ted taforo: friends & family
Francisco Espregueira
Friends & Family is comprised by 12 tracks, each one offering a glimpse into the artist's soul, making it a truly personal and captivating listening experience.
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joe armon-jones: ceasefire
Francisco Espregueira
Following his amazing dub-tinged release Wrong Side of Town, Joe Armon-Jones delivers Ceasefire on his Aquarii label. This powerful track features reggae legend Ranking Joe and saxophonist James Mollison.
Read MoreÀbáse: awakening
Francisco Espregueira
Awakening isn't just about genre-bending grooves, though (and there are plenty of those). It's a deeply personal exploration of the cyclical nature of life, loss, and spiritual awakening.
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 Moreculross close: learning to let go
Francisco Espregueira
Continuing Culross Close's tradition of music that works for both individual reflection and group listening, Learning To Let Go takes the listener on a journey through a spectrum of emotions.
Read Moredon glori: don't forget to have fun
Francisco Espregueira
Don't Forget To Have Fun blends jazz, house, Brazilian music, and more, with elements like Steely Dan influences and recordings from Glori's Melbourne home - certainly one of the albums of the year for us.
Read Moremay '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
May 2024 breezes through the rhythms of jazz, deep house, instrumental hip hop and music from the world. There’s always that impending feeling of discovery every day that makes us move deeper into genres, movements, artists.
Read Morefinn rees: dawn is a melody
Francisco Espregueira
Finn Rees makes a compelling entrance with his debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, under the esteemed Mr Bongo label. This album encapsulates the vibrant and eclectic Melbourne jazz scene, showcasing Rees as an adept bandleader, composer, and musician.
Read Morevinícius mendes: macunaísmo tardio vol. 1 & 2
Francisco Espregueira
Hailing from the musical hotbed of Minas Gerais, Brazil, saxophonist and composer Vinícius Mendes has finally delivered his magnum opus, Macunaísmo Tardio. This two-volume set, released on Notes On A Journey, is a treasure trove for fans of adventurous jazz and sophisticated Brazilian music.
Read More2000black: circus ride retreat
Francisco Espregueira
Prolific act 2000BLACK is back with Circus Ride Retreat, a fresh tree-track record filled with UK funk influences.
Read Morequiet dawn: celebrate
Francisco Espregueira
This 11-track release showcases the genre-hopping spirit Quiet Dawn is known for, traversing broken beat, jazz samba, downtempo boom bap, and instrumental bruk.
Read Moredolphin hyperspace: what is my porpoise?
Francisco Espregueira
Known for their electrifying live shows, Nicole McCabe (saxophone) and Logan Kane (bass) push boundaries on What is my Porpoise?. The album seamlessly merges instrumental flourishes with bumping dance beats, carving a fresh path in the world of modern jazz.
Read Moredavid versace: eye to eye
Francisco Espregueira
Eye To Eye explores with more detail the serene soundscapes that were present in its predecessor, maintaining influences of jazz and latin music textures.
Read Morewhy kai: tourist
Francisco Espregueira
Tourist was created with the intention of working as a soundtrack to explore new places, mirroring the experience of walking in an unknown city.
Read Moredivorce from new york: brick lane
Francisco Espregueira
Brick Lane showcases Granda's signature blend of broken beat, uplifting melodies, and syncopated rhythms. Drawing inspiration from future jazz and classic Chicago house, the album pulsates with an organic energy.
Read Morecontours: elevations
Francisco Espregueira
Featuring collaborations with musical friends, Elevations transcends boundaries, effortlessly blending electronic and acoustic elements with influences from minimalism, spiritual jazz, ambient, and contemporary classical music.
Read Moreapril '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Continuing the incredible amount of brilliant releases from March, this month’s playlist carries on a eclectic note. Our favorite songs from every artist that we showcased during April are included, making this playlist another journey through what we’ve been into - which is hard to define… or describe.
Read Moreeduardo cardinho: not far from paradise
Francisco Espregueira
Cardinho’s exploration of new sounds and approaches results in an album that is soaked with a mesmerizing sonic light across its eight tracks. There’s space and softness, with every element fitting in perfectly, highlighting a detailed production work.
Read Moreaura safari, jimi tenor: sensory blending
Francisco Espregueira
This unique project emerged from a chance encounter at the label’s party in Perugia, where the previously unmet artists found instant musical chemistry. The resulting nine-track journey is a vibrant fusion of jazz-funk styles, brimming with unforgettable melodies and uplifting grooves.
Read Morehan litz: the universe is magic feat. kid sublime
Francisco Espregueira
Released under the esteemed Wicked Wax label, this EP transcends genres, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, dance, African rhythms, soul, funk, and Brazilian beats.
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