basement membrane: punk funk
Francisco Espregueira
Their creative instincts endured and now, together with drummer Blaquedynamite, they form the Basement Membrane to introduce us to the funky, woozy, jazzy vibes of Punk Funk.
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jk group: what's real? ep
Francisco Espregueira
Last friday, JK Group presented the surprising What's Real EP, letting their creativity flow on five tracks that have as much improvisation as technical brilliance.
Read Moreseptember '21: recap
Francisco Espregueira
With all that happened over the past year and half we’re thrilled to see you go from here to the dancefloor, to the coliseum, to the park. And it is fair to say that we just highlight an extremely little sample of the great new music being released every single day.
Read Moreokvsho: orange wine
Francisco Espregueira
Released by the French label Hip Dozer, the Zurich-based duet seamlessly blends the use of electronic and organic elements, letting the smoothness of their sounds breeze through. Orange Wine celebrates the simplicity and complexity of natural processes.
Read Morejazzbois: jazzbois goes blunt ii
Francisco Espregueira
The Jazzbois return to the departure house, to introduce us to the successor to the acclaimed Jazzbois Goes Blunt. Released by Blunt Shelter Records, Jazzbois Goes Blunt II brings some of the best compositions the Budapest-based group has created in recent months.
Read Morekinkajous: being waves
Francisco Espregueira
Kinkajous return with their anticipated new album, Being Waves. Dropping next friday via Running Circle, this record contains a mesmerizing blend of acoustic and orchestral instrumentation, analogue synthesis and sampling processes.
Read Moremark de clive-lowe: midnight snacks vol. 2
Francisco Espregueira
Following Midnight Snacks Vol. 1, the electronic-jazz pioneer returns with the second installment of the series, providing four tracks in which we can hear him experimenting with textures that he already knows, nonetheless expanding them in new forms.
Read Moreivan 'mamão' conti & grassmass: natural
Francisco Espregueira
New Dawn presents Natural, bringing together legendary master drummer Ivan ‘Mamão’ Conti with Brazilian producer grassmass on two experimental funk monsters of the highest order.
Read Moreaugust '21: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Time for o sótão to recap on some of the best projects released during the month that ended yesterday. With no shortage of exciting music, the playlist of August contains 41 tracks focusing on artists we talked about and others that deserve a special note.
Read Moresampology: regrowth
Francisco Espregueira
Next Friday, via Middle Name Records, Sampology releases Regrowth - a complete album, which fills the soul with warm and organic textures. It has string quartets, woodwinds, twenty-voice choirs, vibraphones, basses, various pianos and synthesizers.
Read Morenatty reeves: our time
Francisco Espregueira
Our Time is a sublime seven track record that navigates through tranquil waters of contemporary jazz music and instrumental hip hop. It’s a peaceful, sensitive and organic affair, that sees Natty Reeves level up on his production skills.
Read Morekiefer: when there's love around
Francisco Espregueira
Kiefer’s new album, When There’s Love Around, is a project full of nostalgia and self-reflection, evident in the melancholy peace it conveys. You can hear him at the height of his immense abilities, this time superbly accompanied by a band featuring talented people.
Read Moreretromigration & cem mo: darr's lane ep
Francisco Espregueira
Retromigration has been participating on some compilations under the name of Malik Kassim, collaborating with his good friend Cem Mo (a.k.a. Midnight Flavor). Now the duo presents their first joint EP via Dansu Discs, counting with special contribution of German sax player Moritz Schuster.
Read Moreboomerang records: global sounds
Francisco Espregueira
On nine tracks Boomerang Records connects artists from around the world. With collaboration, experimentation and mixing tempos all at the heart of the album’s idea, the result is a multi-genre compilation LP, spanning jazz, broken beat and electronic.
Read Morelord & dego: lord & dego
Francisco Espregueira
Following some high-regarded EP’s, released in the last three to four years, the enigmatic nu-jazz duo Lord & dego presents their first LP. This self-titled project cements their impressive musical connection, showcasing a complete work of 12 tracks.
Read Morejosef akin: flightcase
Francisco Espregueira
Josef Akin’s latest album - Flightcase dropped via Sola Terra last friday - was recorded in a rare moment of freedom between lockdowns, representing the joy of collaboration and the importance of human connection.
Read Morebalimaya project: wolo so
Francisco Espregueira
Via the jazz-house force of Jazz re:freshed, we are delighted to feature the raw energy and musicality of the Balimaya Project and their debut Wolo So. Initiated by Yahael Camara Onono, this colelctive brings together sixteen musicians including members of Kokoroko and the SEED Ensemble.
Read Morejuly '21: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Some of the best projects of 2021 came out in July, with the last days of the month providing an array of golden records for the rest of the year.
Read Moresnazzback: in the place
Francisco Espregueira
Bringing the breezes of reopened dancefloors, of communal release, and of the joyful sound live music, the talented Snazzback collective presents their second album, In The Place, via Worm Disco Club.
Read Morequinn oulton: show your face ep
Francisco Espregueira
Quinn Oulton is an up and coming multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & producer based in South London. Released last friday, his new EP, Show Your Face, exhibits a raw sound, melding soaring vocals and tangled acoustic textures with abstract electronics.
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