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: Norah Jane x Mor.lov Feat. Razeen “Come Around”
Norah Jane and Mor.lov are back with another genre-bending track, “Come Around”, featuring the hushed, smoky vocals of Razeen. This standout from their forthcoming album, ‘GODSPEED’, beautifully fuses neo-soul, trip-hop, and hip-hop influences into a moody, atmospheric soundscape. With its haunting Rhodes piano chords setting the tone, the track feels …
Video Premiere: GOkU “GOkUFunk”
GOkU, aka Glasgow-based artist and flautist Daniel Ashton, is set to return with a brand new self-released EP of cosmic jazz and psychedelic, named ‘Evolution Practice’, following his 2023 debut album for Worm Discs. We are pleased to host the video premiere of “GOkUFunk”. ‘Evolution Practice’ marks a new chapter …
Video Premiere: Evelyn Glennie, Owen Gardner, John Edwards, Bex Burch “Liquid Image”
We are thrilled to premiere the mesmerizing video for “Liquid Image,” the launch track from the collaborative, improvised album ‘Tangled Goodbye’. This compelling work brings together the talents of experimental musicians Bex Burch, John Edwards, Owen Gardner, and the legendary Dame Evelyn Glennie. Recorded at London’s iconic performance space, Café …
Exclusive Premiere: Boreal Sun “New Beginning”
Today’s premiere from rising duo BOREAL SUN is a must hear for fans of contempory jazz, soul and West African rhythms. A collaboration between vocalist Liselotte Östblom (Sput, Ghost-Note) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Matt Roberts (Cleo Sol, Jorja Smith), BOREAL SUN are set to release their highly anticipated second single ‘New Beginning’ …
Exclusive Premiere: Soft Machine “(Slightly) Slightly All The Time”
In a momentous celebration of the British jazz legacy, the iconic jazz-rock pioneers Soft Machine are set to enrapture listeners with an exclusive audio premiere of “(Slightly) Slightly All The Time”. This captivating rendition takes center stage on the B side of their upcoming limited edition 7” vinyl, a heartfelt …
Exclusive Premiere: Cykada “Fallacy”
Our favourite psych jazz rockers, Cykada, share “Fallacy”, an exclusive cut from their forthcoming second album, ‘Metamorphosis’, released Friday 24 November on Astigmatic Records. “Fallacy” is a prime example of the development of Cykada’s sound, since their debut album, into a heavier amalgamation of jazz, folk, rock and sound system …
Future Classic: Rave At Your Fictional Borders ‘Potion Trigger’
‘Potion Trigger’ by Rave At Your Fictional Borders, the brainchild of multi-talented producer Dave De Rose, is a captivating musical journey that defies conventional genre boundaries. This EP, released on November 3, 2023, is a testament to the innovative spirit of this collective. The EP offers a fusion of diverse …
Future Classic: Nick Walters ‘Marine Moods’
Nick Walters, the accomplished trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, has made a triumphant return to his own D.O.T. Records label with the enchanting masterpiece titled ‘Marine Moods’. This album marks the reunion of his sextet, the same group that graced his 2019 release, ‘Active Imagination’. The exceptional assembly of musicians picks …
Exclusive Premiere: Thysenterprise “Sounds After the Fade-Out”
Dutch saxophonist, producer and composer, Thysenterprise, shares melodic piano-led jazz head-nodder, “‘Sounds After The Fade-Out”. One for fans of Robert Glasper, Bill Evans and Makaya McCraven. Thysenterprise tell us, “”‘Sounds After The Fade-Out” describes the feeling that I felt days after my dad’s funeral, when life had to go back …
Exclusive Premiere: Coma World “Playing With Fire”
Coma World’s exclusive premiere of “Playing With Fire” offers a tantalizing preview of their upcoming album ‘Coma Wong,’ scheduled for release next month on Byrd Out. With this track, the duo embarks on a unique journey through a dystopian jazz soundscape that demands attention. In this sophomore LP, Coma World, …
BALANCE #575 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
Kicking off summer 2023 with Spacewalker at the controls and a fresh episode of Balance! Dive into this month’s show with the debut release from Hiatus Kaiyote keyboardist Simon Mavin, a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Madlib’s “Shades of Blue”, an excellent album from Pedro Ricardo & Damián Botigué, …