Day: June 18, 2021

Film Fest Pick “19Seventy Free” Juneteenth Screening

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This January, producer and songwriter Darien Dorsey released an EP titled 19Seventy Free, an experimental R&B journey-through-time that earned accolades from musical legends Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed-Muhamad and Adrian Younge. The ethereal sounds of this project soon inspired a short film by the same name, a visual story narrated by the music itself, about Black love, revolution, and the timelessness that artistic expression can evoke. Now an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival and a featured short in their “Art and Soul” program tomorrow, Saturday June 19th, “19Seventy Free” the film echoes the resistance of 2020 and…

Thomas Atlas Turns Up The Heat

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Thomas Atlas

Thomas Atlas and his soul/ funk song ‘Turn Up The Heat’ are kicking off the summer season in style. It’s one of many songs from Thomas’ self-titled album, and it’s already a fan favourite! This new discovery is anthemic and instantly likeable, with a powerful feel-good feeling that is impossible to resist. It picks up with a catchy rhythm right away, as Thomas comes forward to the mic with a happy demeanour. With a crisp tone, he explodes through, and his vocal talent expands as the tune progresses, taking no…