Darryl Jenifer — bassist and founding member of the legendary hardcore innovators Bad Brains — has released ‘Loves Harmony’ the latest single from his forthcoming instrumental album ‘The Weather Channel,’ due out July 17th via Org Music on LP, CD, and digital formats.
Following the release of lead single ‘Sacred Love II’ Jenifer now shares ‘Loves Harmony’ a sprawling and deeply collaborative composition that further showcases the adventurous spirit of ‘The Weather Channel’. The track features melodica performances from the late jazz legend Jack DeJohnette alongside string arrangements by acclaimed composer and educator Karl Berger, bringing together two celebrated voices whose contributions add depth, warmth, and emotional resonance to the recording.
Rooted in exploratory jazz and threaded with elements of fusion, dub, psychedelia, and punk, ‘The Weather Channel’ channels the fearless experimental spirit that has defined Jenifer’s career into a deeply immersive and unpredictable listen built on fluid improvisation, deep grooves, and expansive ensemble interplay.
To mark the announcement, Jenifer has released the album’s first single, ‘Sacred Love II’ a reimagining of a song originally written for Bad Brains. The track arrives digitally alongside a limited 7″ vinyl release featuring the exclusive b-side ‘F.A.L.S.’ from Jenifer’s new punk project, Palm Beach.
‘The Weather Channel’ follows Jenifer’s acclaimed 2010 solo debut ‘In Search of Black Judas’ and finds him leading a powerhouse quartet featuring drummer and percussionist Ben Perowsky, guitarist Karma ‘Chogyi’ Marco, and keyboardist John Medeski. The album also includes appearances from celebrated collaborators and late jazz luminaries Jack DeJohnette and Karl Berger, among others.
Across eleven tracks, the album presents nine new original compositions alongside fresh reinterpretations of two Bad Brains songs, reframing familiar themes through a richly textured jazz lens. While echoes of punk urgency, dub-heavy rhythm, and psychedelic atmosphere drift throughout the record, its foundation remains firmly rooted in adventurous ensemble playing and improvisation.
More than four decades after helping redefine hardcore music with Bad Brains, Jenifer continues to evolve as an artist — pushing far beyond genre expectations with a record that feels expansive, soulful, and entirely singular.
Rather than revisiting the past, ‘The Weather Channel’ opens another chapter in Jenifer’s creative evolution: one driven by curiosity, collaboration, and the same boundary-breaking mindset that made Bad Brains one of the most influential bands in punk history.