Consequence of Sound — Third album, Drunk, also boasts contributions from Kendrick Lamar and Flying Lotus. more info

Stereogum — The Californian bass virtuoso Thundercat has helped out on so many people's records lately that it's been a little while since he put out an album of his own spaced-out soul-jazz. But next month, he'll follow up 2015's great mini-album The Beyond / ... more info

Core News — “Iggy serves you up a sonic cocktail to start your weekend off. This week he has tracks by Goat, Steve Reich, Thundercat, Miles Davis and a brand new single from Noveller. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alterna... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Also: inc. no world, Six Organs of Admittance, Robyn Hitchcock and more. Continue reading… more info

Nialler9 — Here are some gigs that were announced in recent days. Thundercat, the singer, bassist and all-round dude who has been working with Kendrick Lamar and releases on Brainfeeder is to play Vicar Street in 2017 on a World Tour on Monday March 27th. more info

Consequence of Sound — Stephen Bruner to take his jazz fusion stylings abroad. more info

XLR8R — On November 25, Ninja Tune founders Jon More and Matt Black (a.k.a. Coldcut) will return with Only Heaven, their first new material in ten years. Like much of their back catalog, Only Heaven will feature a list of high-quality collaborators including... more info

Consequence of Sound — Taken from Sumney's upcoming Lamentations EP. more info

Stereogum — Absurdist comedian Eric Andre will seemingly do anything to get a laugh. It can be pretty hit or miss, but sometimes there are some gems that come out of his random, chaotic nonsense, like his “Rap Warrior Ninja” sketch. Mostly he just makes musi... more info

JamBase — Watch veteran vocalist Michael McDonald make a surprise appearance during Thundercat’s set at the Brainfeeder concert at the Hollywood Bowl. more info