If you’re of the impression that marching bands aren’t the epitome of cool, then you’re probably close to the truth. The drummers however are an exception. Now these guys, although often dressed in silly uniforms, make some pretty swish sounds and it seems Romaal Kultan (Oliver Malin) thinks something similar. The genre-diverse producer based out of the… Continue reading Romaal Kultan – Step Inside [Tiff’s Joints]
Tag: jazz
Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange – Logan’s Run [The Jazz Diaries]
Brought to us by Ziggy Zeitgeist, drummer and percussionist of Melbourne’s outstanding ‘30/70’, the improv/dance music band known as Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange are a gifted creation fitting effortlessly within the nu-jazz neo-soul era. That being said, you’ll come to realise that the genre is secondary to the crafts(wo)manship, it’s the energy conveyed by the… Continue reading Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange – Logan’s Run [The Jazz Diaries]
JK Group – Nutha One [La Sape]
One of Australia’s most promising jazz-centric labels is offering a tasting plate of its 2020 artists and we’re pretty excited to share with you a quality premiere track to spread the good word. Melbourne label La Sape has compiled seven original tracks from seven Aussie acts for its seventh release, downundaground. Throughout 2020, releases from… Continue reading JK Group – Nutha One [La Sape]
Saul – Earth & Rain (feat. Poppy Ajudha) [Rhythm Section INTL]
Saul is a new duo composed of Barney Whittaker (Footshooter) and Jack Stephenson-Oliver (Vels Trio / Poppy Ajudha / Charlotte dos Santos). The band, having debuted at Brainchild Festival in 2018, have spent the last couple of years working on material for this stunning debut EP Murmurations. Featuring friends and frequent collaborators Brother Portrait (Steam… Continue reading Saul – Earth & Rain (feat. Poppy Ajudha) [Rhythm Section INTL]
Rōnin Arkestra – Cosmic Collisions [Albert’s Favourites]
Led by producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mark de Clive Lowe, Tokyo’s Rōnin Arkestra brings together some of the most supreme and innovative players in Japan’s Jazz and electronic scene, featuring members of Kyoto Jazz Sextet, WONK, Cro-Magnon, Root Soul, Sleepwalker, Sauce81 and Kyoto Jazz Massive. Formed in 2017, the collective’s debut album ‘Sonkei’, released 27th September via… Continue reading Rōnin Arkestra – Cosmic Collisions [Albert’s Favourites]
Scruscru – Waka-no-ura Bay [Limited White Label]
If Russian producer Anton Bogomolov (aka Scruscru) is not on your radar yet, he will be after listening to his latest offering on Berlin imprint Limited White Label. Having previously released music on labels such as Minor Notes Recordings, and most recently Nomada out of Colombia, Mr. Bogomolov continues his run of phenomenal releases with… Continue reading Scruscru – Waka-no-ura Bay [Limited White Label]
Parviz – Odalisque Au Fauteuil Noir [Omena Records]
Omena travels south of the Mediterranean Sea with antique maps and compass in hand for the release of Parviz‘s Zerzura EP. This record features four songs of romance and reverie, taking you through a dizzying jazz journey, full of twists and turns; starting with emboldened trumpets, only to end on a handful of quaint piano… Continue reading Parviz – Odalisque Au Fauteuil Noir [Omena Records]
Jad & The – Matano Trumpet Jam (Aleksandir Remix) [SlothBoogie]
This is ostensibly a post in promotion of a hot new release. The record in question is from Berlin-via-Australia house veteran Jad & The (formerly of the problematic moniker Jad & The Ladyboy). It comes via reliable London wax purveyor SlothBoogie, and is, from top-to-bottom, a well-crafted collection of moody deep house fit for early… Continue reading Jad & The – Matano Trumpet Jam (Aleksandir Remix) [SlothBoogie]
Aura Safari – Saturn And Calypso [Church]
Never failing to surprise, both Seb Wildblood and his beloved Church imprint are true firm favorites here at Bolting Bits. Originating from a basement of a church in Camberwell, the outfit has been going from strength to strength in recent times, delivering a blissful 40 now EP by the mysterious Biodive last month. Their latest… Continue reading Aura Safari – Saturn And Calypso [Church]
Trev – For You Around Me [Dance Regular]
It’s always special to be part of a record label’s birth, so we’re stoked to welcome London label Dance Regular to our catalogue of premieres with the B1 – For You Around Me by Trev – from their first record already available in pre-order. James Rudie and EVM128 have started the label, which they say… Continue reading Trev – For You Around Me [Dance Regular]
Yadava – Camomile Samba [Ad Hoc Records]
Yadava makes a welcome return to his hometown imprint Ad Hoc Records with the release Velvet House On Sackville Street. His selections have garnered him widespread recognition and respect around the globe, and his original creations are certainly no different. In our interview with the man earlier this February, Yadava says the direction of this… Continue reading Yadava – Camomile Samba [Ad Hoc Records]
Hemingway – Astralnauts [Cosmic Resonance]
Cosmic Resonance is a Toronto-based record label that’s only been around for a short while. It was launched in 2017 with a single entitled “Blue Notes” that was shortly followed up by the imprint’s first vinyl outing “Memoirs” from label co-founder Hemingway. The ethos of the label is to promote jazz, funk and contemporary electronic… Continue reading Hemingway – Astralnauts [Cosmic Resonance]