Articles by Matt Bauer

Jupiter & Okwess

Kin Sonic

PUBLISHED Jul 16, 2018

For his sophomore offering, Kinshasa born-and-based Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess have sparked the summer's finest conscious party....

Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge

The Midnight Hour

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2018

In harsh times like these, it's good to take a pause now and then. With their long-gestating, Harlem Renaissance-inspired first  full-lengt...

Parliament

Medicaid Fraud Dogg

PUBLISHED May 25, 2018

It's been 38 years, but the timing couldn't have been better for a new Parliament album. Hard times like these call for  interplanetary fun...

Michael Rault

It's a New Day Tonight

PUBLISHED May 15, 2018

Taking its title from a pre-game interview with a hockey player after a bad night, Montreal-based Michael Rault's second full-length (and d...

Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra

Black Sun

PUBLISHED Apr 30, 2018

Comprised of the cream of Brazilian groove — three original members of Azymuth, a full orchestra and members of Banda Black Rio — the Far O...

Sons of Kemet

Your Queen Is A Reptile

PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2018

With an upcoming royal wedding to be shoved down our collective throats, and a cultural climate of rebellion and resistance, Sons of Kemet'...

Toni Braxton

Sex & Cigarettes

PUBLISHED Mar 26, 2018

If her recent engagement to Birdman and the cover art — her lingerie tips a hat to her racy 1997 Vibe layout — were any indicators, it woul...

Kae Sun Is Finding Where He Fits on 'Whoever Comes Knocking'

PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2018

Given his nomadic living situation during its production, it's ironic that the latest, long-gestating full-length player from Kae Sun would...