Jacy “Somewhere In The Tapes” (Kalahari Oyster Cult)
The very elusive and mysterious Jacy, also know as The Old Writer, starts out the new year with a BANG! An absolute essential EP on the brand new “Kalahari Oyster Cult” imprint featuring 4 mesmerizing tracks of unmetered sweetness. Little is know about this Italian DJ, producer and music composer. …
Professor Brian Oblivion “Mendacity ’17”
Leading with a rude bludgeoned dirge-like bass line and accompanying bells, congas and horns. The opening of Mendacity ’17, released by Professor Brian Oblivian on Inauguration Day here in the United States, expresses that broad inquisitive despair while displaying how JAZZ can still be the most effective form of protest …
Folamour “Shakkei” (All City Records)
via Boomkat: Subtly uplifting, dusty and driven deep house from Bruno B. aka Folamour with Shakkei for All City. He’s previously released 12”s under Folamour for his Moonrise Hill Material and FHUO Records labels. On the A-Side he marries windswept flurries of jazz keys to a heavy swangin’ and stepping …
Robin Lohrey “EP” (Vanity Press)
via Vanity Press: Vanity Press is a label coming out of Detroit specializing in Deep House and Techno. After releasing two strong EPs from Julian Kendall and Val G within a few months, the imprint is back with a massive one from newcomer Robin Lohrey. This EP truly carries a …
Flørist presents V. Rosso “Windows On The World EP”
via World Building Records: Starting 2017 off with a bang! A steamy new chapter in the DC/BC love affair. Very psyched to welcome Vancouver’s Flørist to the World Building familia. Beautiful 12″ naturally combining peaceful Italo House elements, sexy UK Garage vibes & dubby techno visions… true deepness! Very stylish …
Paul White “Everything You’ve Forgotten” (R&S Records)
via R&S Records: After garnering universal acclaim for his work on Danny Brown’s “Atrocity Exhibition”, Paul White’s new beat-tape gives us a glimpse of the treasure trove his collaborators can explore, and hints at future projects. “Everything You’ve Forgotten” is a head-spinning whirl through recent unreleased work by one of …
Vito Ricci “A Symphony For Amiga”
via Intelligent Instruments: Last year’s stunning Music From Memory retrospective introduced a fresh generation of listeners to Vito Ricci’s obscure downtown magic, leaving young and old anaesthetized and invigorated in equal measure. With no new material hitting the shelves since 1985, further digging proved a fruitless and disappointing endeavour. Good …
Wiley “Godfather”
via Boomkat: Trust Wiley the Godfather to set Grime’s levels in 2017 with his most intense, bruising album for years, even ever(?). It’s an unmissable return to root, with a frankly starving Wiley flanked by practically everyone – Frisco, Devlin, Jamakabi, Manga, Footsie, Flowdan, Pres T, Ghetts, Ice Kid, a.o. …
Filter Dread “Tribal Data”
via Boomkat: One year on from Tribal Realm, Filter Dread aims his 2nd volley of deconstructed jungle, garage and grime with an ‘ardcore twyst on Unknown To The Unknown. In “Tribal Data” he shatters the ‘nuum timeline to a mosaic of interrelated style ’n pattern, stepping from the 8-bit 2-step …