midan: letter to brazil
Francisco Espregueira
Letter To Brazil, a heartfelt 17-track tribute to the rich tapestry of Brazilian music - channeling his deep appreciation for Bossa Nova, Samba, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).
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neue grafik: dalston tape vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
Dalston Tape Vol. 1 features a range of styles from soulful and melodic to raw and experimental. Neue Grafik’s masterful production skills are evident in every track, with intricate rhythms, lush textures, and innovative sound design.
Read Morepetter blom: unboxed
Francisco Espregueira
Unboxed showcases his ability to seamlessly blend organic and electronic elements. The album's diverse range of tracks, from soulful ballads to energetic beats, demonstrates Blom's versatility as a musician and producer.
Read Morev.a.: beats from the levant - a tape for support
Francisco Espregueira
Crafted from the heart of the Arab world, Beats from The Levant pays homage to the region’s musicians and their timeless masterpieces. Half of the proceeds will go to various relief efforts in Lebanon, while the other half will support the MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians).
Read Morejake milliner: beat tape vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
“Ideas from the past few years”, says Jake himself in the only note upon releasing this beautiful work. Supreme production and talent all over the place.
Read Moreaugust '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
This month’s playlist is even more essential, showcasing a lot of new projects that came out and we didn’t have the opportunity to write about.
Read Moreretrogott & nepumuk: das neue sortiment
Francisco Espregueira
Retrogott and Nepumuk reunite four years after Metamusik and return to awesome Sichtexot Records to deliver Das Neue Sortiment. Composed by 18 tracks, this album serves as an antidote to the "idiotic absurdities" plaguing the world.
Read Moresticky dub: never give weapons to a man who can't dance
Francisco Espregueira
Liverpool's own Sticky Dub is breaking out with his debut record Never Give Weapons to a Man Who Can't Dance on Eglo Records. This certified herbalist isn't just brewing up concoctions, he's cooking up a genre-bending sound that blends Broken Beat, UKG, Dub, and Hip Hop into a potent sonic stew.
Read Morejune '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
There’s plenty of contemporary electronica, groundbreaking jazz, smooth hip hop vibes and sounds from all over the place. Literally. This selection, more than including all of this music, is an invitation for everyone reading to go deeper into new galaxies of sound.
Read Moreglenn echo & daniel meinecke: what happened to yesterday vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
This third installment sees the pair continuing to blend their favorite elements from their previous works, perfectly synthesizing heady, dubby atmospheres with cosmic dance flavors while defying genre conventions.
Read Moreknowsum: knowsum's fantastic beat machine, vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
Knowsum’s Fantastic Beat Machine, Vol. 2 jumps outside the time continuum and messes things up. Are we in the future longing for the present? We’ll never know… and that’s good.
Read Moreyaya bey: ten fold
Francisco Espregueira
Comprised by 16 tracks that make even more sense when listened one after the other, Ten Fold is a self-portrait woven from introspective reflections on the past, present, and future.
Read Moresummers sons: still nothing still
Francisco Espregueira
While jazz influences remain, this record means a sonic and lyrical departure for the duo. Slim embraces a more electronic, trip-hop vibe, while Turt raps with a newfound urgency and vulnerability.
Read Morepeacey: play it by ear
Francisco Espregueira
This expansive record reads like a meticulously crafted sonic journal, documenting Peacey's musical evolution and the influences that shaped him.
Read Morekaidi tatham: fusion moves
Francisco Espregueira
Reel People Music presents a brand new reimagination of its cherished classics with the launch of the Fusion Moves series, spearheaded by the soulful innovator and contemporary jazz funk legend Kaidi Tatham.
Read Morean alien called harmony: an alien called harmony
Francisco Espregueira
London explodes with a fresh sound as An Alien Called Harmony – a project by poet/rapper Nadeem Din-Gabisi and multi-talented MettaShiba – just dropped their self-titled debut EP.
Read Moreoctober' 23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
This month’s playlist is composed by 45 tracks and reviews the best we've showcased. Paying high respect and admiration to all the artists producing the diamonds above listed, we keep looking to the future and revisiting sounds and artists that are immortal.
Read More2nd exit & imaginary friend: all out
Francisco Espregueira
All Out explores themes of community, togetherness, and the illusion of separateness in the modern world. The album takes listeners on a interior journey, offering different perspectives on the human experience and reflecting on the cycles and ups and downs of modern life.
Read Morejamma-dee: perceptions
Francisco Espregueira
Across 15 tracks, this west-coast maestro artfully consolidates, renovates, and carries forward the legacy of his influences - a masterclass in modern funk and soul production.
Read Morekaidi tatham: the only way
Francisco Espregueira
The inimitable legend of Kaidi Tatham sees another chapter, the fifth via First Word Records. 11 tracks touching on bruk, funk, jazz, mid-tempo hip hop and hyper-energetic Brazilian flavours, all thrown into a melting pot that's difficult to define, but all containing Kaidi's unmistakable sonic signature.
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