‘Expressive, lyrical, mystical.’ | Interview with Philipp Maria Rosenberg

This one is not for your relaxed jazz playlist. It’s filled with emotion. Pathos. The last thing it will make you feel is relaxed.

‘Punchy drummy riddim’ | Interview with VAAGUE

Imagine a doomed pianist caught in a nightmare, a technical jazz player reborn in a universe where free jazz is obsolete and the listeners crave IDM.

SYOT – Hassla [Review]

This isn’t complex free jazz for the select few. This is music ready for the world’s most daring DJs balancing genuine musical sophistication with the energy of a club banger.

‘Atmosphere. Rhythm. Exploration.’ | Interview with iota

The Greek band iota delivers “Aspect” as part of their album See Your Universe. Expect a moody, beautifully minimal melodic riff, microtuning-heavy improvs, and a smooth bass driven groove.

‘Introspective, buttery and rousing’ | Interview with Mamas Gun

Rhythm, Fire, and Soul: Mamas Gun’s Recipe for Groove. Anchored by a tight drum beat, featuring a flaming bassline, delicate guitar layers and an expressive vocal delivery.

‘psychedelic, vintage and cinematic’ | Interview with Malavita

Odeon Disco from semi-instrumental power trio Malavita marries funkadelic warmth with a touch of retro melancholy and a a hypnotic spacey melodic riff that will stick with you for days. Or maybe it was just a dream.