v.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.
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Daily Magazine on Underground House Music, Broken Beat, Contemporary Jazz & Soulful Vibes
Filtering by Tag: Broken Beat
kuna 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 Morefebruary '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Emotional all the way to the end. Yes!
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.
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 Moredecember' 24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
50 tracks for December, in the month O Sótão celebrates ten years of existence. Thank you!
Read Moreattica one: osa peninsula
Francisco Espregueira
Attica One is back with a new EP, Osa Peninsula, released via Dope Tones Records. Following up on his previous work, including the Inward EP also on Dope Tones, Attica One delivers a blend of House and Broken Beat across two original tracks.
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 Moreneue 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 Morelast nubian: we celebrate us
Francisco Espregueira
Last Nubian's new record on Eglo Records, titled We Celebrate Us, is a soulful and jazzy exploration of London's rich musical heritage.
Read Morenovember '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
We're excited to share these gems with you and hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Read Moremark de clive-lowe: midnight snacks vol. 4
Francisco Espregueira
Midnight Snacks Vol. 4 comes with three tracks in which we can hear him experimenting with textures that he already knows, nonetheless expanding them in new forms.
Read Morek15: hope is perseverance
Francisco Espregueira
Hope Is Perseverance is a sonic reminder from a seasoned producer, showcasing vision, intent and a unique ability to craft intricate and immersive soundscapes.
Read Moreoctober' 24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
We pay tribute to these talented musicians who continue to push the boundaries of sound and create timeless music. As we look to the future, we also celebrate the legacy of artists who have shaped the most important and influential sector of the music industry - the underground!
Read Mored'monk: shine
Francisco Espregueira
Shine is the debut EP from the talented London-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and selector D'Monk (pronounced ‘duhmunk’) - blending with ease warm-n-fuzzy electro textures, London broken beat, beatdown, and the soulful dance rhythms of Detroit.
Read Moreseptember '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
September ‘24 playlist is composed by 50 tracks summarizing many different releases and artists we’ve showcased here.
Read Morerosie from the block & sean mccabe: deep within ep
Francisco Espregueira
Phuture Shock Musik continues its reign of soulful dubplate pressure with the Deep Within EP, from Bristol's soulful house don Sean McCabe and Brussels-based rising star Rosie From The Block.
Read Moremisto kay: what makes you dance
Francisco Espregueira
What Makes You Dance comes with all that, plus illegal levels of soulful house and jazzy bruk textures.
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