When your roots have a broad geographical diversity, it’s very likely this will resonate in the music you make. This is certainly the case with Alma Negra and their new release on Heist. It seems they have embraced all their cultural influences more than ever in their new ‘Dakar Disco EP’. The whole record oozes… Continue reading Alma Negra – Back In Town [Heist Recordings]
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DJ Vibe – We Can [Discotexas]
Coming off the fresh release of Oma Nata’s LP The Discovery, Portuguese imprint Discotexas have now turned their well-trained ears to DJ Vibe for a three-track EP titled Da Lapa. Considered by many as the the most sought after and well known of the Portuguese DJ’s, DJ Vibe has been involved in the launch of… Continue reading DJ Vibe – We Can [Discotexas]
Musta – Cantana [Viaggio Recordings]
Following hot on the heels of their successful debut release, Viaggio steps up to the mark with another release rich with global flavors. Musta, one half of Viaggio Recordings was born in Rome but now finds himself surrounded by the beauty of the tropical Italian island of Sardinia. Musta also spends a lot of time… Continue reading Musta – Cantana [Viaggio Recordings]
Flamingo Pier – Find Your Way (Earthboogie Remix) [SOUNDWAY RECORDS]
Flamingo Pier are a New Zealand collective that consists of local DJs Luke Walker, Dominic Jones and Bradley Craig. Having first popped up on the scene roughly 4 years ago with a self-released debut, the lads have recently joined forces with London-based label Soundway Records to come out with their first proper, self-titled record. Consisting… Continue reading Flamingo Pier – Find Your Way (Earthboogie Remix) [SOUNDWAY RECORDS]
TÂCHES – Fallen Bird [Glitter Cowboy]
In our lives, music tends to play a multi-faceted role where it can do things like help you connect with those around you. But at the same time, it can be used as a powerful tool for self-reflection and healing – and often, this is when we need music the most. The latter is where… Continue reading TÂCHES – Fallen Bird [Glitter Cowboy]
Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Kawuku Sound is the coming together of UK producers Contours & Cervo and Ugandan percussion troupe Fonkodelis Arkestra. This is the culmination of a month-long creative process that was born out of the Nyege Nyege affiliated Boutiq Studio in Kawuku, Kampala, Uganda. Ahead of their Ugandan release, we spoke to Tom Burford aka Contours about… Continue reading Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Voyeur – Mundunugu [Omena Records]
Leo Picking and Benson Herbert, better known as Voyeur, are a UK house duo that hail from London. Having burst onto the scene back in 2012 as teens, Voyeur have earned the respect and mentorship from absolute legends like Frankie Knuckles, Masters At Work, Dennis Ferrer, and Cassy. Not bad for a bunch of youngsters, right?… Continue reading Voyeur – Mundunugu [Omena Records]
Maajo – Defo [Queen Nanny]
Initially starting as a solo EP idea in 2015, willed into existence by Finnish producer Herman Prime aka Jon Thureson, Maajo (soundcloud) later expanded to include a whole troupe of musicians (five of them to be exact). The following year, their debut full length album, “Tropical of Tulli”, was released to great fanfare. Their sound can… Continue reading Maajo – Defo [Queen Nanny]