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Exclusive Premiere: Sababa 5 “Baksheesh”
Persian groove specialists, Sababa 5, are due to return later this month with another essential 45 for the Batov Records Middle Eastern Grooves series. We are excited to share the electrifying B-Side, “Baksheesh”. Having cut their teeth playing with the Read more »

Exclusive Premiere: Àbáse “Guetto” (Sou Favela) feat Fashion Piva, Jadson Xabla
Inspired by Brazilian baile funk and Funk Carioca as well as classic 80s Favela Soundsystem stylings; a slick modern flip on an irresistible vintage sound. Music Is My Sanctuary · Exclusive Premiere: Àbáse “Guetto” (Sou Favela) (feat Fashion Piva, Jadson Read more »

Exclusive Premiere: Uffe “Immortal”
Danish producer Uffe presents his innovative third LP Words and Endings, which further explores the boundaries between post-punk, dub, UK bass hybrids, and spiritual and free jazz. Immortal is the first single from the LP which is his first full-length Read more »

Exclusive Premiere: K, Le Maestro “OUT LATE” (feat. Amaria)
London native K, Le Maestro´s single “OUT LATE” feat. “Amaria” (USA) is a sonic celebration that marries/blends modern R&B with old-school funk references. The instrumental is rooted in heavy drum beats, layered arpeggiated synths and a prominent bass line which Read more »

Exclusive Premiere: Tommy Rawson “Illusions”
Stoked to share this brilliant modern boogie number by Tommy Rawson from Bristol-based label Bergerac, helmed by Red Rack’em. The whole EP, out this week, is killer. The label have a heart-warming story behind it, which you can read below! Read more »