oliver night: between the lines
Francisco Espregueira
Deeply rooted in UK sound system culture but always pushing forward, blending soulful textures, lush harmonies, and kinetic broken rhythms.
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xl regular: attention shift
Francisco Espregueira
On Attention Shift he steps back from the everyday flow, inviting the listener into a space where music becomes focal again — re-aligning attention not just to the beat, but to the feeling behind it.
Read Moreoctober '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
October's playlist contains 50 tracks that summarize the artists we’ve showcased during this month. Blend of Latin music with electronic city-night approaches, groovy basslines and infectious percussion, club moments and home meditations
Read Morekid sublime: the paradigm shift
Francisco Espregueira
The album’s 8-track double LP format comfortably allows him to stretch wide: house grooves, bruk rhythms and even techno touches all wear his signature soulful brush.
Read Morewerkha: unsung irregular
Francisco Espregueira
Werkha’s work, which has consistently impressed with its fusion of analogue jazz-funk and UK electronica, is on full display here, delivering a blend of jazzy, broken-beat electronics and rich, warm aesthetics.
Read Moreseptember '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
We’ve been writing for years about musicians like Byron the Aquarius, FloFilz, 2000Black, Retromigration, Felipe Gordon. Their new projects represent new approaches to their, already, immense talent and vision.
Read More2000black: 27
Francisco Espregueira
This record is a heavyweight continuation of their Afrofuturist journey, rooted in London but with a global perspective.
Read Moreluca ferrand & selva: waves within ep
Francisco Espregueira
Waves Within EP is a masterful display of sound design that fluidly evolves through deep house, broken beat, jazz, nu-disco, and hip-hop.
Read Morejuly'25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Simmering hot out here in western europe. Heat wave after heat wave we sweat summarizing our favorite jams from July, a short but high-karat-gold eclectic playlist.
Read Morecool affair: motoric patterns
Francisco Espregueira
South African producer Cool Affair returns to the incredible Cataleya Music catalog with an innovative track and a special Kaidi Tatham remix that blends genres effortlessly.
Read Morejune '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
June’s playlist was constructed brick by brick and is eclectic and international as it can be: from Guinea-Conakry to Jamaica, flying through UK, Russia and Brazil. Different paces, moods and rhythms for your daily routines.
Read Morenowhere people: save some
Francisco Espregueira
Dropping tomorrow, Artisjok Records will unveil the highly awaited Save Some, the debut EP from Nowhere People, a new project that serves as a unique musical bridge between scenes of Tbilisi and Amsterdam.
Read Morekx9000: dream log
Francisco Espregueira
Dream Log embarks on a fascinating journey that masterfully blends electro-funk, space disco, Chicago house, and broken-beat, exploring new musical pathways.
Read Moreangles morts: dérive asphalte
Francisco Espregueira
Each track feels like a journey, guided by the band's intuitive interplay and their ability to weave intricate sonic tapestries.
Read Morefootshooter: the oasis
Francisco Espregueira
A collection of moods from the past three years, showcases Footshooter's dynamic production style, which tastefully borrows from jazz, house, and beyond, all while maintaining a forward-thinking vision in his musical output.
Read Morev.a.: our music our culture vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
Our Music Our Culture is a celebration of this community, showcasing how a genre, born from a club act, has become a dynamic force, accessible and relevant to a wider audience.
Read Morekuna maze: layers
Francisco Espregueira
Jazz routed, of course, each listen reveals new sonic details, “gradually building a rich, textured sound”. Drawing inspiration from the UK broken-beat jazz scene, Kuna Maze turns to the big “momma” of genres as the foundation to explore different styles.
Read Moresofatalk: the soul's code
Francisco Espregueira
SofaTalk presentsThe Soul's Code, just released on Oath. This sophomore album project showcases his eclectic vision, weaving together a tapestry of styles that defy easy categorization.
Read Morepau roca: your energy
Francisco Espregueira
Escola Records' third release comes from Barcelona's own Pau Roca, co-head of the label with Breixo Martinez and a rising name in the city's house music scene.
Read Morejon e.: smoke
Francisco Espregueira
With Smoke, Jon E establishes himself as an artist to watch, and Natural Element signals its arrival as a label with a keen ear for quality.
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