While producer Dan The Automator was set to release his solo debut titled 'Omakase' in 2004, that was to feature everyone from Busta Rhymes and Damon Albarn to Mos Def and Beck, it looks like a release date is still indefinite. According to Billboard.com, 'Omakase,' was ready, but as a result of the MCA's 2003 merger with Geffen, was put on hold by the label. "It ended up being this two-year stalemate," Nakamura says. "I delivered the record, but nothing happened, and I couldn't get off the...

Almost 5 years since Brooklyn duo Cibo Matto broke up, after only releasing two albums, vocalist Miho Hatori is set to release her first full-length solo album on October 24 via Rykodisc. Titled 'Ecdysis,' it is said to be a mix of dance-pop, world music, psychedelia, jazz fusion and piano balladry. TRACK LIST 1) "Ecdysis" 2) "A Song For Kids" 3) "In Your Arms" 4) "Barracuda" 5) "The Spirit Of Juliet" 6) "Walking City" 7) "Sweet Samsara Part I" 8) "Sweet Samsara Part II" 9)...

Just one of a myraid number of festivals that have or are still set to occur this year, tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Bang! Music Festival in Miami's Bicentennial Park. Set to take place on November 11th, the line-up includs Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Kinky, George Acosta, Christopher Lawrence, Markus Schulz, DJ Icey, Gnarls Barkley, Tiesto, Modest Mouse, Roger Sanchez, Los Amigos Invisibles and more.

Their first new material in nine years, two tracks, "Greek Jam" and "Key Bored 299 03" are now streaming on Portishead's Myspace page . While neither of these songs feature Beth Gibbons vocals, they give the public a taste of what is to come, on their long overdue follow-up to 1997's self-titled sophomore album. In the meantime, Beth Gibbon's solo album, 'Out of Season' is always worth a listen to scratch that Portishead itch.

While we posted about the new Roots video being live on MySpace a few days ago, it has now made its way onto YouTube for those of us who aren't on Windows machines.

In support of King Britt's forthcoming album, the techno inspired ‘The Nova Dream Sequence,' which is set to drop on September 7th via Compost Records, King Britt will play a handful of dates, starting today in New York. TOUR DATES Aug 25 – New York, NY @ Spiegeltent Aug 26 – Philly, PA @ World Café Live, A NextAid Benefit Sept 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ Nocturnal Wonderland Sept 14 – Atlanta, GA @ Django Sept 15 – Chicago, IL @ Smart Bar Sept 16 – Philly, PA @...

"Like a funk free version of Beck" according to Rolling Stone, Badly Drawn Boy (born Damon Gough) is set to release his fifth studio album 'Born In The UK' on October 17th via Astralwerks. A biographical album about growing up in Northern England during the intense social climate of the 70's, Gough teamed up with Nick Franglen, one half of organic dance maestros Lemon Jelly, to create 'Born In The UK.' Originally recording 25 new songs (mostly in the legendary Rockfield studios in bucolic...

MOJOE, comprised of Easy Lee and Tre often describe themselves as "The Roots meet Outkast over dinner with Marvin Gaye at D'Angelo's house." With album debut set for release on Sept. 12th (Music World Entertainment), MOJOE drops by on Tuesday, August 29th "The Eclectic Ride" - a weekly showcase of great up-and-coming and established music. MOJOE will be joined by Bazaar Royale and staple DJ, Beverly Bond + more guests. Eclectic Ride is a night of great music from the world's biggest...

The second single from Lupe Fiasco's forthcoming album, the video for 'I Got Cha,' has now made its way on to youTube. Produced by The Neptunes, the video was shot in LA and features Pharrell. For behind the scenes footage visit here .

A DC native and Ft. Greene veteran Tom Terrell has been in the music industry mix since the early 80s. Among many contributions, Tom has served Publicity Manager for Verve Records, NPR Commentator, liner note writer and contributor to Global Rhythms, Jazziz, Vibe, Trace and Essence, DJ at DC’s 9:30 Club and Alt Rock Champions WHFS-FM. This past summer Tom was diagnosed with cancer, and is without health insurance. As a result, artists whom Tom has influenced over the years and vice...