Whether you lean deep into the Rhodes hum or the dusty drum-machine shuffle, the EP is kind of a homecoming: for Eglo Records, the man behind it, and maybe for a groove-hungry listener ready for something honest and soulful.

On A Light From The Basement, that balance becomes a subtle, immersive journey: dub-tinged atmospheres, ambient textures and broken-beat motion swirl together, creating a space where introspection meets rhythm.

Cinematic elegance of layers of saxophone, double bass, Rhodes and ambient textures - a sound deeply rooted in jazz but freely dancing into house and broken beat territory.

45 tracks for the soul. November went by supersonic in the waves of the usual eclectic features we made over this month

Every so often a record lands that feels like a car rolling out onto a midnight street — wheels whirling, chrome gleaming, bass thumping.

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.

This split release, which features two contributions from Higuchi alongside Ringer's own tracks, stems from a meditation on progress and purpose. Deep house finesse.

In Analog Stories Vol. 5, Abacus’s stripped-back power really shines — a quietly bold statement, perfect for late-night sets or introspective moments.

Deeply rooted in UK sound system culture but always pushing forward, blending soulful textures, lush harmonies, and kinetic broken rhythms.

Workerz' Club Niellucciu is a sonic tribute to the rich traditions of Corsica, wrapped in the rhythm of modern beats crafted by a variety of producers.

On Attention Shift he steps back from the everyday flow, inviting the listener into a space where music becomes focal again — re-aligning attention not just to the beat, but to the feeling behind it.

Brazilian maestro Zopelar returns with a stunning new four-track EP, Just Like Heaven, a release that effortlessly blends depth, rhythm, and soul.

Born in Istanbul and refined in Berlin, Mâi brings a global pulse to his work, layering echoes of oldschool Disco, Funk, Early House, Jazz and Fusion into something fresh and danceable.

The album’s 8-track double LP format comfortably allows him to stretch wide: house grooves, bruk rhythms and even techno touches all wear his signature soulful brush.

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.

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.

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.

Everything about this one feels confident — but in a subtle, understated way. A moment of quiet command. Class.

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.

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.

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.

With its nods to disco, boogie, and the purple-hued universe of Prince, this EP echoes the sound of a futuristic nightclub.

Deep rhythms, Latin roots showing, and pure authenticity weaving laid-back congas and thumping bass lines with a vibe that just feels right.

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.

This record is a heavyweight continuation of their Afrofuturist journey, rooted in London but with a global perspective.

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.

Waves Within EP is a masterful display of sound design that fluidly evolves through deep house, broken beat, jazz, nu-disco, and hip-hop.

Music for the soul, for the routines, for the club. New discoveries from all over the world.

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.