A rare kind of record that manages to honor a centuries-old heritage while feeling like a new classic in the world of global jazz.
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Mat Elliott – Out of Your Hands [Review]
Mat Elliott hits a sweet spot on Out of Your Hands, a track defined by a laidback groove that blends neo-soul with sharp pop sensibilities.
Filip Clements – Taking Flight [Review]
With his debut EP, Taking Flight, London-based Norwegian songwriter and solo artist Filip Clements delivers a project built on high-energy indie rock infused with a warmly saturated, guitar-centric soul.
9ms – M€mo [Review]
The sound of 9ms is hypnotic, machine-like, and deeply human or, as the duo describes, a seamless integration of “two humans becoming one with their mystic machinery”.
‘Experimental, organic, hypnotic’ | Interview with floating sheep
When four opinionated musical minds trade comfort for collaboration, the result is this handpan-centric jazz odyssey that defies easy categorization. Welcome to the world of floating sheep.
Eve Maret – Gethsemani [Review]
“Gethsemani” inspired by a weekend retreat at the oldest Catholic monastery in the US.
‘Emotive, detailed, gnarled’ | Interview with Brecon
Brecon’s fixation on the smallest sonic textures, like a hihat, may feel thankless to him, but it may be the secret ingredient that makes his electronic soundscapes so well crafted.
‘Atmospheric, groove-driven, cinematic’ | Interview with KickTracks
KickTracks captures the essence of the “after-hours” with this latest release. Built on layers of organic instrumentation, dusty hip hop elements, study beats and lofi aisthetics it offers a moody sanctuary for your low-energy moments.
‘Contrast/Textured/Narrative’ | Interview with Kazyade
In T-07 EXPRESS, Kazyade blends everything from experimental electronica to alternative hip hop, breakbeat rhythms and even moody trip-hop atmospheres.
‘Nostalgic, melancholic, noir’ | Interview with alcnoir
lo-fi textures, heavy use of reverb, crackles, atmospheric spoken word samples, dusty sounds and ukg vibes. File next to Burial.
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