Quantic is undoubtedly one of the most influential names of his generation, exploring like no one else, different sonic textures from all over the world. Atlantic Oscillations marks his return, being his most cohesive and intricate album to date.
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The acclaimed flautist, saxophonist, producer and 22a label boss Tenderlonious (a.k.a. Ed Cawthorne), returns with a batch of new and old studio productions. His new electronic album, Hard Rain, features waves of futuristic funk and beat music, extracting the maximum flavour from just a few ingredients.
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After releasing the Bernauer Strasse Shuffle EP last month, the Berlin-via-Australia producer Jad & The carries on with with his creative output, dropping another 4-track project. Bells Creek Road is full of deep and hazy vibes that will transport you to the back room of a smokey jazz bar.
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Porto-based label Tooli Créme doesn’t follow pure concepts, aiming to release sounds that are raw, primitive and rough around the edges by nature. On their fourth EP, named Tooli Sande Systema, the label invites four Porto producers to give their unique twist to some of their favorite samples and records.
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New wax from Distant Hawaii coming on friday. Mystery man, Mood J returns to the London-based label to drop Looking Further, Looking Forward. Blending a mixture of groovy house and twinkling melodies, dusty terrace bangers and lush synth lines, the 4-track EP flows through soulful moments of deep joy.
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Influenced by a fusion of jazz, 80's boogie, world music, italo house, balearic beats and funk, the debut album from the italian quintet Aura Safari is a sublime mix of various individual tastes, backgrounds and different musical eras.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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