march '22: recap
Francisco Espregueira
March’s playlist is larger than usual. This month was especially strong in new releases and we want to summarize the best of it in a list that you can revisit when suitable…
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tapioca: voyage
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by rapper Alessandro “Le Tagarel” Vlerick and producer and composer Simon “SiKa” Carlier, the duet draws on Brazilian culture to explore genres such as hip hop, jazz, MPB and pop-funk from the 70's and 80's.
Read Morereginald omas mamode iv: stand strong
Francisco Espregueira
The fourth solo album of Reginald Omas Mamode IV is one of the records of the year so far, cementing his craft as one of the most authentic, sensible and groovy you will hear these days. Stand Strong follows three previous albums and countless other projects, mostly released by Five Easy Pieces.
Read Morev.a.: new tangents in kampala, london and nairobi
Francisco Espregueira
The collaborative project of Extra Soul Perception releases its second LP, featuring an outstanding array of independent musicians, mainly based in Uganda, Kenya and the United Kingdom. Musically diverse, it connect innovators in their own fields, with each artist bringing unique knowledge and musical culture to the project.
Read Moreego ella may: fieldnotes ii
Francisco Espregueira
Following 2021’s critically acclaimed FIELDNOTES EP, Ego Ella May continues to express deeply personal vibes in the second installment of the project. The self-released FIELDNOTES II, continues her explorations into the worlds of soul, jazz and contemporary r&b.
Read Morefebruary '22: recap
Francisco Espregueira
February’s list includes some of our all-time favorites, new names and late night discoveries. Comprised of 45 tracks, this selection is eclectic, profound and result of hours and hours of music listening and pleasure.
Read Morelndfk: kuni
Francisco Espregueira
LNDFK’s Kuni is a ten-track spellbinding exploration of dichotomies. These opposites are merged in the album’s multifarious and multifaceted sounds, elegantly meandering through a variety of styles and genres. This is one of the albums of 2022.
Read Moremambele: proton
Francisco Espregueira
Mambele is an up and coming producer hailing from Brussels, Belgium. His music crosses multiple boundaries, and in his latest EP, PROTON, he masters at delivering a diverse and energetic sound
Read Moredj harrison: tales from the old dominion
Francisco Espregueira
Following the iconic HazyMoods LP, from 2017, and other high karat-gold projects, DJ Harrison presents his second album via Stones Throw Records.Tales from the Old Dominion took three years to complete, reflecting how Harrison hears the South and moves through the world.
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 Morevarious artists: love, always. (a compilation)
Francisco Espregueira
Our Swiss-based friends at Boyoom Connective present a special compilation composed by 17 tracks. Love, Always. is an attempt at connecting the dots and finding common ground through music, traversing hip hop, jazz, soulful rhythms and trippy expeditions.
Read Morefuture bubblers 5.0
Francisco Espregueira
As per usual, Future Bubblers 5.0 is a musically diverse collection of tracks, fusing genres that span across electronic, alt-r&b, alt-hip-hop, spoken word, neo-soul, jazz and beyond - an extremely impressive assemblage of talent who have all delivered top-shelf singles.
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 Moreteddy bryant: in the beginning
Francisco Espregueira
South-Carolinian singer, composer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Bryant joins the NBN roster to present his first solo LP. In The Beginning is entirely produced by him, showcasing jaw-dropping versatility and range.
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 Moremmyykk: science
Francisco Espregueira
Situated at the intersections of soul music, jazz, electronica and r&b, MMYYKK mixes neck-breaking rhythms and sonic alchemies. That's what we hear in Science, his latest EP, which addresses universal themes with good mood, fun and a lot of funk…
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.
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