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Afro Beat Forever (12" limited to 250 copies)
Cat: TW 051. Rel: 30 Aug 24
Review: Antonio Ocasio's latest outing for his own Tribal Winds imprint is yet another characteristic Afro-Latin groove swang. As ever, Ocasio infuses the mixable quantic calcines of deep house with the live instrumentation endemic to much Afro-Cuban music, producing a solid straddling of danceability and naturalism. A1 'Afro Beat Forever' does its utmost to inspire the potency of the Afrobeat genre, stepping up the default tempo to a solid 120ish while fervent "hey" shouts and unhurried horns embellish the mix; while, in equal measure, does the inverse 'Boleka', featuring respective vocalist and producer Toshi and Jephte Guillaume, work in the vivid vocals, cosmic guitar solos and diatonic chords that only a true lounge-grounded groove could muster.
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Review: GT Flips is surely going to take any label of the month awards this month because it is offering up a whole clutch of brand new and limited 12"s on white vinyl. They are all packed with cheeky edits that the Motor City's main man has put together or a wide of soul, house and r&b originals. 'She Spoke To Me' opens with his trademark blend of sweet pads and roaming basslines, 'Head Over Heels' is a classic tune from Tears For Fears that he brings up to date with some nice analogue drums and 'Spoof' shuts down with some sparkly melodies and raw as you like house grooves full of erotic vibes.
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ZERO 7 / VARIOUS
Another Late Night (reissue) (180 gram vinyl 2xLP + insert + MP3 download code)
Cat: ALNLP 4. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Yesterdays New Quintet - "Sunrays"
Quasimoto - "Real Eyes"
Roots Manuva - "Witness (1 Hope)" (Walworth Road Rockers dub)
Slum Village - "Jealousy"
Joy Zipper - "Christine Bonilla"
The Cinematic Orchestra - "Channel 1 Suite"
Jim O'Rourke - "Ghost Ship In A Storm"
Souls Of Mischief - "'93 'Til Infinity"
Da Lata - "Pra Manha"
Don Blackman - "Holding You, Loving You"
Leroy Hutson - "Cool Out"
Zero 7 - "Truth & Rights"
The Stylistics - "People Make The World Go Round"
Review: Zero 7's LateNightTales debut, Another Late Night, was first released in 2002, shortly after the electronica duo had been nominated for a Mercury Prize in light of their debut record Simple Things. The inevitable vaunting of their music reached its peak when one well-known pundit described their music as "the Sistine Chapels of music in a sea of affordable accommodation." Unlike their expertly crafted originals in the vein of trip-hop, downtempo and acid jazz, their LateNightTales album is of course a selectors' DJ compilation, which to this day incites its invitees (usually musicians as well as DJs) to select and remix tunes only as though they were sleepwalking through the dream fantasies made up by their own musical influences. Here, Zero 7 share various musical traumata, manifest and latent interpretations of songs, by the likes of The Cinematic Orchestra, Quasimoto, Jim O'Rourke, Serge Gainsbourg, Don Blackman, The Stylistics, Joy Zipper, Slum Village and Da Lata, all of which, as we can patently hear, fed into their relatively unpeggable, interwoven chillout sound.
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Cat: BEWITH 023TWELVE. Rel: 27 Aug 24
Review: These legendary remixes of Arthur Russell's 'In The Light Of The Miracle' receive their first commercial release having long been deemed transcendent masterpieces and worthy of the title "holy grails." Clocking in at almost 30 minutes, these mixes fulfil long-held desires for their eternal presence in the music world, now accessible to every Arthur fan worldwide. Originally discovered by Phillip Glass for Another Thought in 1993, these remixes, overseen by Steve D'Aquisto, never saw a proper release until now. Both extending and enhancing the original, they elevate the music to new heights, defying genre labels and delivering pure sonic beauty.
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Lovely Day (reissue) (limited 7" in spot-varnished sleeve)
Cat: MRB 7222NB. Rel: 05 Jul 24
Review: The bossa nova remake of Bill Withers' classic 'Lovely Day' by Studio Rio is a masterful mood lifter. Reissued by Mr Bongo, this track was a game-changer at the Shapes festival, transforming a snowy Alpine setting into a feel-good dancefloor. Originating from Studio Rio's 2014 release The Brazil Connection, the Grammy-winning Berman Brothers collaborated with Brazilian legends like Marcos Valle and Roberto Menescal. They used original multitracks to seamlessly blend Withers' soulful vocals with bossa nova rhythms. Joyful horns, a bouncing double bass, and Pretinho da Serrinha's cavaquinho playing create an end-of-night anthem that radiates warmth and positivity.
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Review: Mahal by Glass Beams melds a diverse array of influences into a unique and enchanting soundscape. The Melbourne-based trio, shrouded in mystery with their mask-wearing anonymity, lets their music speak volumes. Built around founding member Ranjan Silva, their sound draws from the rich heritage of Ravi Shankar, Bollywood, Electric Light Orchestra, and traditional blues.Inspired by repeated viewings of 'The Concert For George', Silva's vision for Glass Beams seems to echo the fusion George Harrison envisioned when introducing classical Indian music to Western pop. The EP opens with 'Horizon,' setting a serene tone before leading into the title track 'Mahal,' an instrumental piece that envelops the listener in its mystical charm. 'Orb' follows with a riveting bass riff, while 'Snake Oil' delves deeper into Indian classical territory, showcasing evocative vocals. The EP concludes with 'Black Sand,' a dramatic and beautiful track featuring interwoven vocals and guitar. As their second EP, following Mirage, Mahal solidifies Glass Beams' distinct place in music, defying categorisation and quietly demanding attention with its almost otherworldly quality.
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Review: Guest's Guest Mini Edits Vol 5, released on Cuts, is a delightful fusion of funk and soul. Side-1 features 'Strange Games,' a smoothed-out funk instrumental that exudes magic. The track is elevated by big 1970s strings, adding a touch of disco flair while maintaining a slower BPM, making it uniquely great in itself. Side-2's 'Niagara Falls' offers a deep tribal groove, evoking the vibe of a 70s drama theme show, reminiscent of something you might hear on 'Starsky and Hutch' or 'Emergency!' This EP beautifully captures the essence of that era, making it something to check out for fans of vintage funk and soul.
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Lagos Paris London (limited transparent red vinyl LP in embossed spot-varnished sleeve (indie exclusive))
Cat: TRANS 787XX. Rel: 29 Aug 24
Review: Released in the wake of Tony Allen's death, Lagos Paris London is the latest full-length record by Foals' Yannis Philippakis in collaboration with the late great drumming legend. The Yannis And the Yaw project finally emerges after years of fan-teasers revealing Philippakis to have been working with the acclaimed Fela Kuti bandmate and Afrobeat pioneer in the studio; after Allen's death in 2023, the likes of 'Walk Through Fire' and 'Lagos Paris London' effortlessly blend the sounds of Afrobeat and post-punk, bridging the spirits of each while unexpectedly swerving from the duo's initial impulse to produce a nostalgic record.
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Review: Colin Curtis - an early purveyor of rare groove and jazzdance whose credo rings far and wide - has been helming his own label of originals for some time now. Presently focusing on the best live-feel broken beat, house and jazz in his orbit, his latest curation, Cengiz and Ishfaq's 'Vibrations', is no break from this general rule. Each artist helming one side respectively, Cengiz' 'Motf' and its remix work a steadily built progression around faint jeers, metallic percs, filterpassed tom fills and space-age risers, the latter of which is much more skeletal than the former; while Ishfaq's 'Wonderjazz' moves impressively somewhere in the lost interregnum between speed garage and techfunk.
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Review: Oooh! Angie Stone's "Wish I Didn't Miss You" definitely belongs in the canon of all time modern soul classics. Taken from her 2001 second album Mahogany Soul, the Swizz Beats produced track made optimum usage of an O' Jays sample and was instrumental in that LP going gold and propelling the former D'Angelo collaborator to stardom. It also inspired countless official and under the counter remixes with Blaze's perhaps the most recognisable. So yes this reissue on 7" from Outta Sight is worthy if you don't have the original in your collection and features a housed up remix from Hex Hector on the flip.
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Review: Colin Curtis Presents hosts veteran producer Juju for yet another new five-track 12”, delivering a righteous sequence of funky and twangy nu-jazz and dance uplifts in quick step. The producer otherwise known as Roderick Stewart has made a welcome comeback to productions after an almost 25-year hiatus, landing on Colin Curtis with this EP, and the ‘Black Samba’ EP in 2023, well after his debut record ‘Evolution-Revolution’ in 1997. Whereas the earlier ‘90s record spanned the aethereal corners of the jazzstep and drumfunk ends of drum & bass, the likes of ‘Haute Couture’ demonstrate the inevitable shifting of tastes towards jazz and Latin fusion, as if to suggest a mellowing-out over the years, a settling-down into ease. Never letting up the dance, Juju brings a fantastically naturalistic edge to the patented 4x4 pulse, corralling an impressive cadre of instrumental collaborators including saxophonist Luke Radford, trombonist Harry Jones and rhythm guitarist Derek McDonald.
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Review: Ishmael Ensemble's third album, Rituals, marks a major evolution for the Bristol-based group. While often associated with the 'new UK jazz' scene, their fusion of live instrumentation and electronic elements extends far beyond that label in truth and now this release pushes their sound further than ever. It blends spiritual jazz, dub, experimental, and electronic styles into powerful, swirling soundscapes that work as well on the head as they do heel. The tracks are more notably song-focused and accessible but still deal in a psychedelic mix of textures, colours, and moods. Rituals is a truly boundary-pushing work of great ambition and is this vital group's best work to date.
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Cat: RNT 45013. Rel: 18 Jun 24
Review: JKriv's classic Bukom Mashie Rework gets a deluxe revival in a delectable 7-inch package having long been hard to find if not out of print entirely. And now what's more it also features a fresh acid dub. The original eight minute opus has been expertly trimmed for a streamlined A-side stomper, while the B-side showcases a brand-new version with a reimagined arrangement. This edition is embellished with vibrant 303 acid lines and live flute by the talented Domenica from Underground System all of which ensure that it is sure to become a big summer anthem once more in 2024.
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Review: Jazz N Palms' Soul 02 offers two tracks of infectious soul music. 'Away' on Side-1 is a smooth r&b track with a pop-friendly appeal and a soulful touch. The classy singing performance evokes vibes of northern soul and nu-soul, making it a great choice to end the night on a high note. On Side-2, 'Gro' delivers a classic 70s soulful guitar sound infused with blues elements. This instrumental track has a summery feel, perfect for the beach, and features a touch of Latin flavour that adds to its charm. Overall, Soul 02 is a well-crafted release that showcases Jazz N Palms' ability to create soulful and memorable music.
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One Step Beyond: Boogaloo Lesson 6 (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ECR 007. Rel: 01 Aug 24
Review: This month, Echo Chamber Recordings turns one year old and makes the occasion by offering dup another instalment in the popular Boogaloo Lessons Series. This one comes from Cheeba's Latin Bros who serve up boogaloo brilliance starting with 'One Step Beyond' which has some ass-shaking rhythms and plenty of big drum sounds, rolling fills and natty chords. On the flip, 'Set Your Soul Free' has a big boogaloo vibe still but also more tender soul vibes in amongst all the vibrant percussive shuffling and unbalanced chords.
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Review: Japanese jazz fusion trio Nautilus present one of seemingly many new full-length records, Pacific Voyage: a starry, late-summer opus touching on yacht rock and 80s city pop. Breaking from their sublimely variable EP-craft (instrumental four-trackers, one-off covers of pop songs, etc.) Pacific Voyage follows a long thread of inspirations, reinterpreting many of the classics of the city pop era that decisively informed on their nonetheless jazz sound. Songs like the heavily sampled Bobby Caldwell song, 'What You Won't Do For Love', as well as Toto's 'Georgy Porgy', hear a completely new coat of paint and fresh interpretation translated into now and tomorrow.
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Review: Pops Roberts has already made her mark on the Manchester scene, not just by providing guest vocals on records by Ruf Dug and Finn, but also as producer of soul band Lovescene. Here she delivers her first solo EP as Private Joy. Roberts sets her stall out with the woozy, loved-up ambient hug of 'Eyes On You (Intro)', before unleashing the song itself - a gorgeous fusion of street soul swing, sultry r&b, classy musicality, deep house pads and her own gorgeous lead vocals. Ada Francis takes to the mic on bouncy, harp-sporting deep soulful house number 'Let Love Find a Way', while Medulla makes a star-turn on the head-nodding, toe-tapping 21st century soul jam 'Pure Love'. Elsewhere, 'Playful' is slow and sultry with delicate nods to reggae, while 'Desire' is oozing with loved-up slow-dance flavour.
… Read morePlayed by: Lexx, Marcelo Tavares(Deep Space Podcast)
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Review: Takuya Kuroda's Rising Son album on First Word Records heralds a new chapter in jazz innovation. With masterful trumpet prowess and genre-defying compositions, Kuroda's album is a new school take on classic sounds that traverses many a vibrant landscape. Seamlessly blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences, Kuroda's musical vision resonates with soulful depth and infectious energy across all of these most exquisite pieces. Each one is a testament to Kuroda's dynamic artistry and his ability to push the boundaries of the genre with his meaningful and stirring melodies and rich textures. It is another great work from this pioneering jazz force that is poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
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Review: Grammy award-winner Tyla broke the internet with her viral track 'Water', becoming the first South African artist in over 55 years to enter the Billboard Hot 100 - as well as the youngest South African of all time ever to do so. The 'Water' challenge swept the internet, earning her top ten placements in multiple countries and nominations for various awards - rightly so, her voice is sultry, the beat is smooth and the hook is infectious. On the other side of the 7" coin is Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Rema with his career-defining breakout hit 'Calm Down', his vocal talent shining through the minimal instrumentation. It's easy to see why the world was entranced, bolstered massively by a remix featuring Selena Gomez that has since led the track to be nominated for several Billboard and MTV awards, as well as holding a long list of world records: Most streamed Afrobeat song on Spotify, Longest charting African song on Billboard, most watched Nigerian music video... we could go on.
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Review: REPRESS ALERT!: New York has long had a rich deep house history and now adding to that is new label PS7 which opens up with a pair of delightfully dusty cuts from P-Sol. This tidy 7" kicks off with 'Get Ta Steppin' (7" mix) which is a low-key and delightfully downtempo cut with organic claps and noodling jazz keys all coated in warming vibes, playful melodies and muttered vocals. On the flip, '1973' (7" mix) is another low-slung gem with layers of lo-fi sound and sunny keys rising up through the mix. Both of these are heartwarming soul sounds for good times only.
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Halfway Somewhere (limited gatefold translucent blue vinyl 2xLP (indie exclusive))
Cat: BWOOD 363LPG. Rel: 29 Aug 24
Review: Rob Gallagher and company make up Galliano, the trailblazing jazz and broken beat supergroup, active at least since 1997 andrenowned for their contribution to the musical landscape across the difficult-to-bridge gaps between music, fashion, spoken word and a concern for current affairs. Having staked their claim to their portion of the jazz and electronica pie as early as 1990, when they first appeared on the scene via Gilles Peterson's Talkin' Loud label, Galliano have gone down in memory as a pioneering acid hip-jazz act, "capturing a scene (then) built on re-invention", in the words of Brownswood. Now the five-piece collective once again moves at one, synergising over a nineteen-track opus, three decades on from their debut, recalling the (literal) quintessence of London's down-in-history acid jazz scene.
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Seasons In Rhythm (limited 180 gram vinyl LP + insert + MP3 download code with obi strip)
Cat: JALP 739LP. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Review: Helsinki funk legends Kuja Orchestra return with a fresh lineup and a brilliant blend of Latin, soul, blues, disco-funk, African, and Oriental influences. Their new album Seasons in Rhythm, part of Jazzaggression's library series, was recorded over two years at Studio Pelto and showcases core members guitarist Timo Hatva and bassist Aku Helin alongside new recruits keyboardist Miska Puusa and drummer Tony Pelkonen. Session musicians include Joose Kyyro on sax and flute, Heikki Tuhkanen on trombone, and Toimi Tytti on vocals. This eclectic mix of funky Latin, Afrobeat and cosmic grooves comes on nice heavy 180g vinyl.
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Review: It's All Happening marks the debut release from Finnish jazz drummer Eeti Nieminen under his solo alias Sun Dog. Known for his work with the Jimi Tenor Band, as well as collaborations with Laurell from Dalindeo and for being a member of the jazz trio Mopo, Eeti's solo work here dives into soulful, upbeat house music infused with virtuosic musicianship and plenty of great improvisation. The track features legendary musician Jimi Tenor on flute alongside contributions from various guest artists. It comes as a special single-sided vinyl in limited quantities and offers a fresh blend of jazz and dance that will make you want to move.
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Review: Almost three decades on from their last release, Acid Jazz forefathers Galliano are back with news of their new LP Halfway Somewhere, released on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings. Led by lead single 'Circles Going Round The Sun', which proffers a watery, spiritual jazz-dance exposition through which the raspy vocal humours of the group's founder, Rob Gallagher, waxes poetic about the meaning of getting together for a boogie in the club. Where the somatic essence of the night might otherwise be resigned to experience alone, Galliano defy the unfortunate tendency for philistinism among dance music enjoyers in favour of a consistent spoken-word throughline; this is what the group have done since the 1980s, when they arrived as the first act on Gilles Peterson's Talkin' Loud label in 1990, with 'Welcome To The Story'. Their first full-length record to emerge since their first album, Live at The Liquid Room (Tokyo), released in 1997, Halfway Somewhere is a triumphant yet latent return for these essential players.
… Read morePlayed by: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Craig Charles Funk And Soul
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Review: On his latest EP 'Sunday Soul', Goodge takes listeners on a four-track journey into the many-chambered heart of funk, r&b, jazz and chillout. From the starting gun, we're hit with whammied axes and street-level audio-bustles, recalling the many exploitation movie soundtracks of the seventies and chic funkouts of yore. Then 'Promised Land' provides a gradual uplift, riffing around and about a lolling bass, as said guitars increase in intensity; this is then followed by 'Sunday Soul', which seizes upon the day of rest with a continued drive (of course, in today's world, no day is safe). Finally, 'Within Myself' ends things on a note of introspection, crafting an internal dialogue of cloudy synth fuggings set against a dust-cloud of instrumentation.
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Review: Ino Hidefumi is an electric pianist, jazzist, experimental electronicist, and music venue owner based in Japan. The sole purveyor of music on his own, strikingly singular, idiosyncratic Innocent Record label, Hidefumi's output remains starkly un-fuck-withable, betraying the highest concern with both songrcraft and packaging design. Sonically, everything he's made over the years sounds as tight as an oxidised tap in a vacuum seal, and 2018's 'Can't Sleep' is no exception to this. Emblematic of his preference of short EPs over albums, Hidefumi's tendency to pour over his music is evident here: 'Can't Sleep' portrays him slumped over the piano, having involuntarily dozed off, presumably after spending hours composing this curt but crucial sonic corpus. Embossed Rhodes novae and gullet-sung vocals abound on the title track, their effortless feel working to portray the hilarity of such eugeroic lapses, while 'Good Night' moves ever so slightly more emphatic, beelining to wish the listener goodnight, despite the subverted resolution to fall asleep after all.
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Cat: AJXLP 790. Rel: 29 Aug 24
Review: The Ballistic Brothers are back with another reissued nine-track dose of bare but big breaks belligerents. This cult '90s supergroup emerged from the steaming manhole covers of the London hip-hop underground - as the saying goes, "if you were part of any clubbing tribe in the early/mid 90s, you will have danced to the Ballistic Brothers". Made up of Darren Rock, Darren House, Ashley Beadle, David Hill and Uschi Classen, the bulk of their fame wafted forth from a swathe of surreptitious vinyl releases that took the record-digging community by storm at the time, yet which also invited much speculation as to their original membership (the wonders of the internet weren't so readily available back then). A variegated selection of tracks culled from many a different EP, we're compelled to recall a golden time when breakbeats weren't so brash, and in fact served as rhythmic accompaniments to a set of otherwise beauteous atmospheres. Cases in point include 'Save The Children', which combine trippy pan-pipes and funky organ with a theme of charitable concern, and 'Blacker 94 EQ', which impresses us yet more with its acid jazz breakouts and electric piano solo and which makes stark use of the suspenseful string line endemic to the sound.
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Yellow Jackets Vol 8 (12")
Cat: YJ 008. Rel: 25 Jul 24
Review: Spiritual endurance tester Joaquin "Joe" Claussell returns for another topup for the Yellow Jackets series. Volume Eight is yet another heliotropic hummer, with the two ingenious progressive, naturalisti-house cuts found thereon (two new versions of 'Erratic Telepathy' and 'Who Do You Love', the latter by Josh Honeycomb) bringing much tweezy and brain-furthering motif to the two-side mix form. The first track is especially impressive for the counterpoint set up between the right-panned marimba and the left-panned filter-synth, the latter of which dances like a magic firefly against the former's lemni-spatial mallet-bed. The B-sider is much more soulful, bringing interspersive vocals and subtle hat layering to a an all-out funky freakout.
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Review: Two years on from his last vinyl outing, the Feelings Worldwide released Rough Culture EP, Apricot Ballroom co-founder Nonna Fab pops up on I Travel To You, a Norwich-based imprint previously known for its on-point re-edits. 'We Still Out Here' is an original production, albeit one that seemingly makes extensive use of some rather tasty samples. Underpinned by a cowbell-heavy, Latin-tinged disco-meets-house beat, the track is funky as hell (thanks in part to the Sheffield producer's use of crunchy Clavinet licks and rubbery disco bass) and comes complete with some deliciously jazzy keys solos. It comes backed by two similarly superb remixes: a more loose-limbed, disco-focused revision by Bristol scene stalwart Admin and a stomping, synth bass-propelled revision by I Travel To You founder Comb.
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Glorious Game Instrumentals (limited transluscent "blood smoke" red smoked vinyl LP)
Cat: BCR 129LPC1. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Review: The instrumental version of the underground classic Glorious Game is a collaboration between El Michels Affair and Black Thought which showcases Leon Michels' signature "cinematic soul" sound in all its considerable glory. Since the release of Sounding Out The City in 2005, Michels has consistently pushed musical boundaries and has produced for many top names. In Glorious Game, he merges soul-tinged, bottom-heavy beats with Black Thought's deeply personal lyrics and, inspired by hip-hop's sample-based production, crafts new compositions that sample and reinterpret his own work to create dynamic, loop-driven instrumentals. The album is released on Big Crown Records which marks a debut partnership which will be interesting to follow.
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Review: The consistently excellent Game label is back with more of its ageless dance floor goods, this time in something of a deep house vein. Lay Far is behind the two grooves on this 12" and both are meticulously well-crafted hits. The first is a tweaked version of 'Without You' which has some psyched-out 60s guitar work and classic Philly strings soar high above a deep and dusty disco-house beat. Lavish vocals add an extra elegant feel while 'Our Connection' then features on the flip. It is a similarly smooth and infectious groove, this time topped with noodling jazz keys and some magical Rhodes vibes
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Typical Of Me (reissue) (LP + insert + photocards 再プレス)
Cat: 505616 717942. Rel: 05 Aug 24
Review: Laufey's debut EP, Typical of Me, introduces listeners to her gorgeously reminiscent sound, blending classical and jazz influences with modern flair. With deeply resonant vocals and delicate soundscapes, Laufey transports listeners to a bygone era while infusing her music with contemporary elements. Tracks like 'Street By Street' show her lo-fi, soulful style, earning praise from the likes of Billie Eilish and Willow Smith. 'Magnolia' captivates with its heavenly acoustic guitar and heartfelt lyrics, while 'Like the Movies' and 'I Wish You Love' exude warmth and innocence reminiscent of a romantic past. Throughout the EP, Laufey's vocals evoke legendary singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, bridging the gap between generations. "Someone New" seamlessly blends jazz flows with modern beats, offering relatable lyrics for the younger generation. The EP culminates with the playful 'Best Friend,' showcasing Laufey's dexterity and promise as an artist. At just 21 years old when this was written in 2020, Laufey demonstrates remarkable skill and maturity on Typical of Me, setting the stage for a bright future in music. With its honesty, prettiness, and intoxicating warmth, the EP is a confident debut from an artist destined for greatness.
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Review: Jazzfloor Edits by Lego Edit and Scruscru is a classy 45 that packs a lounge jazz punch with creative editing and layering. Side-1 features 'Jazzy Touch' (Lego re-edit), a smooth jazz track transformed into a four-on-the-floor jam. The strong piano movement and perfect jazz drumming create an authentic jazz club atmosphere. Side-2, 'Slow Dat Tempo' by Scruscru featuring S Timoshenko, adds a touch of funk with a great guitar riff and expressive bass work. The flute elevates the track to another level, blending seamlessly with the jazz elements. This 7" should excite fans of jazz and funk, offering a sophisticated and groovy time.
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Review: Atlanta house mainstay Stefan Ringer finds a perfectly complementary bedfellow in Marquinn Mason on this new EP for the venerated UK label Eglo. His mastery of deep house and broken beats is a great foundation for the jazz chops of Mason. 'Bounce Lesson' is the first to win you over with its loose, leggy bassline and funky, jazz, cosmic chord work. It's a seamless fusion of different worlds and after the brief jazzed-up piano dance of 'Alltogethernow' comes the standout cut 'Lead Walk'. Another wandering bassline locks you in while heavy, knocking broken beat patterns and gloriously life-affirming chords all warp and weft around one another.
… Read morePlayed by: Per Bojsen-Moller, Marcelo Tavares(Deep Space Podcast)
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Review: Since first emerging at the tail end of the '90s, Simon Green has become downtempo music's most marketable star, appealing just as much to occasional listeners and 40-something housewives as underground heads. Throughout that time, he's carefully shifted his sound to take in current trends and musical developments, whilst retaining a certain picturesque aesthetic. This fifth full-length, his fourth for Ninja Tune, continues that trend. Amongst the usual shuffling beats and twinkling melodies you'll find garage-esque vocal cut-ups, rubbery dancefloor rhythms, Floating Points style neo-jazz, string-laden two-step and some seriously wonky soul featuring vocals from Erykah Badu.
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Review: Following their acclaimed debut album Sugar Honey Iced Tea!, NYC duo Musclecars aka Craig Handfield and Brandon Weems are back with a double pack of alternate versions and remixes featuring house legends Louie Vega and Maurice Fulton. Vega reworks 'Tonight' with orchestral flair and festival-ready dub versions including the NV South Jersey Mix and his Bronx Dub. Maurice Fulton's remix of 'Hello?' blends his signature live bass and punchy percussion to add a whimsical touch to the introspective original. The pack also includes stripped-down versions of 'Ha Ya! (Eternal Life)' and 'Water' plus a full side of Musclecars' 'I Don't Remember The Last Time I Saw Stars.'
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Review: Japanese prodigy Ino Hidefumi has completed Memories, his ninth original album here after following his unique journey at his own pace. Crafted entirely in his home studio, the album features his stripped-down compositions and distinctive voice after many years of writing songs but never actually singing on them himself. Shared with the world from his bedroom, the music's simplicity, its careful use of space within the ensemble, and the soothing electric piano create a captivating sound. This latest work captures a fresh, unfiltered essence while also conveying the artist's unwavering strength and sharpness as he continues to evolve his musical expression.
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Scenes From My Soul (limited 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: ZZZV 24005. Rel: 22 Aug 24
Review: Scenes From My Soul marks the culmination of the career of one of the essential figures in the history of electronic music on the island of Mallorca, and undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the Balearic sound. Pepe Link (Jose Angel Lopez Ojeda) is a veritable day-one of the Balearic isle's propagation of the eponymous dance sound; this can best be described as a 'mood' or affectation rather than a form, with the artist himself swearing by the subgenre's privileging of "creating a landscape and evoking a moment", rather than following any pattern. Scenes From My Soul implies a state of psychic oneness with the named archipelago, with its instrumental, guitarry dance landscapes resounding as much in the manner of visual impressions of a jettied eye as they do in the manner of a landscape painting. Our fave here has to be the acoustic pluck swanabouts of 'Vem Menina' and its equivalents heard across the record, most of which thoroughly vindicate Link's status as a day-dotter and subsequent legend.
… Read morePlayed by: Kenneth Bager // Musicfordreams
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Review: Galliano's return with Halfway Somewhere marks a significant moment in the resurgence of acid jazz. Led by founder Rob Gallagher, the band delve into the essence of club culture with their first single, 'Circles Going Round The Sun,' exploring the transformative power of dance. Referencing cultural icons like Andrew Weatherall and David Mancuso, Galliano capture the spirit of London's underground scene from the late 80s, blending music, dance, fashion, and art. With their debut on Gilles Peterson's Talkin' Loud label in 1990, Galliano epitomized reinvention, embracing a fusion of influences from Jamaican style to spoken word records. Now, more than three decades later, they return with a refreshed lineup, drawing inspiration from the global jazz scene. Halfway Somewhere reflects Galliano's evolution, responding to the dynamic landscape of contemporary jazz while retaining their signature sound. With contributions from longtime members and guest artists, the album embodies the band's enduring spirit of experimentation and joy. As they navigate this new chapter, Galliano proves they're still on a journey, but one filled with excitement and creativity.
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The Remedy (gatefold 3xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: SSJ 017. Rel: 17 Jul 24
Review: The Remedy marks I G Culture's latest album and it is a profound exploration linking the intricate world of fungi to London's underground dance music scene - a fine concept, we hear you say. This album is a culmination of Culture's musical evolution and it draws parallels between the hidden networks of fungi and the diverse subcultures thriving beneath London's surface. With tracks like 'Vanguard' and 'Medulla Oblongata' featuring collaborations with artists like Rara Zulu and Allysha Joy, The Remedy taps into themes of communal healing and musical diversity. Through signature innovative production and thematic depth, I G Culture celebrates the transformative power of dance music while also promoting unity and well-being within society.
… Read morePlayed by: ISOUL8 (Volcov), Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
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Things Are Getting Better (LP + booklet)
Cat: DDO 10. Rel: 25 Jul 24
Review: Jimetta Rose and The Voices of Creation's new album, Things Are Getting Better, via Day Dreamer Recordings, is a soul-stirring devotional that blends house, funk, soul, r&b and hip-hop influences. The album opens with the lead single 'Portals,' an invitation to a new way of thinking. With a shuffling groove and soaring vocals, it breaks traditional gospel molds, introducing soulful r&b runs and syncopated verses. Things Are Getting Better is fantastically crafted studio sound, evolving from their raw debut, How Good It Is. The album is composed of non-professional singers and embodies Jimetta's mission to demystify the ministry and spread faith in music's power for positive change. Featuring instrumentalists Isaiah Collier, Ryan Porter, and V.C.R., and recorded at Sunset Sound studios, it encapsulates Jimetta's vision of "Black spiritual classical music". A prolific collaborator with artists like Anderson .Paak and Angel Bat Dawid, Jimetta leads the choir, delivering new mantras for our times. Things Are Getting Better is an example of the power of music, faith, and community.
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Review: Celebrated composer, producer, techno talent and ambient craftsman John Beltran is a real Detroit don and now he is back on one of the city's own labels, Motor City Wine, with Volume 4 of Back To Bahia on 7". This one finds him going even deeper than before, starting with 'Laguna', which will soon uplift you with its Afro-Brazilian drums and live bass from James Simonson next to lush keys. 'Just Beyond The Sun' then gets fully Balearic with its mix of sultry trumpet, shuffling and Latin-tinged rhythms and wispy cosmic chords. A real delight.
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Review: DJ Harrison marks the ten year anniversary of Stashboxxx, his pivotal solo release which came first on Richmond, Virginia's Jellowstone Records. It's a killer record that features fan-favourite tracks like 'Erykah's Gun' and 'Dilla's Eclair' which are beat-driven and soul-drenched delights even a decade on. There are many other short but sweet sounds that cover a wide range of hip-hop styles. This new reissue will also include, on side four of the double album, a collection of unreleased Bonus Traxxx into the bargain which help to make this anniversary release a must-have for fans old and new.
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Review: Scottish artist Barry Can't Swim has made big moves in the last year or so and finally, he capitalises on his ever-growing momentum with a debut album on the mighty Ninja Tune. The multi-faceted talent explores his most broad and diverse range of sounds to date here with 11 sublime tracks that move from deep house to jazz, heavy and percussive Afrobeat to lush ambiance. Each of the tracks feels like a fine technical achievement with complexity at its core but never at the expense of good vibes, such as the choral harmonies on 'Always Get Through To You', smart samples of Brazil's Trio Ternura on 'Dance Of The Crab' and digital and organic blends on 'Woman.'
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Review: 45trio share their first release for Bloom Musi, this time around covering the stone-cold classic 'Am I The Same Girl', co-written by Eugene Record, of Chi-Lites fame, with Sonny Sanders, for singer Barbara Acklin. In '92, Swing Out Sister covered the album, but this latest rendition hears 45trio's Momoko Suzuki and Reiko Oda lend it a sweeter style by comparison. This dainty, vivid young soul morsel is a fine-tuned fine tune, one you'll undoubtedly want to continue humming along to long after its central, unmistakable hook - transposed up at least two octaves here - has played out. The B-side includes a special instrumental version, no less, released under the name of Young-Holt Unlimited - this one brings the hook line to an organ part, demonstrating the written song's potent and versatile instrumental repertoire.
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Review: My Friend Dario is a leading Balearic bossman who hails from the island of Sicily. For his new album on Hell Yeah he captures the spirit of that gorgeous rock in musical form. It's a work that embodies a summer spent holidaying on the coast, from the journey there to the warm days and on to the lazy, balmy nights. It's full of magical synth work and gentle grooves that are perfectly escapist, full of love and romance and just a little nostalgia for long lost days doing nothing but relaxing.
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The Alex Santos Orchestra On Tour (limited 7")
Cat: DFLSCR 0007. Rel: 27 Aug 24
Review: The Alex Santos Orchestra is a self-described "orchestra" orchestrated for the express purpose of sanctifying one Alex Santos' lifelong love for jazz and Latin music. Following the much loved 'Alex Santos Y Su Orquesta', 2021's next step in Latinizing said quasi-conceptual ensemble, we've now landed in the project's live ambit. 'The Alex Santos Orchestra On Tour' captures just two live highlights from a much more recent outing (given the mystification surrounding the project, this may or may not have happened). Whatever the case, these recordings span both potentialities, retaining something of a highly-strung Hammond organ come upfront-drumkit drama on the B-side, 'Mr Clean', and an equally stirring version of the main theme from 'The Godfather' on the A.
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Review: Two stone cold legends on one unforgettable 45": Courtney and Omar build on their recent Black Notes From The Deep live collaborations with a stunning original and killer cover. "Rules" is a funk-based track that jumps and sizzles with a fresh contemporary energy that you might not expect from either party while "Butterfly" pays a very special homage to another stone cold legend Herbie Hancock. A beautiful release. You might say there's nothing like it.
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Review: Italy's Jazz N Palms (aka. Riccio) is a procurer of a variety of tropical fruits, be they full-length albums (check out Ses Rodes) or glitzy edits, both of which ultimately serve as worthy succours for our style-famished times of need. Here we skew towards the latter ends of things, as Riccio serves up two quick and juicy hits for the thirsty dome. Beaming us right back to the hammock-over-sandy-beachside-view (however phantasmic this vision may be), A-sider 'Between' catches us between a dock and a slurred place, delivering a tipsy sundown mood of a certain downtempo disco variety. Then there's '4ever', an even slurrier beachfire of washed-out Rhodeses and retouched funk drums.
… Read morePlayed by: Juno Recommends Broken Beat Nu Jazz
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