In 20 years Stephanie McKay has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Anthony Hamilton, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def), Talib Kweli, DJ Spinna, Toshi Reagon and many more. Her voice is distinct and utterly soulful: her Ropeadope debut was on the Light Blue Movers release Atlas - and now Stephanie returns with a carefully crafted project on Modern Icon Recordings. Five tracks of longing and uplifting vocals, paired with the funky and intricate playing and production of Adrian Harpham. Titled Song In My Heart, the project brings out Stephanie's true essence and power, the result of a true artist and great producer digging deep to create a lasting document. Song In My Heart will be released on June 15th - stay tuned for details.
Featured Artist | Middle Blue
Middle Blue was conceived by guitarist Brad Farberman - something funky, with tunes, a tight band but open to personnel changes. Start with a bass (Danny Tambarelli) and a bari sax (Dave Sewelson), book a show at a magical music room (Troost), and everything will fall into place. And well it did, with a monthly gig, additions to the band, and a recording to top it off. Keyboardist Jared Pauley, Ropeadope alum Jeremy Danneman on Alto, Jessica Lurie on Tenor and flute, and the funkiest living drummer - Mike Clark - were soon on the roster and in the studio. The result is LOVE CHORDS, hitting the streamwaves today on all the places where music is found.
Featured Artist | AJ Ghent
The time has come! AJ Ghent, heir in the lineage of sacred steel, communicator of love and groove, is all geared up for release day. The Neo-Blues Project is six tracks of electric blues that will knock you back and stand you up to dance at the same time. It's that feeling when the music takes control of your senses and you just don't care. It's that common feeling that we all share, it's music at its most fundamental core. AJ uses a variety of guitars - pedal steel, slide, resonator - and all the rest of the instrumentation himself.
This is the new blues for a new generation. Let's Go!