JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound: Howl [Album Review]

JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound Howl Bloodshot Records [2013] Fire Note Says: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound craft funk and soul that appeals to the masses. Album Review: Let’s first get one thing straight, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound on Bloodshot Records is an interesting pairing. Normally representing names like Neko Case, … Read more

JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound release first single “Rouse Yourself

On May 21, Chicago group JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound release Howl, their third full-length album and second for Bloodshot Records (recorded with producer Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, Godspeed You! Black Emperor)). Yesterday the band released the first single, “Rouse Yourself,” which you can hear below. Additionally, the band is in the … Read more