Exclusive Premiere: Dundundun “What Harm?” ft. Marie Lister
Worm Discs have given us a burning hot future-Afro-Latin-soul jazz jam to premiere today by Bristol favourites Dundundun. “What Harm?” is an uptempo and uplifting number featuring the soulful vocals of Marie Lister, of Pete Josef fame and Bristol Afrobeat ensemble No Go Stop. Following two hugely successful EPs, championed …
Exclusive Premiere: GOkU “Ojos 22”
We are extremely exited to premiere the psychedelic meets Spiritual Afro Latin jazz sounds of “Ojos 22”, by a new artist to our ears, GOkU aka Glasgow based Daniel Ashton – the latest release and artist on the Bristol UK based Worm Discs. Here GOkU guides us through a cold, …
Exclusive Premiere: Nickodemus “Mamaciterranea” (feat. Huaira, Captures & Mauro Durante)
New York City-based DJ/producer Nickodemus, co-founder of the world renowned Turntables on the Hudon parties, pioneering connector of worldwide and club sounds, shares “Mamaciterranea”, an exclusive cut from ‘Soul & Science’ forthcoming album for his own Wonderwheel Recordings imprint. Ecuadorian singer Huaira is based out of Quito and is one …
Alex Figueira Drops New Single in Anticipation of Debut Solo Album
Alex Figueira returns with, “La Culebra,” a vocoder-laced funk groove that blends elements of Cymande and CAN with the spirit of his earlier work with Tropical psych funk band Fumaça Preta. “Culebra,” which translates to “snake” in Spanish, takes its inspiration from Venezuelan slang, where it refers to an unresolved …
MIMS Guest Mix: New Regency Orchestra (TRC + ¡COMO NO! / London, UK)
Ahead of their first London show since playing the main stage at We Out Here, this coming Friday at London’s Colour Factory, we are excited to share a special mix by TRC founder and NRO curator Lex Blondin celebrating the musical influences of London’s premier Latin jazz big band, New …
Exclusive Premiere: Xaman X “Hoy”
Bristol’s premier live tropical bass act share an exclusive taste from their debut EP of wild, unruly cumbia. Xaman X were born as a support band for the Midnight Ritual club night playing alongside national and international DJs and bands coming to Bristol for truly tropical parties. Thus their agenda …
El Combo Batanga “El Barrio En La Mirada”
“El Barrio En La Mirada” is a powerful punch of Latin soul by Madrid-based ensemble El Combo Batanga, taken from their forthcoming double-sided 7″ single on respected Madrid-based label, Lovemonk. Due out on May 9. Cuban singer Ale Gutiérrez’ vocals shine throughout “El Barrio En La Mirada”, in his own …
Video Premiere: Los Kenya “Record en TV”
Olindo Records sister label Música Infinita presents the raw and uncompromising Afro Latin sound of Ray Perez and Los Kenya, one of the most interesting groups to spring out of the Venezuelan salsa scene in the late sixties, with a brand new remaster of their debut album ‘Siempre Afro-Latino’ set …
Exclusive Premiere: Alex Figueira “Aprende”
We are delighted to share the mood-lifting sounds of “Aprende”, an early exclusive from multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, record collector, and tropical explorer, Alex Figueira. With “Aprende”, and on the flip, “Juicy”, Alex builds on the success of his Fumaca Preta and Conjunto Papa Upa projects, and a stint playing percussion …
Video Premiere: Isaac Sasson “Manyanet”
UPDATE: We are excited to add a brand new video for “Manyanet” by Isaac Sasson, directed and produced by Dani Rodriguez (Rotten Studios). You can find the full video in the article below. We are delighted to premiere the soothing and hypnotic sounds of “Manyanet”, the second single to be …
Exclusive Premiere: El Dragón Criollo “La Brisa”
Our exclusive today is a premiere from El Dragón Criollo, Geneva-based Colombian producer, musician and singer Paulo Olarte Toro. “La Brisa” is a breezy number, featuring Paulo’s understated vocals over jangly guitars, shooting synths and a propulsive groove. On his debut album as El Drágon Criollo, Paulo finds a meeting …
Exclusive Premiere: Contento “Chevere Cumbé”
Contento, El Palmas Music’s duo of über-hip expatriate Colombian ‘salsapunks’ are back. We are excited to premiere “Chevere Cumbé”. Contento’s first album, ‘Lo Bueno Está Aquí’, was an artistic and critical success. Their follow-up, ‘En Lancha Pal Futuro’, builds seamlessly on its predecessor. Yet it could not have been recorded …