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As October, 20-year-old New Zealand musician and producer Emma Logan writes electronic pop music that drinks deeply from the rich histories of hardcore, industrial, new wave, and post-punk.

Within her expansive productions, shades of Siouxsie Sioux, Patti Smith, Bauhaus, Blondie, The I.L.Y’s, Death Grips, and The Jesus and Mary Chain blur together. Intertwined, they emerge as euphoric-but-biting songs, which while dressed in abrasive, harsh and distorted aesthetics, never lose sight of the dancefloor or the playful melodies of classic pop.

These qualities are at the forefront throughout her new single ‘Pure’, co-produced by Alex Wildwood. Delivered with the energy of a full-scale riot, ‘Pure’ is an anthemic ode to the contractions of life, and the desire to, in the heat of the moment, want to have it both ways. Wrapped up in an explosive synth-pop beat, it takes the exhilaration and chaos of October’s influences and transforms them into an energetic frenzy all her own.

Growing up in the South Island town of Blenheim, October took full advantage of her teenage years to hone her creative skills, while also studying her heroes and heroines. After high school, October headed to Wellington, where she briefly attended music school, before dropping out to pursue music and art, not just on her terms, but in her way.

“What really draws me to a musician is not only the music they make, but them as individuals, and how that encompasses or spills over into their art,” she explains. “I see music as a projected version of a musician.” After realising this, October knew what she needed to do. “Everything I make sonically and visually needs to be an honest reflection of me, what I like, and what I don’t like.”

October’s ethos came into clarity with the release of her first commercial single ‘Cherry Cola’ and its accompanying music video. Celebrated by i-D, NME, Oyster Mag, and New Zealand’s art pop icon Lorde, ‘Cherry Cola’ showed that October’s equal footed love of pop culture and the avant-garde could live together in harmony, and connect well beyond the counterculture. More importantly, it opened the door for the musical exhilaration and chaos she seeks. “It was the first step into the sound I’m currently exploring,” she reflects.

As ‘Cherry Cola’s buzz built, October began scoring support and touring slots alongside Broods, Maala, Lontalius and Young Lean, and pushing her live performance to new levels. Invigorated, she started spending time in recording studios from Auckland to Los Angeles, learning tricks of the trade from the likes of Alex Wildwood, Joel Little, and Thom Powers (of The Naked & Famous), while further refining her aesthetic. “The modern day pop persona just doesn’t really appeal to me,” she says. “It’s too glossy and polished. I like a little bit of rough around the edges.”

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Philadelphia Drummer Tom Cohen Delivers A Love Letter To Brazilian Bossa Nova On 'Embraceable Brazil,' Releasing October 10 On Versa Records

Philadelphia Drummer Tom Cohen Delivers A Love Letter To Brazilian Bossa Nova On 'Embraceable Brazil,' Releasing October 10 On Versa Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Drummer Tom Cohen’s lifelong love affair with bossa nova music culminates with the October 10 release of Embraceable Brazil on Versa Records. More than a decade in the making, Cohen’s sixth album features a panoply of creative, able-bodied musicians in various combinations, adding up to a stunning rainbow array of colors, textures, and interpretations in the bossa mode. The very facts of its creation betray Embraceable Brazilas a labor of love on Cohen’s part. The drummer—who has been smitten with ...

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Smoke Jazz Club Announces October 2025 Lineup Including A Two-week Thelonious Monk Festival With Orrin Evans, Terri Lyne Carrington, Melissa Aldana, Joe Lovano, And More

Smoke Jazz Club Announces October 2025 Lineup Including A Two-week Thelonious Monk Festival With Orrin Evans, Terri Lyne Carrington, Melissa Aldana, Joe Lovano, And More

Source: AMT Public Relations

SMOKE Jazz Club today announced its concert schedule for October 2025. The month’s capstone is a two-week Thelonious Monk Festival (Oct 8-19) celebrating the unparalleled genius of the legendary composer/pianist Thelonious Monk (born 10.10.17) with performances by some of today’s top artists including Melissa Aldana, winner of the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Other highlights this month include the return of club audience favorites Nicholas Payton, Steve Davis, and one of the greatest organ trios Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart. For the ...

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Drummer Mike Clark Delivers A Multifaceted But Always Groove-anchored Array On 'Itai Doshin,' Releasing October 3 On Wide Hive Records

Drummer Mike Clark Delivers A Multifaceted But Always Groove-anchored Array On 'Itai Doshin,' Releasing October 3 On Wide Hive Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

As ever, drummer Mike Clark refuses to conform to anyone’s expectations on Itai Doshin, set to release October 3—the leader’s 79th birthday—on Wide Hive Records. The celebrated Californian’s second Wide Hive album is a searing set of (mostly) straight-ahead jazz that keeps listeners guessing even as it never wavers from Clark’s solid, unerring sense of swing. Joining Clark for the festivities is a true all-star quintet that includes trumpeter and NEA Jazz Master Eddie Henderson, tenor saxophonist Craig Handy, pianist ...

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Hudson Jazz Festival Presents 20+ Free Citywide Concerts, October 3-5, 2025

Hudson Jazz Festival Presents 20+ Free Citywide Concerts, October 3-5, 2025

Source: AMT Public Relations

Local Talent Takes Center Stage at 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival Celebrating Community, Culture, and Music, October 3-5 20+ Free Sounds Around Town Concerts by Bard College Jazz Program Students-Faculty and Local Artists The 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival is proud to announce its exciting lineup of local musicians who will be performing at this year’s free pop-up Sounds Around Town concert series, taking place Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2025, at several different venues across the bucolic community of Hudson, New York. Bringing ...

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Pianist-Composer Armen Donelian Underscores His Jazz Legacy With A New Reissue Of 'Stargazer,' His 1981 Debut, By Sunnyside Records On October 3

Pianist-Composer Armen Donelian Underscores His Jazz Legacy With A New Reissue Of 'Stargazer,' His 1981 Debut, By Sunnyside Records On October 3

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Produced when pianist-composer Armen Donelian was not yet 30 years old, Stargazer—his debut recording as a leader—was released in 1981 on an indie Japanese record label and only available elsewhere as a hard-to-find import. Until now, that is. On October 3, Donelian’s longtime label Sunnyside Records will reissue Stargazer, a stunning and remarkably assured trio date with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Billy Hart, for the first time in nearly 45 years. The reissue comes just in time for Donelian’s ...

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Hudson Hall Announces 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival, October 3-5, 2025

Hudson Hall Announces 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival, October 3-5, 2025

Source: AMT Public Relations

Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House is thrilled to announce the return of the Hudson Jazz Festival, taking place October 3-5, 2025. Curated by creative producer Cat Henry and hosted by jazz media personality Keanna Faircloth, the festival invites audiences to experience fall in the Hudson Valley with a dynamic lineup of jazz’s most exciting rising stars—including Joel Ross, Julius Rodriguez, Caity Gyorgy, and BIGYUKI—in one of the region’s most beautiful and walkable small towns. From bold genre ...

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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: October 2024

All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: October 2024

Source: All About Jazz

All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in October, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs D.D.Q. Christopher Parnis From: Everything You Could Be 05:03 National Nightmare Andrew Rathbun From: Dark ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 28, 2024

JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 28, 2024

Source: JazzWeek

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 3 1 Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra Crescent City Jewels (Troubadour Jass) 231 233 -2 1 40 1 6 2 1 2 Warren Wolf History of the Vibraphone (Cellar Music Group) 227 245 -18 0 36 1 ...

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Rochester International Jazz Fest Club Passes On Sale Friday, October 25 At Early Bird Prices

Rochester International Jazz Fest Club Passes On Sale Friday, October 25 At Early Bird Prices

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.

Club Passes for the 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival 22nd Edition, June 20 to 28, go on sale at the lowest prices this Friday, October 25, at 10 a.m. only at rochesterjazz.com. The Club Pass is the Festival's popular and unique value pass to discovery, giving patrons unlimited access to up to 171 Club Pass shows at 10 Club Pass venues – at significant savings over individual show tickets. This year, the price of a 9-Day Club Pass is $50 ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 21, 2024

JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 21, 2024

Source: JazzWeek

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Warren Wolf History of the Vibraphone (Cellar Music Group) 245 239 +6 1 39 1 8 2 1 2 Emmet Cohen Vibe Provider (Mack Avenue) 242 242 0 3 41 1 9 3 5 3 Delfeayo Marsalis ...

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