stimulator jones: valley center
Francisco Espregueira
Virginia's Stimulator Jones delves into the realms of breakbeats, drum & bass and jungle with Valley Center, his debut album on Craigie Knowes.
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sticky dub: never give weapons to a man who can't dance
Francisco Espregueira
Liverpool's own Sticky Dub is breaking out with his debut record Never Give Weapons to a Man Who Can't Dance on Eglo Records. This certified herbalist isn't just brewing up concoctions, he's cooking up a genre-bending sound that blends Broken Beat, UKG, Dub, and Hip Hop into a potent sonic stew.
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 Moreglenn echo & daniel meinecke: what happened to yesterday vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
This third installment sees the pair continuing to blend their favorite elements from their previous works, perfectly synthesizing heady, dubby atmospheres with cosmic dance flavors while defying genre conventions.
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 Moreben hauke: club cute
Francisco Espregueira
Spanning twelve tracks, each serving as a unique chapter in Hauke's musical journey, the album attempts (with success) to capture South London’s vibrant contemporary movements.
Read Morejesse bru: sea to the sky
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by 13 tracks, this album is a barnstorming collection that dips deep into the in-between, presenting an intense experience that traverses masterfully a number of different electronic genres.
Read Morelcsm "likwid continual space motion": the remedy
Francisco Espregueira
More than anything, this is another proof of his immense world of sonic creation, delivering 19 tracks of pure class production, countless invaluable collaborators and all in all a beautiful record of urban sounds in 2024 London.
Read Moregazpa: dub'n'bass ep
Francisco Espregueira
Inspired by a wide range of influences, Gazpa is once again able to create a stimulating sound aesthetic that captivates our imagination. Dub’n’Bass reaffirms his vision: never confined to a musical genre, fueled by eclecticism and a candid openness to experimentation.
Read Moremax graef: natural element
Francisco Espregueira
Max Graef’s highly anticipated return to Tartelet Records is titled Natural Element and is a genre-bending journey that melds bass-heavy daydreams with dancefloor-ready rhythms.
Read Moresweet fruity brunch: gotta be
Francisco Espregueira
It’s always a good day when we see Sweet Fruity Brunch’s name popping out in musical quests and this three-track EP is a must-have for the jazz, weird, futuristic nostalgic house music aficionados.
Read Moreknowsum: knowsum's fantastic beat machine, vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
Knowsum’s Fantastic Beat Machine, Vol. 2 jumps outside the time continuum and messes things up. Are we in the future longing for the present? We’ll never know… and that’s good.
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 Morealton miller: reflections within ep
Francisco Espregueira
Detroit House legend Alton Miller returns to Mister Bear Records with the aptly titled Reflections Within EP. Building on the positive vibes of his earlier Am Forplay release, this record offers a fresh and breezy exploration of Miller's signature sound.
Read Morev.a.: mo' dubz vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
Phuture Shock Musik is launching a new Various Artists series called Mo' Dubz. The first volume in the series features three stellar tracks from LDLDN, Sentinel 793 and The Orielles’ remix of Rosie From The Block.
Read Morev.a.: ltblbl014
Francisco Espregueira
As per usual we groove very deeply with Limited White Label’s latest release, adding up to their impressive discography. LTDBLBL014 features six tracks by a diverse lineup of artists including Scruscru, James Gia, Freudenthaler, Harcia, King Of Clubs, and Bon Aime.
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 Moremanzo edits vol. 4
Francisco Espregueira
Good times are guaranteed with Manzo Edits' latest release, Vol. 4. This four-track compilation is a summer party starter, packed with infectious grooves and feel-good vibes.
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