norah jane x mor.lov: godspeed
Francisco Espregueira
From track one to sixteen, there is a whole story waiting for you to explore, while the album's personal and emotional undertones shines through.
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september '24: recap
Francisco Espregueira
September ‘24 playlist is composed by 50 tracks summarizing many different releases and artists we’ve showcased here.
Read Moreallysha joy: the making of silk
Francisco Espregueira
With rich string arrangements, layered vocal harmonies, and her signature poetic style, Joy delivers a powerful and moving album that will come out fully next friday.
Read Moreyaya bey: ten fold
Francisco Espregueira
Comprised by 16 tracks that make even more sense when listened one after the other, Ten Fold is a self-portrait woven from introspective reflections on the past, present, and future.
Read Morepeacey: play it by ear
Francisco Espregueira
This expansive record reads like a meticulously crafted sonic journal, documenting Peacey's musical evolution and the influences that shaped him.
Read Morekaidi tatham: fusion moves
Francisco Espregueira
Reel People Music presents a brand new reimagination of its cherished classics with the launch of the Fusion Moves series, spearheaded by the soulful innovator and contemporary jazz funk legend Kaidi Tatham.
Read Moreokvsho: a place between us
Francisco Espregueira
A place between us is more than just another album; it's a mesmerizing collection of compositions that portray their evolution surrounded by a growing local scene and community.
Read Morevinocio: me estás haciendo mal
Francisco Espregueira
Felipe Gordon's forward-thinking label Wide Awake delves into a special Argentinian secret and unveils it to a wider audience with a first-time vinyl pressing of Vinocio's soulful-r&b-ish-jazz masterpiece Me Estás Haciendo Mal, originally released in December of ‘21.
Read Moreaugust '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
During August we made the usual week pause to reset, rediscover inspirations and prepare for what’s next. This month’s playlist is even more essential, showcasing a lot of new projects that came out and we didn’t had the opportunity to write about before.
Read Moresons of the james: i want more (telemakus remixes)
Francisco Espregueira
We usually don’t focus on releases that revolve round the same track (i.e. singles or remix EP’s). But the beauty that the music above creates a deserved exception.
Read Morebrine: outer space grooves
Francisco Espregueira
Now, making his debut appearance on Flat White Records, Brine presents Outer Space Grooves, a mesmerizing 9-track cassette that touches on tapestries of house, jazz, soul, and beyond.
Read Moremax sinàl: sqr002
Francisco Espregueira
This two-track bomb is a radiant offering for those in search of sonic sunshine and smooth vibes conveying endless, charming, decadent sunsets.
Read Moremay '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
60 for the soul. May went by supersonic in the waves of the usual eclectic features we made over this month.
Read Moreapril '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
The usual 50 tracks explore a variety of approaches to music, showcasing young promise’s magic and well-established virtuosity. Eclectic tracklist.
Read Moreaurora dee raynes: ribbon of hot plasma ep
Francisco Espregueira
Aurora Dee Raynes’ new EP comprises four tracks and instrumental versions that embody the band's ethos, which is honest lyrics and truly collaborative production.
Read Moremarch '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
March is typically a month, in which, an overwhelming amount of great music is released. As the great work of independent artists and labels further spans worldwide, it is truly remarkable the amount of original, creative and groovy inputs we are constantly receiving at o sótão.
Read Morefebruary '23: recap
Francisco Espregueira
We're hyped to present our latest playlist of 50 tracks. This compilation showcases our favorite jams from February, and it's one of the most diverse ones yet. We've got classic house music, broken beat, ambient, neo-soul, and mind-blowing contemporary beats that defy convention.
Read More30/70: art make love
Francisco Espregueira
ART MAKE LOVE is 30/70’s fifth album, expanding far beyond the previous markers of nu-soul and jazz and making a statement about the very life giving, love fuelling, interconnected nature of creativity; a reclamation of art in a digital time.
Read More(liv).e: girl in the half pearl
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by 17 tracks, Girl In The Half Pearl documents self-examination, as (Liv).e works through realizations prompted by grief and grapples with the dynamics of her role in the relationships in her life.
Read Morejuli giuliani, mabreezee & karmasound: ginga
Francisco Espregueira
Juli Giuliani, Mabreeze and Karmasound present GINGA, embracing classic rap in a sophisticated way, seasoning it with clear influences that come from encyclopedias of soul music, 90’s golden hip hop and classy deep house gems - escaping from clichés or trends.
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