Exclusive Premiere: Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra “Give It To Me”
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra returns with Black Sun, its second full-length album of 100% original, unadulterated disco sophistication, featuring all three original members of pioneering Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth; a full orchestra with arrangements split between Arthur Verocai and Azymuth’s late maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami; plus members of the …
Exclusive Premiere: lojii “six9 ft. vida jafari (prod. heaprize)” (Youngbloods Records)
“lofeye” is a concept album and personal testament that Philadelphia rapper lojii (fka uhlife) has been piecing together over the last three years. After giving only hints with 2015’s ‘no ebola’, 2016’s ‘dutti’, and 2017’s acclaimed collaborative album “due rent” with producer Swarvy on Portland-based imprint Fresh Selects, he’s finally …
Exclusive Premiere: Dusty “Don’t You Worry” (Jazz&Milk)
After releasing two solo albums and a couple of other label releases such as the new Twelve Inch Jams series, Jazz & Milk founder Dusty took some time to explore new territories. While working on music with labelmate Sam Irl, he received incentive to experiment with the sound and workflow …
Exclusive Premiere: Dr. MaD “Maybe It’s Time (feat. Illa J & Fawna)” (Voyage Funktastique)
The wait is finally over! Voyage Funktastique, the world famous curators of Modern Funk, have teamed up with Bastard Jazz to release their first official 45. “Voyage Funktastique have perfected their winning combination of dancefloor bangers and smoother cuts (as heard on their critically acclaimed Split-Series releases) making this 45 …
Exclusive Premiere: D. Lynnwood “Gospel Discotheque (feat. BodyMoves)”
D. Lynnwood’s latest shaker from his forthcoming “Connect” EP out soon on Shapes Of Rhythm. You’ve probably heard a few of D. Lynnwood‘s tracks without even knowing it. The South London-based Parisian has been releasing music on a number of UK labels for quite some time now, and has recently …
Exclusive Premiere: Wu-Lu presents the N.A.I.S. EP
South London based producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Wu-Lu returns with his second EP ’N.A.I.S. (Not As It Seems). ’N.A.I.S’ offers a more comprehensive impression into his multi-layered style. Setting the scene with single ‘Jaybo’, characterised by its deep rooted guitar groove, swirling percussive moments and drawled out vocals – its …
Exclusive Album Premiere: Kerem Akdag’s Debut Album (Dimensions Recordings)
Dimensions Recordings’ fifth release sees the label step into the world of the longplayer with Istanbul native Kerem Akdag’s self-titled debut album. Kerem has already been winning fans of the ilk of Gilles Peterson through his previous output of dusty house and tripped out beats in the last few years, …
UK’s Legendary Broken Beat Crew CoOp Unveil Their Next Moves
The renaissance of London’s legendary CoOp Presents nights is a continuation of the spirit of UK’s Broken Beat movement dating back almost 20 years. Now, the crew has started their own CoOp Presents label to showcase artists in the Broken Beat scene. They’ve been kind enough to share a track …
Exclusive Premiere: Lay-Far feat. Stee Downes “Never Good Enough For You (Remix)”
“Never Good Enough For You” is a deeply intimate and emotionally charged love message, written in collaboration with the acclaimed singer and songwriter Stee Downes. It’s got a rough and edgy but equally soulful beat, showcasing heavy influences from Hip-Hop, Broken Beat, House and Jazz-Fusion to form a perfect foundation …