november '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
45 tracks for the soul. November went by supersonic in the waves of the usual eclectic features we made over this month
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swoze: new rims
Francisco Espregueira
Every so often a record lands that feels like a car rolling out onto a midnight street — wheels whirling, chrome gleaming, bass thumping.
Read Moreex generation: the mumbai exchange
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morestefan ringer, takuro higuchi: r we there yet?
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreabacus: analog stories vol. 5
Francisco Espregueira
In Analog Stories Vol. 5, Abacus’s stripped-back power really shines — a quietly bold statement, perfect for late-night sets or introspective moments.
Read Moreoliver night: between the lines
Francisco Espregueira
Deeply rooted in UK sound system culture but always pushing forward, blending soulful textures, lush harmonies, and kinetic broken rhythms.
Read Moreworkerz: club niellucciu
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morexl regular: attention shift
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morezopelar: just like heaven ep
Francisco Espregueira
Brazilian maestro Zopelar returns with a stunning new four-track EP, Just Like Heaven, a release that effortlessly blends depth, rhythm, and soul.
Read Moreoctober '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
October's playlist contains 50 tracks that summarize the artists we’ve showcased during this month. Blend of Latin music with electronic city-night approaches, groovy basslines and infectious percussion, club moments and home meditations
Read Moremâi: kyoto
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morekid sublime: the paradigm shift
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moredownundaground ii
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moretree threes: love you forever ep
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morewerkha: unsung irregular
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morezachari berns: ltwlbl011
Francisco Espregueira
Everything about this one feels confident — but in a subtle, understated way. A moment of quiet command. Class.
Read Moreapron east vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Moreseptember '25: recap
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morefelipe gordon: live session
Francisco Espregueira
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.
Read Morev.a. (glenn davis, javonntte, rick wade, dj compufunk, lee andre): galactic disco ep
Francisco Espregueira
With its nods to disco, boogie, and the purple-hued universe of Prince, this EP echoes the sound of a futuristic nightclub.
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