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 …
Exclusive Premiere: Hector Plimmer “Let’s Stay (Francis Harris Reform)”
One year ago Hector Plimmer’s debut album “Sunshine” was released to overwhelming support and acclaim. What had initially been uncovered as a collection of almost-finished ideas had been developed into the perfect introduction to Hector as a musician, an artist and an integral part of London’s creative community. So, to …
Exclusive Premiere: Pursuit Grooves “Defensive Play” (What Rules Records)
It’s been 3 years since the Toronto-based genre-defying music producer has released a project. During that time Pursuit Grooves was building her graphic/product design alias “MO:delic Arts“, and now she’s back with a heavy hitting industrial yet funky take on instrumental electronic beats that harkens back to the days when the …