spirits when they hear it. Davis sent an early version if the song to Miller, expressing that he wrote it to inspire himself as he was battling cancer…an illness he triumphantly beat. Miller added his signature electric bass sound to the piece creating yet another winning instrumental from the duo for the world of Contemporary Jazz. Simplicity and space – via the elements of ambient flute and keyboard textures - are the keys to the song’s healing power of refreshed reviviscence in a state of divine gratitude. Miller’s bass adds the sanctified Hallelujah vibration. The parenthetical title, Granby Hills, alludes to the place in Connecticut where Davis lives and rehabilitated his health.

Miller already whetted the appetites of the masses with two earlier teaser singles: the lowdown low-end theory jam, “Say it Ain’t Good to Ya,” and the sun-kissed “To The Floor” - both collaborations with multi-instrumentalist Chris “Big Dog” Davis. The next courses will include a surprise cover of a female Soul-Pop icon’s super sexy song from the `90s as well as the title track, “Motor City Love,” showing unwavering support for Detroit as only PsychoBass can bring it.