Stereogum — In 1955, Miles Davis signed with Columbia Records. For the next 30 years, the label rode with him through a series of artistic evolutions, from the modal jazz of Kind Of Blue to the orchestral collaborations with Gil Evans (Milestones, Porgy And Bess... more info

Stereogum — Next week, Rhino and Warner Records are releasing a previously unheard Miles Davis studio album out into the world called Rubberband. The album was originally recorded in 1985, but got lost in the shuffle as Davis transitioned over to Warner Bros Rec... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Review: The new Miles Davis documentary "Birth of the Cool" from filmmaker Stanley Nelson understands both the music and the man. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Chris Ware discussed his new graphic novel, Rusty Brown, with Publishers Weekly. Aquarium Drunkard interviewed singer-songwriter Bill Callahan. August's best eBook deals. eBook on sale for $1.99 today: The People's Republic of Everything by Nick Mama... more info

JamBase — Listen to “So Emotional” featuring Lalah Hathaway, the latest single from the upcoming, posthumous new Miles Davis album, ‘Rubberband.’ more info

Consequence of Sound — Taken from the upcoming album Rubberband, out in September. Lost Miles Davis track “Paradise” finally released: Stream Alex Young more info

Stereogum — Last month, it was announced that a previously unheard Miles Davis album would be coming in September. Rubberband was originally recorded in the fall of 1985, but was shelved the following year after Davis made the transition from his longtime home ... more info

Stereogum — Betty Davis has released her first new song in 40 years. The funk and soul musician, who was briefly married to Miles Davis and whose cult status was re-affirmed last decade when her three 1970's albums were re-issued by Light In The Attic, recently ... more info

JamBase — Ledisi is featured on “Rubberband Of Life,” the latest single from the upcoming posthumous Miles Davis album, ‘Rubberband.’ more info

Consequence of Sound — A potent mixture of '70s kung fu flicks, lofi skate tapes, Miles Davis, Bad Brains, and cheap weed. Classic Album Review: Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication Still Translates 25 Years Later Matt Melis more info