Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and social discussion about the duality of our lives and our world - these are the things that Sidewalk Chalk bring to their new release, An Orchid Is Born. Out today, the album was recorded at Make Believe Studios in Omaha and produced by Robert 'Sput' Searight. The band is in peak form, and without trepidation has ventured into new territory that redefines their sound and their vision. It's the kind of record that requires repeated listening sessions to gain a full understanding, and we're right in the middle of that process of discovery. Sidewalk Chalk is: Rico Sisney (MC), Maggie Vagle (Vocals), Charlie Coffeen (Keys), Garrett McGinn (Bass), Tyler Berg (Drums), Jumaane Taylor (Taps), Sam Trump (Trumpet), and David Ben-Porat (Trombone). Drop in and support An Orchid Is Born.

In classic style, Terrace Martin dropped some casual news on Thursday about a new band called The Pollyseeds, and their upcoming release Sounds Of Crenshaw Vol 1. And then about 800,000 people jumped on board. Who and what are the Pollyseeds? An all star cast of producers and players who get together for the sake of the song; Rose Gold, Robert Glasper, Wyann Vaughn, Trevor Lawrence Jr, Brandon Eugene Owens, Taber Gable, Kamasi Washington, Marlon Williams, Jonathan Barber - to name just a few. Paying heed and respect to The Funk Brothers, The Sounds Of Philadelphia (TSOP), and The Wrecking Crew, The Pollyseeds know the roots of the music and keep pushing it forward. The record hits on July 14th, preorder is right here.