Holy Hive

New York band Holy Hive have a wonderful psych and soul thing going on and released their fantastic self-titled album in 2021.  Unbeknownst to me, the band broke up right around the same time that album was released, which is a bummer.  But i guess as a farewell gift of sorts, the band are set to put out a record of unreleased tunes recorded during their time together with the upcoming "Big Crown Vaults Vol. 3." courtesy of Big Crown Records.  Check out "Love It Is Not Love," which i'm honestly surprised didn't make it onto an album before now, below and pre-order the record here.

El Michels Affair & Black Thought

New York producer El Michels Affair has teamed with The Roots member Black Thought for new album "Glorious Game."  Our first taste is the cool as hell new track "Grateful."  Check it out below and pre-order the record here from Big Crown.

Surprise Chef

Let's take a moment to dig on the library jazz, psych, funk, and soul sounds of Australia's Surprise Chef.  Check out "Velodrome" below and pre-order the upcoming "Education & Recreation" LP here from Big Crown Records.

Holy Hive

New York band Holy Hive make a dark and brooding kind of music that pulls from soul, folk, and mellow psychedelia.  It's simultaneously haunting and soothing, and for some reason reminds me of when i would drive between Austin and Midland, Texas in college to visit my parents, a 5+ hour drive i would often make late at night with long stretches of nothing but darkness and stars.  Check out "Golden Crown" below and pre-order the upcoming self-titled album here from Big Crown Records.