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Future Classics

Future Classic: Throes + The Shine “Wanga”

Portugese/Angolan quintet Throes + The Shine drop their third album Wanga this week, a fusion of alternative guitar rock with kuduro, the genre that put Angola on the map. Rooted in the national Angolan music of semba, and catapulted to international  Read more  »

Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Jackson Jones “I Feel Good, Put Your Pants On” (1980)

There’s a crossover point between darkness, sexiness and soul. Where tension, pressure and restraint are at the forefront. And somewhere in some stanky corner of that musical intersection lie the weighty grooves of funk. So you thought you knew funky?  Read more  »

Forgotten Treasures

Forgotten Treasure: Ken Parker “How Strong” (1967)

For the past month or so, when I’ve felt like leaving the world and gliding off to another place, this has been my medicine. Ken Parker, Jamaican son of a preacher man, had a string of hits in the late  Read more  »

Future Classics

Future Classic: Afriquoi “Kolaba”

South-London outfit Afriquoi dropped their first album Kolaba in September following 4 years of anticipation, largely due to their famously feverish live performances. With roots spread across multiple continents, their sound fuses traditional African instrumentation and contemporary electronica. Soca, UK Funky,  Read more  »