Sam Feinstein Finds Himself “Chasing the Bull” in New Single
Recent Articles San Jose, CA-based singer and songwriter, Sam Feinstein, has released his debut single, “Chasing the Bull.” With influences such as James Brown and Tom Waits, this new jazzy single introduces a new take on the intersection of singer-songwriter, jazz, and soul music. The Massachusets-native has certainly acquired an electric group of influences over […]
Spanish Pop Star Gio Bermejo Is More Ready to Make His Splash Stateside With Newest Rhythm-Centered Single “#BLOWURMIND”
More to Watch By Linc Bradham “Rhythm is something you either have or don’t have, but when you have it, you have it all over.” – Elvis Presley Truer words have rarely been spoken when it comes to Spanish pop / R&B singer Gio Bermejo. Hailing from Madrid, Spain, Gio channels a blend of 50’s […]
Daniel Bromander Embraces Redemption in Anthemic New Single “Still Standing”
Recent Articles By Margaret Adams Swedish singer-songwriter Daniel Bromander has released his next single “Still Standing,” a funk-filled, redemptive anthem about reclaiming your life. With his own experience with oppression and extreme hardship, Bromander celebrates his freedom and triumph in the face of adversity. With James Brown as a reference during production, the funky retro-soul […]
Premiere of FONKY™ New Single, “Selfish,” by Francis Aud
Recent Articles By Margaret Adams New York-based singer-songwriter Francis Aud has released his first single of 2022, ushering in his new era with “Selfish.” With inspirations ranging from Al Green, James Brown, and more contemporarily, Bruno Mars, Allen Stone, and Paolo Nutini, Aud has come back into the R&B/pop scene with a bang! After his […]
The Jazz Man Testifies: Samuel Prather Knows Many Styles, but Jazz—and D.C.—Are Always in His Heart
Samuel Prather’s musical influences have been many, but none was as formative as the minister of music at his childhood church. Raised in the church and later schooled in jazz, Prather brings a fusion of influences to his critically acclaimed sound. In honor of Black History Month, join contributing writer Eric Althoff as he connects with Samuel Prather to discuss his roots, why he believes D.C.’s jazz scene is underrated, and Prather’s residency at new venue Twelve After Twelve.