Sinead Harnett

Smokin Grooves announces 2018 lineup (Erykah Badu, Miguel, NxWorries, more)

The hip hop/R&B fest also includes Jhene Aiko, a collaborative set between The Roots and Busta Rhymes, Thundercat, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Madlib, and more.

SXSW announces 1st round of 2018 artists ++ more speakers

The 2018 SXSW Music Festival, which runs March 12 – 18 in Austin, TX, has announced the first round of showcasing artists, which includes The Wedding Present, Rich Chigga, Cut Worms, Shamir, Snail Mail, Totally Mild…

Rudimental giving their LP a US release (stream it), touring

UK dance quartet Rudimental aren’t too far removed from fellow Brits Disclosure — in fact, both groups have collaborated with singer Sinead Harnett (also, just listen to “Baby”) — though while Disclosure almost perfectly blend mainstream and underground dance music, Rudimental do tend to lean more on the pop side…