Natasha Agrama “The Heart of Infinite Change” (World Galaxy / Alpha Pup)
From the intricate arrangement and soaring nature of the lead song ‘Black Narcissus’ from “The Heart of Infinite Change”, it becomes apparent that this debut release from Natasha Agrama is not her first time working with jazz masters. On this Joe Henderson composition, Agrama uses her finely tuned vocal instrument …
Horatio Luna “Local Honey” (Wax Museum)
via Wax Museum Records: We are proud to present the latest offering on our in-house label from Melbourne’s own Horatio Luna. An associated act of the notoriously talented 30/70 collective, their jazz-tronic improvised tape has been for a minute in these parts. Local Honey by Horatio Luna Skillfully remastered from …
Nosaj Thing “Parallels” (Innovative Leisure)
via iL: “Parallels” is the fourth full album released under Jason Chung’s distinctive moniker, Nosaj Thing. Masterfully dimensional, “Parallels” represents the acclaimed Los Angeles-based electronic producer/composer/performer’s most diverse, vital work yet. As such, Chung sees “Parallels” represents a kind of redemptive rebirth. The album’s compellingly elusive, uncategorizable sonics developed out …
HHHH “Compilación Uno” (Detroit Underground)
via Detund: “Compilacion Uno” compiles a selection of tracks that further deepens into the band’s concept of the world of men without men or the loss of the subject in the radiance of the background. HHHH is an anonymous music production collective based in Buenos Aires, Argentina active since 2013. …
Myke Forte “Lessons EP”
via BC: Myke Forte releases “Lessons”, his progressive future-funk inspired instrumental EP. Proud winner of numerous beat battles, featured on Adobe website and a collaboration with Samsung x HYPEBEAST Myke has partnered up with world renowned illustrator Daniel Isles (Dirty Robot), and label mate producer extraordinaire Smith The Mister who formally …
Son Of Sam “Cinder Hill”
via SOS: “This album has been many years in the making. Around 2005 we were gigging, playing hip hop breaks and supporting acts like KRS-One and Raekwon. We wrote a lot of our own material, but we never properly recorded it in a studio. We did however make lots of …
MXXWLL “Beats Vol.1”
MXXWLL’s debut Beat Tape Vol.1 is finally out, and it definitely doesn’t disappoint! The Sydney native, now based in London delivers 21 banging instrumentals – all killers, no fillers. His unique style blends smooth hip hop rhythms with heavy bass lines and extremely funky chords. He has received praises from …
The Mystic Jungle Tribe “Plenilunio” (Periodica Records)
via Periodica: “Plenilunio” is a resume of The Mystic Jungle Tribe’s influences, past and present musical journeys. This record is a statement more than a selection of tracks, it tells where Mystic Jungle and his Tribe are coming from and where they’re heading with their compositions, whether it is oriental …
ELWD “All Things Good” (Bad Taste Records)
via Bad Taste: “All Good Things” – ELWD’s debut wax outing continues his trademark lo-fi, soul-drenched production. Not one to follow conventional song structures or methods, ELWD focuses more on loops blended with live instrumentation and abstract directions, to evoke a feeling that ends whenever it feels right. Sometimes merging …