Two distinctive voices in contemporary European jazz come together on METAKOSMOS, bringing their individual approaches to rhythm, improvisation and musical space into an intimate dialogue. Swiss pianist Nik Bärtsch, known for his hypnotic, rhythmically structured compositions and his concept of
Melbourne’s Surprise Chef have built their reputation on a distinctive blend of instrumental soul, jazz-funk and cinematic grooves, drawing inspiration from library music, vintage soundtracks and the understated elegance of 1970s studio recordings. Their approach is rooted in simplicity and
The unmistakable warmth of analogue recording, lush orchestration and a deep appreciation for classic soul have long defined the work of Los Angeles composer and producer Adrian Younge. His collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad as The
Brooklyn-born, London-based rapper Goya Gumbani has developed a distinctive sound that moves between underground hip-hop, jazz and the warmer, more introspective corners of contemporary soul. His laid-back delivery and thoughtful lyricism reflect an artist equally interested in storytelling, atmosphere and
Rhythm, improvisation and collective interplay lie at the heart of Energy Exchange Ensemble’s musical approach. Moving between contemporary jazz, broken beat, funk and electronic influences, the collective explores a sound shaped by the connection between live instrumentation and dancefloor-oriented grooves.
British saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Tamar Osborn has established a distinctive musical voice through her work with Collocutor and collaborations across the contemporary jazz and experimental music scenes. Her approach moves freely between spiritual jazz, improvisation, ambient textures and electronic experimentation,
Few contemporary tenor saxophonists approach their instrument with the same intensity and uncompromising focus as JD Allen. Drawing on the traditions of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and the more exploratory side of American jazz, Allen has developed a distinctive musical
Belgian DJ, broadcaster and tastemaker Lefto Early Bird has spent decades connecting the dots between jazz, hip-hop, electronic music and the more adventurous corners of contemporary club culture. His Jazz Cats compilation series reflects that curiosity, offering a platform for
Deeply rooted in the musical and spiritual traditions of Los Angeles, Jimetta Rose brings together elements of gospel, spiritual jazz and contemporary soul on MettaSun. The singer, songwriter and community organiser has long explored music as a means of connection,
French producer Mounika. has developed a distinctive sound that moves between instrumental hip-hop, downtempo, and atmospheric electronic music. Sometimes I Have Many Thoughts continues this exploration, bringing together dusty samples, mellow beats, and delicate melodic fragments in a deeply personal
London-based guitarist and producer Mansur Brown has carved out a musical language that draws equally from jazz fusion, electronic music, and contemporary R&B. On Aurora, his unmistakable guitar playing moves through expansive arrangements shaped by atmospheric synthesizers, intricate percussion, and
Rites finds Electric Circus navigating a musical landscape where psychedelic rock, jazz fusion, and improvisation converge. Driven by hypnotic grooves and an exploratory approach to composition, the record draws on the adventurous spirit of the early 1970s while maintaining a
Scottish electronic musician Neil McDonald, better known as Lord Of The Isles, has long explored the atmospheric possibilities of analogue synthesis. Ambient Store places this fascination at the forefront, moving away from the rhythmic foundations of his club-oriented productions toward
With Draw Out Your World, Manchester singer-songwriter Caoilfhionn Rose continues to explore the delicate space between contemporary folk, jazz, dream pop, and subtle electronic experimentation. Her warm, intimate vocals drift through gently layered arrangements of acoustic instruments, soft synthesizers, and
What remains of a musical idea once its original form has disappeared? Notes On The Memory Of Notes brings together electronic composer Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch, Belgian saxophonist Fabrizio Cassol, and French cellist Adèle Viret for an exploration of sound, memory,
Exploding In Slow Motion looks back at the formative years of The Comet Is Coming, bringing together the complete recordings surrounding their Mercury Prize-nominated debut Channel The Spirits. The collection combines the original album with the Prophecy and Death To
With Dawning, Chicago artist and composer Damon Locks joins forces with D-Composed, a Black chamber music collective dedicated to music by Black composers. The collaboration brings Locks’ sample-based practice, electronics, and archival voices into dialogue with strings, creating music that
With GT.3, Knxwledge continues his seemingly endless excavation of soul, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, reshaping fragments of familiar and forgotten recordings into his own unmistakable language. The third installment in the GT series is built from dusty loops, warped vocals,
The nineteenth volume of Jazzman’s long-running Spiritual Jazz series turns its attention to the lesser-known spiritual, modal, and Afrocentric sounds that emerged on the American West Coast. Part 2 concentrates on the 1970s and ’80s, tracing how counterculture, Black political
With Sirenas, Los Angeles quartet Allah-Las move further away from the hazy garage-pop of their early records and into a fully instrumental world of psychedelic exploration. Their sixth album was shaped by spontaneous experimentation, drawing inspiration from The Durutti Column,
On Synonym, Meshell Ndegeocello approaches the cover album as an act of transformation rather than nostalgia. Across 15 songs drawn from six decades of folk, soul, pop, R&B, rock, and hip-hop, familiar material is reshaped through her fluid language of
With Edge Conditions, Los Angeles composer and synthesist Jeremiah Chiu continues his exploration of the space between ambient music, electronic composition, improvisation, and sound design. Modular synthesizers and carefully shaped electronic textures form an environment that feels organic despite its
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With Eight Ring Revival, Los Angeles pianist and producer Telemakus turns a period of physical limitation into an expansive exploration of jazz, hip-hop, fusion, and electronic music. Much of the project emerged while he was recovering from complications related to
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