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.
Category: Music
‘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Imagine a doomed pianist caught in a nightmare, a technical jazz player reborn in a universe where free jazz is obsolete and the listeners crave IDM.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.
‘Completely unknown artists making the most incredible music’ | Interview with Darkstates
With a beat built on a 2-step UK Garage framework that feels almost ghostly, Darkstates delivers Single Cell.
Kepa Lehtinen – Unet/Kesä/Lost Opportunities [Review]
We typically avoid featuring the same artist repeatedly, but Kepa Lehtinen makes this difficult. His work consistently resonates with a … More
Astro Brat – White Lies [Review]
You know that we never lie. And if we, our intention is good.
Mike Williams x Phillip Strand – All My Life (In My Heart) [Review]
“It’s 2025 and melodies are coming back.”