If you’ve been scanning the fringes of the internet for fresh sonic perspectives, then the Australian underground scene, portraited by La Sape Records’ compilation Downundaground II is worth a deep dive.
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From the opening bars of the title cut, you sense the warm sincerity: brass flickers, vocal phrases hover, and a polyrhythmic grid pulses with life.
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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.
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Everything about this one feels confident — but in a subtle, understated way. A moment of quiet command. Class.
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Following APRON JAPAN VOL. 1 (2023), London’s own Apron Records is back with another essential compilation, APRON EAST VOL. 2. The result feels like a late‑night transmission from some future‑funk orbit.
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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.
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His new release, Live Session, is a beautifully chill set that perfectly bridges the gap between live-played jazz, funk, and fusion and the world of electronic dance music.
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With its nods to disco, boogie, and the purple-hued universe of Prince, this EP echoes the sound of a futuristic nightclub.
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Deep rhythms, Latin roots showing, and pure authenticity weaving laid-back congas and thumping bass lines with a vibe that just feels right.
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Never one to disappoint, this latest collection showcases his artistic development, delving into deeper, more club-ready territories with all five tracks oozing peak-time business from the moment the needle hits the record.
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This record is a heavyweight continuation of their Afrofuturist journey, rooted in London but with a global perspective.
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The Global Caress EP, as per usual in Byron’s discography, conveys a mesmerizing blend of influences, where hard-hitting underground house and techno meet the spirit of soul, the skill of jazz, and the swing of hip hop.
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Waves Within EP is a masterful display of sound design that fluidly evolves through deep house, broken beat, jazz, nu-disco, and hip-hop.
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Music for the soul, for the routines, for the club. New discoveries from all over the world.
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This latest record is a direct pull from Jovonn's own extensive archive, shining a light on the diverse and different shades of his sound that have made him a touchstone in house music for three decades.
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Shaka's latest offering on Mister Bear Records, Latin Love Affair EP, is a collection that oozes classy house soul from the very first beat.
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A masterful blend of deep, textured house with loose, jazz-driven arrangements, weaving in crisp broken beats, smooth bossa nova influences, and soulful hip-hop touches.
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Sounds of Sirius proudly unveils SIRIUSB002, a deep, raw, three-track journey crafted by Albert Azar, showcasing his ability to create emotionally charged soundscapes that seamlessly blur the line between rhythm and melody.
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The resulting music is a fresh wave of output for the celebrated writer and performer, promising to build on his signature sound while exploring new collaborative territories.
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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.
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