yaya 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.
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quiet 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 Moretoolate groove, bass toast: the long way up
Francisco Espregueira
Following up on high-karat gold individual releases and the fantastic Atlantic Journey (2020), the Belgian wonderkids Toolate Groove and Bass Toast elevate our mood with their latest release titled The Long Way Up.
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 Morezephan: let me show you feat. cool affair
Francisco Espregueira
Shimmering melodies dance with icy chords and textured percussion, while adding a soulful layer with his vocals. The release is complete with a "Galactic Soul Remix" by the legendary DJ Spinna.
Read Moredamar davis: damar davis
Francisco Espregueira
Damar Davis joins the Fat Beats roster for a self-titled small but special 4-track EP - a sonic journey through the vibrant landscape of modern West Coast house music.
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.
Read Moresauers presents: dance files from the past, vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
Sauers (aka Pedro Gonçalves) is proud to announce his latest project, a four-track edits EP titled Sauers Presents: Dance Files from the Past, Vol. 1, out tomorrow on our own O Sótão Records. In this first volume of the series he dives deep into tracks by some of the most influential names in the scene.
Read Moreblackfilter: batuki
Francisco Espregueira
Batuki is a sonic journey that bridges the gap between Afro-Caribbean percussion, futuristic jazz soundscapes, and hints of electro, disco and deep house.
Read Morethe bam jam band: the bam jam band
Francisco Espregueira
Their self-titled debut on Mad About Records throws genre out the window, celebrating a fusion of Disco, Jazz, and Funk with a post-House twist.
Read Morerejoicer: this is reasonable
Francisco Espregueira
We’re taken by calming melodies and atmospheres and a sense of floating tranquility akin to ambient music. This Is Reasonable achieves this without resorting to genre clichés.
Read Moresummers sons: still nothing still
Francisco Espregueira
While jazz influences remain, this record means a sonic and lyrical departure for the duo. Slim embraces a more electronic, trip-hop vibe, while Turt raps with a newfound urgency and vulnerability.
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.
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