xl regular: xl 3000 ep
Francisco Espregueira
XL Regular returns to ANMA Records with the XL 3000 EP, shedding more light on his expressive ideas, influences, and openness to fusing old with new. True broken rhythms up in here tonight.
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flofilz: close distance
Francisco Espregueira
Artistically, the album cements Flo’s transition from lo-fi productions to hi-fi mixtures of jazz music, hip hop or alt r&b, providing a zen-like clarity, tranquility feeling throughout the project. Like the best jazz records do, Close Distance will survive time.
Read Morequinn mason, stefan ringer: nitecap ep
Francisco Espregueira
The jazz multi-instrumentalist Quinn Mason and one of O Sótão’s favorite producers Stefan Ringer present a special collaborative record entitled Nitecap EP. Released via Ringer’s FWM Entertainment imprint, this six track record is striking to say the least, blending all the musicality from the two artists.
Read Moreacousmatics: clay ep
Francisco Espregueira
In Clay they deliver fast paced groovy rhythms that feel organic and live, taking in inspirations from UK jazz and broken beat. While the two originals are representative of the band’s vision, the remixes add an extra dancefloor class to the EP.
Read Morespace ghost: private paradise
Francisco Espregueira
Over the past few years Space Ghost has been cementing is sound trademark. Via Pacific Rhythm, Private Paradise is composed by eight sultry productions of supreme taste, delving into ambient sounds and rhythmic progressions that feel both nostalgic and ecstatic.
Read Moredaniel maunick: persistence
Francisco Espregueira
Following on his stellar debut album Macumba Quebrada, released in 2019, we introduce Persistence - an exemplary culmination of the momentum Maunick has built.
Read Morepremiere: immersif - rue des calades
Francisco Espregueira
Immersif's cinematic touch is very much clear in "Rue des Calades", inducing us into a hazy state of mind in which time and movement progress differently. The sound hovering above us.
Read Morepremiere: acousmatics - taxi (original mix)
Francisco Espregueira
The road keeps appearing in the horizon as the drums of “Taxi” blast through. We move up a gear and the soulful spirit of Acousmatics’ instrumentals take the scenery… The bass and the rhythmic section meet between breaks and we feel the heat.
Read Moremarch '22: recap
Francisco Espregueira
March’s playlist is larger than usual. This month was especially strong in new releases and we want to summarize the best of it in a list that you can revisit when suitable…
Read Moretapioca: voyage
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by rapper Alessandro “Le Tagarel” Vlerick and producer and composer Simon “SiKa” Carlier, the duet draws on Brazilian culture to explore genres such as hip hop, jazz, MPB and pop-funk from the 70's and 80's.
Read Morereginald omas mamode iv: stand strong
Francisco Espregueira
The fourth solo album of Reginald Omas Mamode IV is one of the records of the year so far, cementing his craft as one of the most authentic, sensible and groovy you will hear these days. Stand Strong follows three previous albums and countless other projects, mostly released by Five Easy Pieces.
Read Moredon leisure: shaboo strikes back
Francisco Espregueira
Shaboo Strikes Back is a sonic trip through mystic cultures of music, feeling more than just a musical album. It’s a cultural portrait by one of the best beatmakers of the moment.
Read Moreneue grafik ensemble: foulden road part ii
Francisco Espregueira
The second installment of Neue Grafik Ensemble’s Foulden Road series dropped last friday through Total Refreshment Centre, reflecting the bandleader’s social surroundings and the ensemble’s bold live energy.
Read Morearchermano - samurai thoughts
Francisco Espregueira
“Samurai Thoughts” blends two moments of deepness and madness. Scenes from Akira Kurosowa’s “Yojimbo” play in the background for further immersion. This track is coming out via O Sótão label, as our second proud release.
Read Morehidden spheres: you are not your body
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by four original tracks and one remix, You Are Not Your Body is a stellar collection that touches the sensations of euphoria and the blissed-out intersection between early prog and Detroit house.
Read Morejosé roberto bertrami: os tatuís (1965) / josé roberto trio (1966)
Francisco Espregueira
Both Os Tatuís and José Roberto Trio are now reissued by Far Out on vinyl. Across both of these historic albums, Bertrami’s stunningly performed compositions are rich with harmonic complexity and rhythmic ingenuity, providing a precursor to some of Bertrami’s futuristic fusion with Azymuth later in his career.
Read Moreastral flex: i can see my house from here
Francisco Espregueira
Recorded on the 50th anniversary of humankind's first step on the moon, Astral Flex’s I Can See My House From Here is presented in two forms; as a spacey nu-jazz improvisation on Side A, and as a collection of house/electronic remixes on Side B.
Read Moreszajna: stepping hill ep
Francisco Espregueira
Returning to Dance Regular, Szajna presents us the Stepping Hill EP - being truthful to his style influenced by UK dance music styles; from drum and bass to 2-step and funky, but always bruk at his core.
Read Morepremiere: marc bianco, inq. - uto
Francisco Espregueira
“UTO” is the third track on BORG by Marc Bianco and INQ. It brings an unique noir and urban vibe that can be best appreciated at the wee hours of the night. Neon lights all over the place and this sound haunting us to go for more.
Read Morev.a.: new tangents in kampala, london and nairobi
Francisco Espregueira
The collaborative project of Extra Soul Perception releases its second LP, featuring an outstanding array of independent musicians, mainly based in Uganda, Kenya and the United Kingdom. Musically diverse, it connect innovators in their own fields, with each artist bringing unique knowledge and musical culture to the project.
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