julien dyne: modes
Francisco Espregueira
In this record, Julien Dyne continues the forward thinking percussive jazz and afro-inspired house music soundscapes explored on Teal, which garnered acclaim from peers and fans alike.
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zeitgeist freedom energy exchange: prayer for peace
Francisco Espregueira
The future-to-be-legendary drummer presents his own Berlin influences and curates an encounter of his moniker band Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange. Together they deliver a record that is equally well suited to dance floor applications as it is to an intimate night with the turntable spinning.
Read Morejay sound: horizon
Francisco Espregueira
Horizon is one of the records of 2021, comprising Jay’s most personal and versatile work to date - filled with warm, beautiful chords and riffs. The sound hailing from this record is beyond perfection, with the protagonist expressing all of his talent as a keyboardist, composer and mood connoisseur.
Read Moresahala: nectar ep
Francisco Espregueira
Debuting with the reputable Tru Thoughts stamp, Manchester’s best-kept secret Sahala presents the Nectar EP - a record that fuses her versatile vocals with the more introspective spectrum of bass music conceived by Strategy.
Read Morenovember '21: recap
Francisco Espregueira
The best we've heard and wrote about during November. The month is gone but the music stayed. Masks on.
Read Moresession victim: 10.000 hours
Francisco Espregueira
Via Toy Tonics they present us their latest offering which drops next friday - 10.000 Hours is a project comprised by four very different tracks that engages with our intellectual receptors, as per usual in Session Victim’s work.
Read Morealex malheiros: tempos futuros
Francisco Espregueira
Alex Malheiros’ new album, Tempos Futuros, is released by Far Out Recordings and is deeply influenced by Malheiro’s surroundings. From Niterói, overlooking the Guanabara bay, the beaches, mountains and forests enveloping Rio de Janeiro, he designs a tropical spaceship of 12 tracks.
Read Moremalik alston presents painted pictures: air
Francisco Espregueira
Malik Alston presents the Painted Pictures band and delivers Air - a spirited celebration of jazz virtuosity and Motor City house music, showcasing Alston’s roots in jazz, gospel, soul and dance music.
Read Morelast nubian: better jams
Francisco Espregueira
Last Nubian latest release is a soulful and syncopated-heavy dime that just came out via Tiff’s Joints. Hailing from South London, the producer has been cemeting his status as one of the producers to watch, following a groovy series of releases.
Read Morelord & kaidi: find another way
Francisco Espregueira
As part of the legendary Bugz In The Attic collective, and as active members in several projects for 2000black, they built a close creative partnership that is present in Find Another Way - a proper dance album dropping on Neroli - being the first time they release a collaborative project under their own names.
Read Morebutch haynes: everybody ep
Francisco Espregueira
On Everybody EP, Butch Haynes delivers five stylish tracks that provide the perfect setting for the thinking minds. The tempo is not too high, not too low, and the textures are raw and pure.
Read Moresven wegner: night of light ep
Francisco Espregueira
The Rotterdam-based Fluid Funk presents new grooves with Sven Wegner’s lush Night of Light EP. The producer from Hamburg shifts from the classic house and techno formulas, delivering a smooth piece of funky and laid back house music.
Read Moretenderlonious: still flute
Francisco Espregueira
His new album, Still Flute, is an amalgamation of Tenderlonious' work since 2013. Over ten tracks, he is able to create a scenario of his own, mixing moments of deep presence with spiritual raga feelings. Late night sensibilities and meditative rituals.
Read Moreoctober '21: recap
Francisco Espregueira
The weather is getting cold but we stay strong with the hundreds of warm sounds that trembled through our walls during October. This month’s playlist is composed by 45 tracks and reviews the best we've showcased.
Read MoreGuest MIX #13: Short Story pt.4 (Tribute in Black) by Francisco Esp.
Francisco Espregueira
Paying tribute to highly reputable masters that are or will become timeless, the Guest Mix #13 brings the fourth installment of the Short Story’s series, conducted by O Sótão’s boss Francisco Esp.
Read Morepatrice scott: for my people
Francisco Espregueira
Patrice Scott’s new releases always come with this aura. The long awaited For My People 4-tracker finally dropped today, serving as another piece that testifies the mastery of Patrice. The vibes are high and the grooves are modern, yet firmly rooted in tradition.
Read Morearchermano - pharrell's psalm
Francisco Espregueira
“Pharrell’s Psalm (Live Recipe)” is a journey of almost 8 minutes into the depths of Archermano’s spirit, without any restrictions. Energetic percussion and strong keys lead us through Pharrell’s contemplation on music.
Read Morefootshooter: southside hymns
Francisco Espregueira
Footshooter gives continuity to his critically acclaimed string of releases, presenting his latest work, Southside Hymns, via Astral Black Records. Well deep into London’s night culture, this is Barney Whittaker’s tribute to his community, delving into more introspective and darker sounds.
Read Moresenga ferreira: take the evil spirit away
Francisco Espregueira
Influenced by deep tasting flavors from Detroit and West London, the duo has enjoyed the free time from the year and a half of the pandemic, focusing their energy into developing a surprising piece of work - Take The Evil Spirit Away.
Read Morejoint4nine: the house definition ep
Francisco Espregueira
The House Definition EP, as the name suggests, is Joint4Nine’s take on classic house music textures, although never facing away from contemporary techniques and his own trademark sound. This is a proper old school house record, polished-ly heavy on its beats, basslines, samples, pianos and vocals.
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