This week’s Listenin’ Booth includes music from the singer and songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock, and soul, Philadelphia’s own Amos Lee. Plus four other essential tunes you should be listening to right now.
My Funny Valentine – Amos Lee
In his newest full-length effort, My Ideal, Philadelphia singer and songwriter Amos Lee reanimates the songs of Jazz trumpeter and vocalist, Chet Baker.
Atonement – Benjamin Clementine
Taken from his third album, And I Have Been, Benjamin Clementine is an artist with a distinctive voice, creating startlingly graceful compositions by layering electronics with orchestral elements.
Shootouts In Soho – Westside Gunn
Brand new gritty, stripped-down gangsta rap from New York City artist and founder of hip hop collective, Griselda.
Woodlands – Nosaj Thing featuring Serpentwithfeet
Nosaj Thing creates cinematic soundscapes that border somewhere between ethereal pop and electronic pulsations. Woodlands is taken from his brand new full-length album, Continua.
Droogie-La is the latest offering from celebrated Ukrainian and American underground rapper Your Old Droog, produced by hip-hop luminary, Madlib.