august '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Music for the soul, for the routines, for the club. New discoveries from all over the world.
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bassolino: popoli del mare
Francisco Espregueira
Known for his eclectic, genre-defying musical ability, Bassolino's latest offering is a journey that lives where the sea meets the sky, drawing a straight line between Naples, Tunis, and Beirut.
Read Moreshokazulu: navigate your soul
Francisco Espregueira
2000Black delivers yet another superb release from Kaidi Tatham alias’ Shokazulu. Navigate Your Soul is a two-tracker that masterfully blends the resurgence of boogie with a profound soulful essence.
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 Morejoe armon jones: all the quiet (part I & II)
Francisco Espregueira
This ambitious double album, that will see its second part drop next friday, traverses a vibrant landscape of jazz, funk, dub, hip hop, and soul, entirely written, produced, and mixed by Armon-Jones.
Read Moreazymuth: marca passo
Francisco Espregueira
This new album proves that the band's alchemic blend of Brazilian jazz-funk and cosmic samba soul remains as captivating as ever, a poignant honor to the profound legacy of their departed founders.
Read Moredon glori: paper can't wrap fire
Francisco Espregueira
Through nine tracks, Don Glori takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey that seamlessly fuses the vibrant worlds of jazz, soul, and funk.
Read Morecollettivo immaginario: oltreoceano
Francisco Espregueira
Their unique sonic alchemy, blending funk, jazz, and 70s electronica, subtly nods to genre-bending giants like Azymuth and Herbie Hancock, as well as Italian film music legends creating a sound that effortlessly navigates the energy of the club and the cinematic allure of evocative film scores, all with a touch of spiritual jazz.
Read Morezeitgeist freedom energy exchange: inspire // radicalise
Francisco Espregueira
Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, known for their genre-bending explorations, return with their fifth and most ambitious project to date, the double album INSPIRE // RADICALISE, released on Energy Exchange.
Read Mored.d. mirage: exotic illusions
Francisco Espregueira
Exotic Illusions is a carefully crafted love letter to a global array of sounds, drawing inspiration from Italo disco, Neapolitan funk, Nigerian boogie, cosmic house, synth-pop, UK street soul, and lovers rock.
Read Moreclose counters: lovers dance academy
Francisco Espregueira
More than just a collection of tracks, LOVERS DANCE ACADEMY is a concept album, a metaphorical and literal representation of a collective striving for a better world through art and dance music.
Read Morepellegrino & zodyaco: koinè
Francisco Espregueira
Pellegrino & Zodyaco's Koinè, released last friday on Early Sounds Recordings, isn't simply just an album; it's a declaration of intent, a "common language" where musical dialects intertwine to create a rich mosaic of sound.
Read Morekibbi gibbon: still dreamin'
Francisco Espregueira
Kibbi Gibbon crafts a unique hybrid of spaced-out jazz-funk and synth-boogie, a sound perfectly aligned with Star Creature’s signature contemplative instrumental funk aesthetic.
Read Moredecember' 24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
50 tracks for December, in the month O Sótão celebrates ten years of existence. Thank you!
Read Morepatrick gibin: strength in numbers
Francisco Espregueira
Patrick Gibin has just dropped his debut album, Strength In Numbers, on his own Mother Tongue Records. This release follows a string of acclaimed work for labels like Eglo, Neroli, and Sounds Familiar, marking a significant milestone in Gibin’s career.
Read Moreazymuth: arabutã (daniel maunick dub)
Francisco Espregueira
This single offers a fresh take on their iconic sound, as producer Daniel Maunick reimagines and extends our pleasure with two captivating dub versions.
Read Moreknowsum: cosmic breeze
Francisco Espregueira
Drawing inspiration from the warmth of 70s funk grooves, the lush textures of dream-pop, and a dash of psychedelic nostalgia, Knowsum’s Cosmic Breeze creates a soundscape that really transcends time.
Read Morecaixa cubo: modo avião
Francisco Espregueira
The trio's deep understanding of Brazilian music history allows them to explore the rich tapestry of Brazilian sounds, from carnival marches and frevo to MPB and funk.
Read Morejay sound: neon vice
Francisco Espregueira
Neon Vice is a bold and uncompromising statement, a testament to Jay Sound's matured artistic vision and his commitment to using music (incredibly produced music) as a vehicle for social questioning.
Read Morexpress point: been remindin' me
Francisco Espregueira
Across nine tracks Matthew Hayes showcases a really high-level of production skills, taste and influences converging in a very interesting direction.
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