Stereogum — I really want to write a book about fusion. Not just as a specific musical genre, but as an ethos. Because the music of the six-year span from 1969 to 1975, which I often feel was the best era for music, period, was almost entirely defined by the val... more info

Stereogum — Here at Stereogum, we haven't had too much to say about the Icelandic jazz-pop singer Laufey, but she is a very big deal now. She's got five platinum singles, and her 2024 album A Matter Of Time won the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. At... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Miles Davis released Directions. So near, so far. Read how MAGNET’s Jud Cost could see for Miles: The post Miles Davis Released “Directions” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, Miles Davis released Jack Johnson. Yesternow. Read how MAGNET’s Jud Cost could see for Miles: The post Miles Davis Released “Jack Johnson” 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Miles Davis was born in Alton, Illinois on May 26, 1926, and the Miles Davis estate and Sony Music — and probably to a lesser degree Warner Bros., which owns his last few releases — are celebrating the legendary trumpeter's centennial this year. ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, Miles Davis released ‘Four’ & More: Recorded Live In Concert. So what. Read how MAGNET’s Jud Cost can see for Miles: The post Miles Davis Released “‘Four’ & More: Recorded Live In Concert” 60 Years Ago Today appeared... more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, Miles Davis released Miles Davis At Fillmore. June foray. Read how MAGNET’s Jud Cost can see for Miles: The post Miles Davis Released “Miles Davis At Fillmore” 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Jack DeJohnette, the widely praised jazz drummer best known for his work on Miles Davis’ fusion records, has died. A press representative for ECM Records confirmed the news to the Guardian , while DeJohnette’s personal assistant added that he... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Cannonball Adderley. Jump for joy. Read actor/musician Adam Goldberg in MAGNET on Cannonball, Art Tatum, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Billie Holiday and more: The post Happy Birthday Cannonball Adderley appeared first on M... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Miles Davis released You’re Under Arrest. On which he covers songs written by members of Toto and the Hooters and has Sting speak like a French cop. Read how MAGNET’s Jud Cost can see for Miles: The post Miles Davis Released �... more info