may '19: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Looking back, our trace is visible. We came a long way. And through that road we kept 50 tracks, as usual. May was rich in anthems that we will hear far beyond this month.
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blacks & blues: spin, don't know why & you know the feeling
Francisco Espregueira
On three tracks, the Blacks & Blues project is faithful to the highest standards defined by the 2000Black label, in charge of the release. Wonderfully written and performed by Obenewa, accompanied by the absolute groove of instrumentals and production from Dego and Kaidi Tatham.
Read Moresivey: nobody else / somebody samebody
Francisco Espregueira
With two original tracks that exemplify the ever-evolving progression of Sivey’s sonics, his new EP released through CoOp Presents, reflects his orientation around jazz and obscure ‘70s fusion records, with a love for the resurgent broken beat movement.
Read Morethe mauskovic dance band: the mauskovic dance band
Francisco Espregueira
Fusing no-wave dance punk, afro-latin rhythms and space disco in eight tracks, The Mauskovic Dance Band releases a surprising debut LP through Soundway Records. The eponymous album blends elements of ‘70s and ‘80s legacy of afro-latin psychedelic music.
Read Moretooli: tompkins square park ep
Francisco Espregueira
Inspired by and dedicated to Tompkins Square Park, in New York City, Omena label boss Tooli delivers three tracks rotating on deep house and nu jazz themes. The Swedish producer achieves a vibrating and consistent project, deeply influenced by jazz elements.
Read Moreben hauke: gettin twisted
Francisco Espregueira
With another high-karat-gold EP, Ben Hauke returns with Gettin Twisted, released through Nervous Records. Composed by four pure house bangers, full of soul influences, this one goes straight to the best dance floors.
Read Moreapril '19: 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 personal journey through what we’ve been into.
Read Morenejrup: manda
Francisco Espregueira
Nejrup, a Copenhagen-based newcomer, is releasing his debut EP this week. Manda merges contemporary house with space-age jazz & broken beat and his backed a trademark remix from London soul stalwart K15.
Read Morela fine equipe: 5th season
Francisco Espregueira
A reference in the modern beatmaking scene, hailing their light from France towards the entire world, La Fine Equipe - the joint project of Blanka, oOgo, Chomsky and Mr. Gib - steps forward into the craft of its members to release the impressive 5th Season LP.
Read Morechristophe salin: you took my love
Francisco Espregueira
Salin Records, a platform for art and electronic music run by the Salin couple, sets out to serve up a 4-track EP as Christophe Salin produces You Took My Love - a modern take on the theme of melancholy, effortlessly switching between jazz, house and trip-hop themes.
Read Moresyncop73: fun grid || 67100: stras
Francisco Espregueira
Hailing from Strasbourg, Dope Tones Records is an independent label, coming out with a smooth approach to the broken beat vibes. With two EP’s released in one month, they introduce us to two new producers and their respective debut projects: FUN GRiD by Syncop73; and STRAS by 67100.
Read Morebroken district 03
Francisco Espregueira
Launched in 2018, with two EPs, Broken District continues to explore alternative music styles with the third installment of its VA series. On its 03 edition, the series is composed by six tracks, each one of them produced by different artists. Jus Jam and Momla, the label’s co-founders, return, accompanied by Leon Revol, Setwun, Duktus & ODC Live Band and Turbojazz.
Read Moremarch '19: 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 Morefrits wentink: bodox 003
Francisco Espregueira
Bobby Donny head Frits Wentink is back with the third edition of his BODOX - vinyl only - remix/edit series, serving up four more tracks of pure dancefloor ecstasy. The Amsterdam-based house hero keeps his unmistakable approach into the world of fuzzy synths and drunk organs, all drenched in his ever so dusty grooves.
Read Morenikitch & kuna maze
Francisco Espregueira
The electronic vibes created by the french duo Nikitch & Kuna Maze roam around the influences of jazz, downbeat and hip hop, with an evident love for broken-beat. Mush, their new EP, is an animated opus of moods, with a crispy groove throughout the five tracks that compose it.
Read Moreclever austin: pareidolia
Francisco Espregueira
Co-producing the influential Hiatus Kaiyote collective, Clever Austin (born Perrin Moss) has his debut album released through Touching Bass. Pareidolia is a genre-bending sonic and emotive trip with virtuosic, percussive groove at its core.
Read More2xm: astral lakes
Francisco Espregueira
Based at opposite corners of the earth right now, distance doesn’t seem to be an issue, as 2XM’s partnership signature lush and jazzy sound pays a smooth tribute to the more gentle tunes of the mid-2000’s, pre deep-house era.
Read Morepedro: she is
Francisco Espregueira
Following last year’s collaborative EP with Jenna Camille Pedro returns with another jazzy release through Wolf Music Recordings. She Is EP flows effortlessly in a canvas of modern jazz and electronic vibes, with piano keys floating over a rugged aesthetic.
Read Moreculross close: forgotten ones
Francisco Espregueira
Released through Esencia, Forgotten Ones is the new album from the experimental London-based quintet Culross Close, led by master K15 (a.k.a. Kieron Ifill). Following Home, released in 2016, the new project further delves into the band’s experimentation on ambiance, electronic and jazz elements.
Read Morehidden spheres ft. oscar jerome: words can't explain
Francisco Espregueira
Words Can’t Explain is the result of a fruitful collaboration between Hidden Spheres trademark blend of jazz and house music with the guitar, voice and touch of Oscar Jerome. It’s the continuation of both artists stellar discography, this time with Church’s stamp on it.
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