don leisure: shaboo strikes back
Francisco Espregueira
Shaboo Strikes Back is a sonic trip through mystic cultures of music, feeling more than just a musical album. It’s a cultural portrait by one of the best beatmakers of the moment.
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Daily Magazine on Underground House Music, Broken Beat, Contemporary Jazz & Soulful Vibes
neue grafik ensemble: foulden road part ii
Francisco Espregueira
The second installment of Neue Grafik Ensemble’s Foulden Road series dropped last friday through Total Refreshment Centre, reflecting the bandleader’s social surroundings and the ensemble’s bold live energy.
Read Morearchermano - samurai thoughts
Francisco Espregueira
“Samurai Thoughts” blends two moments of deepness and madness. Scenes from Akira Kurosowa’s “Yojimbo” play in the background for further immersion. This track is coming out via O Sótão label, as our second proud release.
Read Morehidden spheres: you are not your body
Francisco Espregueira
Composed by four original tracks and one remix, You Are Not Your Body is a stellar collection that touches the sensations of euphoria and the blissed-out intersection between early prog and Detroit house.
Read Morejosé roberto bertrami: os tatuís (1965) / josé roberto trio (1966)
Francisco Espregueira
Both Os Tatuís and José Roberto Trio are now reissued by Far Out on vinyl. Across both of these historic albums, Bertrami’s stunningly performed compositions are rich with harmonic complexity and rhythmic ingenuity, providing a precursor to some of Bertrami’s futuristic fusion with Azymuth later in his career.
Read Moreastral flex: i can see my house from here
Francisco Espregueira
Recorded on the 50th anniversary of humankind's first step on the moon, Astral Flex’s I Can See My House From Here is presented in two forms; as a spacey nu-jazz improvisation on Side A, and as a collection of house/electronic remixes on Side B.
Read Moreszajna: stepping hill ep
Francisco Espregueira
Returning to Dance Regular, Szajna presents us the Stepping Hill EP - being truthful to his style influenced by UK dance music styles; from drum and bass to 2-step and funky, but always bruk at his core.
Read Morepremiere: marc bianco, inq. - uto
Francisco Espregueira
“UTO” is the third track on BORG by Marc Bianco and INQ. It brings an unique noir and urban vibe that can be best appreciated at the wee hours of the night. Neon lights all over the place and this sound haunting us to go for more.
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 Moredego & the 2000black family: ep iv
Francisco Espregueira
Following Find A Way (2013), Don’t Stop (Let It Go) (2015) and The Way It Should Be (2017), the legendary work of dego sees another of its chapters. EP IV is the fourth installment of this unmissable series, reaffirming that dego and his 2000 Black crew are truly on a league of their own.
Read Morelars bartkuhn: needs (not wants) - retrospective part 1 & 2
Francisco Espregueira
Needs (not wants) Retrospective part 1 & 2 are two special compilations of some of the label’s best works from 1999 to 2006, addressing the universe of monikers of Lars Bartkuhn and his musical collaborations.
Read Morekansado: futuro tumbao ii
Francisco Espregueira
Kansado is rooted in the hub of a flourishing afro-latin independent music scene and is the man responsible for the Futuro Tumbao series. The first chapter addressed Afro-Cuban music, testing the waters to Futuro Tumbao II - a complete and emotive immersion into the world of Latin music.
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 Moreeloi: ltdblbl009
Francisco Espregueira
Over 8 tracks, Eloi brings an atmospheric aura of the late summer teen-romance you've never had. LTDBLBL009 is, as per usual in Ltd, W/Lbl’s catalog, a smooth project indebted to the French-electronic classic sound so many of us are familiar with.
Read Morejabar ligla: jabar ligla
Francisco Espregueira
Released by the cooperative effort of his imprint Pasteelo, Super Bad Disco and Berlin vinyl store HHV, Jabar Ligla is a 27-track record in which the Danish producer paints instrumental hip hop sketches that feel both old school and futuristic.
Read Morebruk rogers: off planet ep
Francisco Espregueira
Cian Mccann joins forces with the Co Operation Records to present his Bruk Rogers project, debuting with a 4-track broken beat filled with future space jazz bruk boogie classics for the heads and fling foot massive.
Read Morenick walters: singularity
Francisco Espregueira
Singularity was produced at Walters’ home studio, and was created around an audio sample recorded by NASA in space, then expertly transported back to earth by the trumpeter via a magnificent instrumentation.
Read Morek.o.g.: zone 6, agege
Francisco Espregueira
In 15 tracks K.O.G. pays homage to his nature, nurture and future with sounds and stories that celebrate African rhythms, connecting them with rest of the world. This is the first album from the creative force of Kweku Sackey, released by Heavenly Sweetness and Pura Vida Sounds.
Read Morespiritual emphasi: feel the magic
Francisco Espregueira
Four and half years after his debut on Cosmic Rhythm, the Italian producer Spiritual Emphasi is back with another tasty deep house EP that is marking this beginning of 2022. Feel The Magic is one of those records that has captured and has taken us from the first moment we pressed play.
Read Moresofatalk: south side (remixes)
Francisco Espregueira
SofaTalk’s critically acclaimed project receives the remix treatment on Broken District, with 4 reinterpretations by Contours, Jus Jam, Tour-Maubourg and Warren Xclnce, taking on the diversity and musical richness of the original release.
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