bklyn favourite things 4.26 – The Heliocentrics, 14KT, Aja Monet feat. Mick Jenkins & Vic Mensa, Al Rogers Jr. feat. Zadia, Ash Walker, Chiminyo, Oscar Jerome, Charlie Stacey & Kaidi Akinnibi feat. Rudi Creswick, Magnus Mehta & Sunshine The Afrooist, Conic Rose, Dagmar Zuniga feat. Hayes Hoey, Elori Saxl &
Kalia Vandever expands her introspective solo language on Mana, a spacious and emotionally direct record that moves between ambient jazz, electroacoustic textures and intimate songwriting. Released through International Anthem, the album continues the dreamlike atmosphere of We Fell In Turn while opening a more personal and vocal-centered chapter. Built around
Amsterdam-based quartet RADIOHOP push deeper into their raw, groove-driven sound on HARD TO HANDLE, a loose but tightly connected blend of jazz fusion, hip-hop and beat tape aesthetics. Released through Melting Pot Music, the album captures the energy of a band more interested in atmosphere and instinct than polish or
Boards of Canada return with Inferno, their first album in thirteen years and perhaps their darkest, most immersive work yet. Built around decaying analog textures, haunted melodies and cryptic transmissions, the record expands the duo’s familiar world into something even more apocalyptic and surreal. Across its eighteen tracks, Inferno drifts
Recorded live at Peckham Levels, ‘NRG 5’ channels the intensity of the intimate urban space, where concrete, sweat, energy, and electricity all bleed into the music – amplifying the collective momentum of the room. For this fifth edition, Chiminyo assembled a formidable lineup of some of the UK’s most distinctive
Błoto return in 2026 with Atmosfera, a bold reinvention sparked by their collaboration with Romanian artist Ion D. Shaped between Wrocław and Bucharest, the album abandons the jazz tag in favor of a hypnotic blend of techno, dub, hip-hop, and Eastern European textures, pushing the band into more club-driven, psychedelic
Lau Nau (Laura Naukkarinen), Linda Fredriksson and Matti Bye enter the We Jazz Records realm as Kiri Ra! with their new album nen (out 22 May 2026). Kiri Ra! is a trio that creates their sound slowly, in a process of improvisation and discovery. Filtered through the musicians’ long-standing friendship and
Nearly three years on from their self-titled debut, Psyché return with a new album that reinvigorates and expands their singular blend of groove and psychedelia. The band’s name itself—the ancient Greek word for ‘mind’ or ‘soul’—signals a deep-rooted love for psychedelic funk, while pointing towards a vast array of Mediterranean
bklyn favourite things 3.26 – 14KT, Anenon, Ash Walker, Bazaar, Błoto feat. Ion Din Dorobanti & Plevna, Blue Lab Beats, Booker Stardrum, Chiminyo feat. Kaidi Akinnibi & Magnus Mehta, Conic Rose, Ego Ella May, Elvis Presley & Jamieson Shaw, Fink, Flea, Greg Foat, Jerk, KOKOROKO, Laura Misch, Los Retros, Moderator,
Moderator returns with Silent Cinema, a moody, slow-burning collection that leans into his signature blend of trip-hop, downtempo and dusty cinematic textures. As the title suggests, the album plays like a soundtrack without images, built on atmosphere, pacing and understated tension. Crackling samples, heavy drums and shadowy melodies set the
Carlos Niño & Friends return with Bubble Bath for Giants, a warm, immersive record that leans fully into their signature blend of spiritual jazz, ambient textures and communal improvisation. Built around a rotating cast of close collaborators, the album feels less like a fixed project and more like a living,
Greg Foat and Sokratis Votskos join forces on Impressions of Samos, a sunlit, transportive album shaped by the landscapes and atmosphere of the Greek island. Backed by The Giorgos Pappas Trio, the record blends Foat’s cinematic jazz language with Votskos’ roots in Greek traditional music, creating a sound that feels
With their self-titled debut, Atabasca introduce a warm, groove-centered sound that sits at the intersection of jazz, soul, and instrumental hip-hop. Rooted in live musicianship and subtle improvisation, the album unfolds with an easy, organic flow—never rushed, always attentive to detail. Soft keys, mellow basslines, and understated rhythms create a
Bengali-Australian ensemble The Three Seas return with Antaḥkaraṇa, their most expansive and spiritually charged work to date. Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, the album brings together Baul mysticism, Himalayan folk, dub, rock and electronica into a deeply immersive, trance-like sound. The title, Sanskrit for “inner instrument,” reflects a
With Trio Asesino, Adrian Quesada dives deep into cinematic soul, crafting a moody, instrumental-driven record that feels like the soundtrack to an unseen film. Known for his work with Black Pumas and his analog-heavy production style, Quesada leans into vintage textures, blending psychedelic funk, Latin influences, and dusty groove aesthetics.
Matt Gold and Dustin Laurenzi present Devotional Fade, a collaborative record of electroacoustic rhythmic improvisations – equal parts meditation and dance, released on We Jazz Records, 24th April. Laurenzi and Gold, key collaborators in the Chicago creative scene and with genre spanning artists such as Bill Callahan and Makaya McCraven,
On Time Deception, the collective Meeting By Chance crafts a fluid, genre-blurring record that moves between jazz, broken beat, and atmospheric electronics. Built on loose improvisation and subtle rhythmic interplay, the album unfolds like a series of shifting moments—never rushed, always evolving. Warm keys, airy synth textures, and restrained grooves
With Younge, composer and producer Adrian Younge delivers a deeply personal and sonically rich statement that distills his signature analog sound into its purest form. Known for his work with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Souls of Mischief, and the Jazz Is Dead series, Younge leans fully into his cinematic vision here—melding
bklyn favourite things 2.26 – Alabaster DePlume, Anenon, Ash Walker, Booker Stardrum, Carlos Niño feat. Saul Williams, Charlotte Day Wilson, Ego Ella May, Elori Saxl feat. Henry Solomon, Ezra Collective, Fabiano Do Nascimento & E Ruscha V, FloFilz feat. Gabiga, GENA, greenSLLIME feat. Mick Jenkins, Gregory Uhlmann, Jiaao, Mansur Brown,
Honora sees Flea stepping away from his familiar role and into a more introspective, composition-driven space. The album trades funk-driven energy for a stripped-back, reflective sound, rooted in piano, trumpet and minimal arrangements. Across the record, the focus is on tone and emotion rather than complexity. Melodies are sparse but
On ACTION REACTION, producer and multi-instrumentalist Horatio Luna crafts a fluid, genre-blurring record that moves between jazz, broken beat, and electronic soul with ease. Built on tight rhythmic interplay and richly layered textures, the album explores the constant push and pull between motion and response — tension and release. Warm
On Morning Meds, Detroit producer 14KT delivers a warm, groove-driven collection that sits somewhere between instrumental hip-hop, jazz, and soulful beat music. Known for his MPC craftsmanship and rich sampling palette, 14KT leans into a more reflective, easy-flowing sound here — built for slow starts, clear heads, and steady momentum.
With Atlanta, Gnarls Barkley return with their first new album in years, revisiting the creative chemistry that made the duo of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse one of the most distinctive voices in modern soul and alternative hip-hop. Named after CeeLo’s hometown, the album feels like both a tribute and
These days – on the new, ninth Fink album – Greenall is operating within a lineage of authentic, quietly revolutionary artists from England’s verdant southwestern toe. Artists like Michael Chapman. In 1970, the elusive acoustic guitar wizard released an album called Fully Qualified Survivor. The cult-classic served as a lodestar
On Close-up On The Outside, drummer and composer Booker Stardrum presents a deeply textured solo statement that balances organic sound with electroacoustic exploration. Released via We Jazz Records, the album blends field recordings, handmade percussion, and electronic processing into a warm, tactile sound world that feels both intimate and expansive.
Polish quartet Błoto has always resisted fixed aesthetics, favoring experimentation and instinct over genre boundaries. With Zmiany / Schimbări, the band opens a new chapter—one shaped by a creative residency in Bucharest and collaborations with musicians from the underground Future Nuggets scene, led by producer Ion D. The project marks
Saxophonist and composer Jasmine Myra presents nine beautiful and powerfully grounded compositions that express her ruminations on life, growth, and progression, powered by the artist’s vision of duality. “It’s those bittersweet moments which are heart-breaking but so important. Looking forward and trying to make sense of life,” she says. “Pain
Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart unite strings, voice, and analog tape manipulation to create BODY SOUND — an immersive work rooted in improvisation, intimacy, and spatial awareness. Built from viola, cello, violin, and wordless vocals, the trio’s music moves between tranquil drones and disquieting textures, shaped in real
bklyn favourite things 1.26 – Jill Scott, Amir Bresler feat. KerenDun, Benjamin Herman feat. Akihito Obama & Ko Ishikawa, Bhairavi Raman, Boukas & Likeness, Charlotte Day Wilson feat. Saya Gray, Eddie Chacon feat. Jake Viator, Ego Ella May, Fabiano Do Nascimento & E Ruscha V, Felicity J Lord, Gavsborg, GoGo
‘Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue’ is a new EP by Alabaster DePlume, recorded during his March 2025 US tour. Performing with bassist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Tcheser Holmes, DePlume had been presenting material from A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole. The trio’s immediate onstage chemistry led
Every year, when February arrives, the global hip-hop community comes together to remember one of the greatest innovators in contemporary music, J Dilla. Born on February 7, 1974, James Yancey, also known as Jay Dee, revolutionized the sound of hip-hop and soul during his lifetime, and, in the years after
Six years to the date of his last LP, Thundercat will release his fifth studio album, Distracted, coming out April 3rd via Brainfeeder. The new album features contributions from A$AP Rocky, WILLOW, Tame Impala, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty and a previously unreleased collaboration with the dearly departed Mac Miller. Distracted
Patchwork is the latest EP from Canadian singer‑songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson, arriving as a concise yet deeply expressive statement in her evolving catalogue. Known for her warm, soulful voice and introspective songwriting, Wilson continues to blur the lines between R&B, jazz, and alt‑soul with this release. Across its tracks, Patchwork
Elysian Invocation / “Pollen on the Earth” is a soaring, life-affirming longform dialogue between a cast of stellar musicians, every artist in symbiosis with each other and the work’s organic beating heart. Made from guitar, drums, saxophone, synthesis, percussion, and the scorching, fluid Voice of Saul Williams, the pieces commune
With Your Invasion Is A Lie, producer and composer Scrimshire returns with a striking blend of avant‑jazz, electro‑ambient textures and incisive conceptual depth. Featuring master saxophonist Idris Rahman, this 2026 single stands out as both a political statement and a musical exploration that balances intensity with introspection. Rahman’s commanding tone
On ‘PASSION’, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and sonic visionary Terrace Martin delivers one of his most emotionally charged and musically expansive statements to date. Known for his deep roots in jazz, hip-hop, and soul — and for collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, and Robert Glasper — Martin channels all of that
On Quiet Miles, Toronto producer and multi-instrumentalist HARRISON delivers a smooth and reflective album that fuses jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop into a warm, cohesive sound. Known for his vibrant production style and nostalgic textures, HARRISON leans into a more relaxed, late-night mood here — crafting tracks that feel like
I Guess I’ll Never Learn” is S. Fidelity’s third solo album on Jakarta Records, after “A Safe Place to Be Naked” (2017) and “Fidelity Radio Club” (2021). It’s by far the most complex project of the Swiss-born and Berlin-based artist and producer. On 13 songs, together with seven guest vocalists,
Tartelet steps into 2026 with Medusozoa Vol V, the fifth instalment in its annual compilation series, focusing on the label’s deepest and most laid-back transmissions. Spanning 20 tracks, Medusozoa Vol V brings together select cuts from Tartelet mainstays including Doc Sleep, Max Graef and Space Ghost, alongside previously unreleased material
Intervals is the new record from Naarm-based musician and producer L Lewis out now on Bathtub Music. Blending jazz harmony, electronic production, and improvisation, the release expands on the sonic palette introduced in their debut. Built from live studio recordings in Naarm (Melbourne) with L Lewis, Lachlan Thompson, Finn Milne,
On Good Intentions, South London singer-songwriter Ego Ella May returns with a soulful and introspective collection that blends jazz, R&B, and poetic storytelling into something deeply personal and resonant. Her warm, effortless voice glides over laid-back grooves and dreamy chords, carrying lyrics that reflect on growth, self-worth, vulnerability, and healing.
bklyn favourite things 12.25 – Mick Jenkins, Alfa Mist feat. Homeboy Sandman, Larry June, keiyaA feat. Rahrah Gabor, Tay Jordan, J4MZ, Lucy Liebe, Doechii, Takuro Okada, Matthew Herbert, Robohands, Tremendous Aron & Moritz Land, Shay Hazan, Felicity J Lord, Pink Siifu feat. Armand Hammer, Tyler Daley, Chiminyo, Greentea Peng, Schnitzl
Ambient Works For The Highways Of Los Angeles is a meditative and cinematic offering from pianist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Elijah Fox. Inspired by long drives through the sprawling urban landscapes of Southern California, the album captures the introspective quiet of motion — the in-between moments of transit, reflection, and solitude.
Live Under the 7 is a raw, immersive document of Nathaniel Young’s signature blend of noise, techno, and industrial ambient — recorded live beneath the elevated tracks of NYC’s 7 train. This isn’t just a live set, it’s a confrontation: pulsing bass, metallic textures, and decaying synths clash with the
Producer/composer Elori Saxl & prolific saxophonist Henry Solomon present their new debut project as a duo: Seeing Is Forgetting, a torch of minimalism fused with an electronic sensibility informed by soundsystem culture and modern pop production. Across its nine tracks, Solomon’s baritone sax and bass clarinet weave tendrils around Saxl’s
Recorded between the iconic Abbey Road and Polish Radio studios, Hania Rani’s original music for Joachim Trier’s Cannes winning, Golden Globe nominated Sentimental Value is a deeply intuitive collaboration, composed before a single frame was edited. Intriguingly Hania worked on the score for Sentimental Value without an edit in hand;
With Chapter 1, the enigmatic UK collective SAULT opens a new sonic and thematic cycle. Known for their genre-defying sound and radical independence, this release marks another bold shift. Moving further into orchestral soul, stripped gospel, and meditative minimalism, Chapter 1 feels like both a reset and a continuation —
“Piano Pieces” is an instrumental mini-album where Ol’ Burger Beats samples music from his father Hans Peter Neergård’s albums “Til deg” (2023) and “Evening Light” (2025). Hans Peter Neergård has been writing music and playing the piano and saxophone since the 70s, but only started recording it the last few
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma returns with Gift Songs, a deeply introspective suite of five minimal compositions blending guitar, modular synth, acoustic instrumentation, and rich arrangements. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and his spiritual practice as a Zen priest and hospice worker, the album channels a profound sense of presence and human
On Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya, 70-year-old soul survivor Robert Finley returns with a voice as raw and commanding as ever. Backed once again by producer Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Finley blends Southern soul, swampy blues and gritty gospel into a powerful, deeply personal statement of resilience
bklyn favourite things 11.25 – Yussef Dayes feat. Minami Kizuki, Likeness, Oscar Jerome, Nala Sinephro, SML, GODTET feat. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra & Novak Manojlovic, Kinkajous, Yukimi, SHOLTO feat. Thomas McBrien, Armand Hammer feat. Silka & Cleo Reed, Shungu feat. Pink Siifu, NCY Milky Band, Mick Jenkins, Kae Tempest, Sampa
The wonderful husband-and-wife duo from Japan – neo-soul guitarist Toshiki Soejima & trumpeter/multi-instrumentalist Nahokimama are back with another album. The 10-track Kimama Beats is a sonic garden born from spontaneity & pure creativity – a cross-continental bloom, led by Nahokimama & supported by Toshiki Soejima. Drawing from the free-spirited essence
Music From Memory is thrilled to present ‘Aquáticos’, a captivating new record from Los Angeles producer Eddie Ruscha and Brazilian guitarist Fabiano Do Nascimento. Blending Nascimento’s expressive, Afro-samba- and choro-inflected guitar with Ruscha’s cosmic, groove-driven sound, ‘Aquáticos’ marks the start of a vibrant musical partnership—an organic, free-spirited collaboration full of
Joy Spheres Rees is the coming together of three essential innovators in contemporary music, who have fused their distinct individual sounds into a definitive collaboration for their debut album, ‘Solina’. Allysha Joy, Hidden Spheres and Finn Rees together forged a new sonic landscape which draws on vast inspirations from Balearic