We are delighted to announce the return of Offline, powered by Giant Step. Grammy award-winning, music icon Q-Tip will be spinning a weekly mix of supreme funk, jazz, hip hop, salsa, and Latin for your dancing pleasure.

Q-Tip has been throwing some of the best parties in Ne w York for a long, long time and we are delighted to team up with him again. So tuck your phones out of sight and get ready for a party that will take you back to the real New York with real music.

Q-Tip Presents Offline, Powered by Giant Step

Thursday, June 6th
Stage 48 - 605 W. 48th St. @ 11th Avenue New York NY
Doors: 10:00 PM / More Info and Tickets

The Swedes stay winning. Stockholm trio NONONO impresses with their slinky but still commanding style of electronic music as displayed on "Down Under." The music remains interesting while carrying a brightness and sing-song made for pop success.

French producer Andrea recently released the 5-track Cruising EP. Loving the scrambled yet soothing electronic sound. Interesting juxtaposition of hollowness and warmth of sound as well.

Going on its 27th year this weekend, the UCLA Jazz Reggae Fest returns with another amazing lineup, including Santigold, Common, Jhene Aiko, Ziggy Marley, and Barrington Levy.

For those not yet familiar, the festival also hosts some really killer food vendors and artisans selling clothing, jewelry, and other unique goods. Various art installations will round out the atmosphere for what promises to be a great event.

For you foodies: make sure you go to the cobbler dude if he's there this year. Not a joke.

Purchase tickets on Ticketmaster

Fill out the form below and enter our contest to win tickets!

The Brand New Heavies today release their first studio album in seven years! While a long time coming, Forward shows the British acid jazz pioneers losing no steam and hitting hard with funky and soulful music that's easy to love.

The potent vocals of N’Dea Davenport make a celebrated return with debuting British singer Dawn Joseph adding her talent to the mix as well.

For those aching for a preview, listen to and download the smooth and swingy "Addicted" below!

Be sure not to miss our exclusive interview with some more background from founding member, Jan Kincaid.

Need some more? Watch the video for "Sunlight" after the jump and bounce around to the Brand New Heavies as they kill it like they never left.

Enter our contest to win Forward.

Brand New Heavies - "Addicted" [MP3]
 

Purchase Forward on iTunes | Amazon

Facebook | Twitter | Official Site

Watch "Sunlight" after the jump