the funkin' machine: napoletanite
Francisco Espregueira
They specialize in a sound that refuses to sit still, sliding effortlessly from cosmic disco and jazz-funk to psychedelic fusions of Afro-Italo and Mediterranean boogie.
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gaztween: ii
Francisco Espregueira
II floats through downtempo dub, instrumental hip hop, electronica and jazz — a fluid meeting of organic and synthetic, a place where flute and cello wander through electronic grooves, where subtle jazzish hues blend with soft digital atmospheres.
Read Moreex generation: the mumbai exchange
Francisco Espregueira
Deep diving into the crate-digger's paradise of 70s and 80s Bollywood Disco, filtered through the pair's signature production style that has long defined the Energy Exchange imprint’s reputation for fusing broken beat, future soul, and jazz-rave aesthetics.
Read Morebassolino: 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 Moredrosan: drosan
Francisco Espregueira
This genre-blending, 9-track album is a rich, cinematic, and fresh journey that seamlessly weaves together modern-day jazz and jazz-fusion with elements of hip-hop and the experimental spirit of the 70s.
Read Morecalalloo: calalloo
Francisco Espregueira
Zürich-based imprint Current Moves presents the self-titled debut from calallo, a five-track EP (with an interlude) that serves up a spicy, flavor-packed stew of indie-soul, R&B, and acid jazz.
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 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 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 Morecenk esen: endlessly
Francisco Espregueira
XVI Records presents Endlessly, the magnum opus from Cenk Esen, a name that has been quietly commanding respect within London's jazz circles as the go-to keys player for those in the know.
Read Morestefano nardon: eclipse
Francisco Espregueira
Time To Play Records just released the debut EP from Stefano Nardon, Eclipse, an introduction to the pianist and producer's expansive musical vision. This collection of tracks conveys an immersive exploration where new jazz sensibilities meet atmospheric soundscapes and unbridled creativity.
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 Morev.a.: granito ii
Francisco Espregueira
Through these diverse contributions, Jazzego Records' Granito II showcases an array of acts connected to Porto, each with their own type of connection to the city and each in its own moment of artistic development.
Read Moremarcello cassanelli / caruso & helen mccormack: the coin ep vol. 3
Francisco Espregueira
Ten Lovers Music launches 2025 with the third installment of their brilliant Coin EP series, featuring Marcello Cassanelli and the collaborative project of Caruso & Helen McCormack.
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.
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