Exclusive Premiere: Xaman X “Hoy”
Bristol’s premier live tropical bass act share an exclusive taste from their debut EP of wild, unruly cumbia. Xaman X were born as a support band for the Midnight Ritual club night playing alongside national and international DJs and bands coming to Bristol for truly tropical parties. Thus their agenda …
Video Premiere: Maddalena Ghezzi Ft. Maria Chiara Argirò “on the outside”
Hailing from Milan, Italy, London-based singer, composer and improviser, Maddalena Ghezzi, announces her forthcoming ‘Emerald’ EP, featuring and produced by London-based artist, pianist, synth player, composer and producer, Maria Chiara Argirò, on Ghezzi’s own DēngYuè Records imprint. Fusing synthesizers and the human voice with dramatic effect, “on the outside” is …
Exclusive Premiere: kIRk “Witold”
Today we premiere the hypnotic minimalist brass sounds of “Witold” by kIRk, from their forthcoming album on Requim Records, ‘K’. On ‘K’, Olgierd Dokalski and Paweł Bartnik linked up with Stanisław Matys playing duduk. Matys and Dokalski form the wind & brass section, which is the identity core of the …
Exclusive Premiere: St. Barbe “Tellicherry”
On today’s exclusive, London-based trio St. Barbe blend jazz and rock with style on their forthcoming single, “Tellicherry”. “Telliicherry” features heavy grooves, memorable melodies and ethereal textures, presenting a fresh fusion of contemporary jazz and rock. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tigran Hamaysan, Animals As Leaders and Plini, the …
Exclusive Premiere: Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection “Faceless People”
Today’s exclusive is very special. Timeless soul, folk and funk from the “Voice” Of South Africa in collaboration with Sweden’s finest jazz and soul collective. Strut revives a lost recording from the archives in January with a 2002 collaboration between acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer songwriter Norman …
Exclusive Premiere: Art of Tones vs Chatobaron “Flight Of The Comet”
Today’s exclusive is juicy slice of jazz funk from house music producer Art Of Tones in collaboration with jazz funkers Chatobaron. Frappé is releasing its 1st studio EP on November 30th and it’s a standout record: the parisian label has asked the great Art Of Tones to collaborate with the …
Exclusive Premiere: Bruk Rogers “LDN 313”
London-based Irish producer Bruk Rogers aka Cian McCann (Zero T/Zero Tolerance/Searchlight) signs to Brighton-stable Tru Thoughts and shares new single “LDN 313”, a sonic clash between the cities of London (LDN) and Detroit (area code 313) that ought set alight dancefloors all over the world. “LDN 313” combines London beats …
Exclusive Premiere: Amane “Drops”
Enveloping ambient textures, propulsive percussion and epic basslines settle alongside each other on “Drops” by Amane, the London-based artist, musical director and producer best known previously for his membership of spiritual jazz ensemble Maisha. “Drops” is taken from Amane’s debut release, ‘Moments Of Solace’ via Música Macondo. Introspective and contemplative …
Exclusive Premiere: Strata-Gemma “Space Faun”
Sonic explorers Strata-Gemma return with a brand new cosmic jam in the shape “Space Faun”. A blend of jazz, electronics and prog that is both playful and mysterious. Strata-Gemma, the musical project that masterfully blends jazz and electronic music, led by DJ and record producer Niccolò Bruni and musicians Luca …