Dj, guitarist and music producer Lorenzo Morresi debuts on Roots Underground Records for the label first 2020 release. Roots Underground will also have a new look after a restyle for the occasion. This EP is a homogeneous and compact analog production, inspired largely by the magnificent naturalistic images taken by photographer Sebastiao Salgado in Genesis… Continue reading Lorenzo Morresi – Abantu [Roots Underground Records]
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Underdog Edits – In Need Of That Phone [Razor-N-Tape]
The underground’s premiere beloved edits label, Razor-N-Tape, turns 50. Fifty Discos Deep. That’s the title of their new compilation and also how many releases Brooklyn’s JKriv and Aaron Dae have managed to put together in just 9 years since starting the label, initially a passion project. Calling on the producers and DJs who helped put… Continue reading Underdog Edits – In Need Of That Phone [Razor-N-Tape]
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]
Birdhouse – My Dove [INI Movement]
Nowadays, the word movement is overused to describe many static, 2-dimensional uncreative projects, but thank the musical universe for the ambitious and refreshing INI Movement. The coming together of two soulful places: a studio in Haarlem and an Amsterdam-based record label have made it possible for the likes of Henry Wu, K15, Jarreau Vandal, Umoja,… Continue reading Birdhouse – My Dove [INI Movement]
MIXED BY/ Yadava
Yadava is a Manchester-based producer and DJ known for his releases on local staple Ad Hoc Records and for his debut album, “It Rains Here”, that was released last year by London outfit Church. Catching our ears from day one, we’ve happily premiered a couple of his tunes in the past (and future) and now… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Yadava
A COLLECTION OF SEVEN REISSUES BY PRIME DIRECT DISTRIBUTION
Next month, new reissue label, Major Keys, will be releasing a series of audiophile quality pressings of jazz-funk and soul classics via Prime Direct Distribution. Featuring tracks from Herbie Hancock, Esther Phillips, George Duke and more, the reissues prove that quality music not only can stand the test of time, but it can also be re-mastered… Continue reading A COLLECTION OF SEVEN REISSUES BY PRIME DIRECT DISTRIBUTION
Kid Sublime – The Mandrill feat. Han Litz [Jazzy Sport]
Jazzy Sport, the long standing, popular record shop and label from Tokyo, Japan is preparing its next record for release. The label focuses on a fusion of soul, jazz and hip-hop, oftentimes in a house-y direction, as is the case with the newest double LP to hit their catalogue. Kid Sublime is the man at the… Continue reading Kid Sublime – The Mandrill feat. Han Litz [Jazzy Sport]
G. Markus – Eternal [G-Edits]
G-Edits is up there with the best of them when it comes to the sweet sound of disco, and if you haven’t heard of them we suggest you buy the entire discography right this minute. Ben Gomori has taken his time to mould a smooth reputable label whose consistency outshines its neighbour labels. The man… Continue reading G. Markus – Eternal [G-Edits]
Pitto – Late Night Studio Moves [Heist Recordings]
As you might know, Heist Recordings was created by the lads of Detroit Swindle as a means to take control of their own releases. However, in the 5 years that they have been in existence, Heist has also become a launching pad for many producers from their homeland the Netherlands. Artists like Nachtbraker to Frist Wentik and… Continue reading Pitto – Late Night Studio Moves [Heist Recordings]
Jeppe Wolmer – Normal Position [Broken District]
It’s rare to find a ‘Various Artists’ compilation that glues together from start to finish as well as Broken District’s debut, five-track record, set for vinyl release on April 27 before its May 11 digital release. Finding blanket-terms to shortly categorise music isn’t easy at the best of times, but the heads of the new… Continue reading Jeppe Wolmer – Normal Position [Broken District]
PREMIERE : 30/70 – Nu Spring [Rhythm Section INTL]
Rhythm Section International releases are connected by a certain sound; there is a feeling that brings these records together and makes them cohesive. Rhythm Section has cultivated this Peckham vibe despite the fact that several of its artists are transplants from the opposite side of the world: Dan Kye (aka Jordan Rakei) comes from Brisbane,… Continue reading PREMIERE : 30/70 – Nu Spring [Rhythm Section INTL]
PREMIERE: Javi Frias – Make It Happen [Nightshift Records]
Madrid-based Discotizer Javi Frias has decided to start his own imprint, Nightshift Records, and has taken the helm for its first release. The newly minted label will focus largely on disco leaning grooves in the form of edits and housey jammers, which should come as no surprise familiar with Javi’s previous work on the likes of Street Edits, Giant Cuts,… Continue reading PREMIERE: Javi Frias – Make It Happen [Nightshift Records]