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The Spill Magazine Oct 24

SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL KIWANUKA – FUDGE

Michael Kiwanuka

Billboard Oct 24

In Canada: Summer Walker, Bebe Rexha to Accept Awards at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

Summer Walker Bebe Rexha Cardi B The Weeknd Chxrry The Beaches Elton John Kid Cudi

The AU Review Oct 23

Interview: Andros Georgiou on George Michael, the lost masterpiece of Trojan Souls and a lifetime of musical memories

George Michael Elton John Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Bryan Ferry

American Songwriter Oct 23

4 Forgotten Lyrics by George Michael That Feel Like Poetry

George Michael Wham!

Clash Music Oct 23

Mahalia Returns With ‘the 5 stages of heartbreak’

Mahalia

AllHipHop Oct 23

Wu-Tang Director Reveals Nas, ODB & Cher Playlist Picks

Wu‐Tang Clan Nas Cher Mariah Carey Cilvaringz Tom Tom Club Isaac Hayes David Porter Raekwon

Jazz Radio Oct 23

Ernie Watts fête ses 81 ans : le saxophoniste qui a tout joué, de Marvin Gaye aux Rolling Stones

Ernie Watts Marvin Gaye The Rolling Stones Glenn Frey Frank Zappa Buddy Rich Oliver Nelson Charlie Haden

Complex Music Oct 21

Stephanie Mills Questions Why Gladys Knight Is Still Touring: 'Don't Let People Pimp You'

Stephanie Mills Gladys Knight Patti LaBelle Chaka Khan Charlie Wilson Ronald Isley

4 articles Oct 21

Michael Kiwanuka Danger Mouse Inflo Pino Palladino Marvin Gaye Donald Fagen Jimmy Jam

Jazz Radio, Les Inrocks, The Guardian Music +1

2 articles Oct 21

Leon Bridges Lydia Kitto Pino Palladino

AllHipHop, NPR Music

RTBF – Musique Oct 20

Isaac Hayes : du triomphe de Shaft à la rupture avec South Park, puis aux années les plus sombres

Isaac Hayes South Park

American Songwriter Oct 20

Riley Green’s Teenage ‘Voice’ Contestants Do Bill Withers Proud With Stunning Performance of “Ain’t No Sunshine”

Riley Green Bill Withers The Voice Kelly Clarkson Adam Levine Queen Latifah LeAnn Rimes

American Songwriter Oct 20

Born 81 Years Ago Today in Ohio, the Queen of Northern Soul Who Wrote Hits for The Supremes, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye

The Supremes Diana Ross Marvin Gaye Gloria Jones Gladys Knight & the Pips Ed Cobb Soft Cell Air Supply Jerry Lee Lewis

AllHipHop Oct 18

Swizz Beatz’s CB2 Deal Started With Alicia Keys’ Nail Tech

Swizz Beatz Alicia Keys DMX The LOX

Magnet Magazine Oct 18

Curtis Mayfield Released “Roots” 55 Years Ago Today

Curtis Mayfield The Doors

6 articles Oct 18

Nas Robert Johnson JAŸ-Z Blue Ivy Carter Kurtis Blow The D.O.C. Nile Rodgers

AllHipHop, Billboard, DancehallMag +3

S SoulTracks Oct 17

Happy Birthday to disco and soul icon George McCrae

George McCrae KC and the Sunshine Band

Billboard Oct 17

Swizz Beatz Reveals Michael Jackson Had a Crush on Alicia Keys: ‘I Think Janet Was the One That Told A.K.’

Swizz Beatz Alicia Keys Michael Jackson Janet Jackson

3 articles Oct 16

Orville Peck Modest Mouse Eartheater Slow Pulp Courtney Barnett Iceage Thee Sacred Souls Jesse Welles horsegiirL Lip Critic hey, nothing Kenny Mason La Reezy Enter Shikari

Paste Magazine, Pollstar, The Line of Best Fit

Complex Music Oct 16

Ye Gets Public Apology From Digital Nas for Being 'Ungrateful' Despite 'Substantial' Pay

Digital Nas Ye Nas Ty Dolla $ign Playboi Carti Rich the Kid

The Spill Magazine Oct 24

SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL KIWANUKA – FUDGE

Michael Kiwanuka

The AU Review Oct 23

Interview: Andros Georgiou on George Michael, the lost masterpiece of Trojan Souls and a lifetime of musical memories

George Michael Elton John Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Bryan Ferry

Clash Music Oct 23

Mahalia Returns With ‘the 5 stages of heartbreak’

Mahalia

Jazz Radio Oct 23

Ernie Watts fête ses 81 ans : le saxophoniste qui a tout joué, de Marvin Gaye aux Rolling Stones

Ernie Watts Marvin Gaye The Rolling Stones Glenn Frey Frank Zappa Buddy Rich Oliver Nelson Charlie Haden

4 articles Oct 21

Michael Kiwanuka Danger Mouse Inflo Pino Palladino Marvin Gaye Donald Fagen Jimmy Jam

Jazz Radio, Les Inrocks, The Guardian Music +1

RTBF – Musique Oct 20

Isaac Hayes : du triomphe de Shaft à la rupture avec South Park, puis aux années les plus sombres

Isaac Hayes South Park

American Songwriter Oct 20

Born 81 Years Ago Today in Ohio, the Queen of Northern Soul Who Wrote Hits for The Supremes, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye

The Supremes Diana Ross Marvin Gaye Gloria Jones Gladys Knight & the Pips Ed Cobb Soft Cell Air Supply Jerry Lee Lewis

Magnet Magazine Oct 18

Curtis Mayfield Released “Roots” 55 Years Ago Today

Curtis Mayfield The Doors

S SoulTracks Oct 17

Happy Birthday to disco and soul icon George McCrae

George McCrae KC and the Sunshine Band

3 articles Oct 16

Orville Peck Modest Mouse Eartheater Slow Pulp Courtney Barnett Iceage Thee Sacred Souls Jesse Welles horsegiirL Lip Critic hey, nothing Kenny Mason La Reezy Enter Shikari

Paste Magazine, Pollstar, The Line of Best Fit

Billboard Oct 24

In Canada: Summer Walker, Bebe Rexha to Accept Awards at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

Summer Walker Bebe Rexha Cardi B The Weeknd Chxrry The Beaches Elton John Kid Cudi

American Songwriter Oct 23

4 Forgotten Lyrics by George Michael That Feel Like Poetry

George Michael Wham!

AllHipHop Oct 23

Wu-Tang Director Reveals Nas, ODB & Cher Playlist Picks

Wu‐Tang Clan Nas Cher Mariah Carey Cilvaringz Tom Tom Club Isaac Hayes David Porter Raekwon

Complex Music Oct 21

Stephanie Mills Questions Why Gladys Knight Is Still Touring: 'Don't Let People Pimp You'

Stephanie Mills Gladys Knight Patti LaBelle Chaka Khan Charlie Wilson Ronald Isley

2 articles Oct 21

Leon Bridges Lydia Kitto Pino Palladino

AllHipHop, NPR Music

American Songwriter Oct 20

Riley Green’s Teenage ‘Voice’ Contestants Do Bill Withers Proud With Stunning Performance of “Ain’t No Sunshine”

Riley Green Bill Withers The Voice Kelly Clarkson Adam Levine Queen Latifah LeAnn Rimes

AllHipHop Oct 18

Swizz Beatz’s CB2 Deal Started With Alicia Keys’ Nail Tech

Swizz Beatz Alicia Keys DMX The LOX

6 articles Oct 18

Nas Robert Johnson JAŸ-Z Blue Ivy Carter Kurtis Blow The D.O.C. Nile Rodgers

AllHipHop, Billboard, DancehallMag +3

Billboard Oct 17

Swizz Beatz Reveals Michael Jackson Had a Crush on Alicia Keys: ‘I Think Janet Was the One That Told A.K.’

Swizz Beatz Alicia Keys Michael Jackson Janet Jackson

Complex Music Oct 16

Ye Gets Public Apology From Digital Nas for Being 'Ungrateful' Despite 'Substantial' Pay

Digital Nas Ye Nas Ty Dolla $ign Playboi Carti Rich the Kid

Overview

Jack Harlow announces the upcoming 'Sweet Action II' EP and previews new music with Babyface, marking a continued evolution in his R&B-influenced sound. Meanwhile, Michael Kiwanuka shares a powerful soul track 'Fudge' following his recent stroke, and Jungle performs a live Tiny Desk Concert, highlighting ongoing activity in the smooth soul genre.

Michael Kiwanuka unveils new album Fudge

Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime'

Nas Releases Open Letter Urging Artists to Honor Black Music's Roots and Reject Trend-Chasing

Treefort Music Fest announces first wave of 2027 lineup featuring Modest Mouse, Orville Peck, Courtney Barnett, and oth…

Michael Kiwanuka unveils new album Fudge

Treefort Music Fest announces first wave of 2027 lineup featuring Modest Mouse, Orville Peck, Courtney Barnett, and oth…

Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime'

Nas Releases Open Letter Urging Artists to Honor Black Music's Roots and Reject Trend-Chasing

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