Laraaji | Segue To Infinity
The definitive collection of Laraaji’s earliest works, Segue To Infinity compiles his 1978 debut Celestial Vibration and six additional side-long studio sessions from previously unknown acetates from the same period. A lengthy essay by Living Colour’s Vernon Reid chronicles the origins of Edward “Flash” Gordon, illustrated with dozens of previously unpublished photographs that capture this […]
Marcin Grochowina | Rhodes Dream
Pianist Marcin Grochowina from Poland released three albums containing improvisations played on his collection of Fender Rhodes Mark I 1975 and Mark V from 1984. Wonderful composed and eased tracks, perfect to work or relax by. Check out his releases on bandcamp. Rhodes Dream by Marcin Grochowina
Seahawks | Infinite Echo
“Infinite Echo” is a fresh suite of voyaging Balearica, tinged with ocean mist. Over the years, the incredible British duo Seahwaks have crafted an expansive catalogue of trippy and cosmically-influenced, ambient instrumentals, which has seen them collaborate with the likes of Badly Drawn Boy, Tim Burgess and Jon Goddard (of Hot Chip). Helmed by perennial […]
Kafari | Riffs and Lullabies Vol. II
The new Kafari album “Riffs and Lullabies Vol. II” was recorded between 2017 and 2022 with a Sony ICD-UX533 compact digital voice recorder. “I think of being a musician as a private public journey. My intention is to care for myself and to cultivate a personal relationship with music that is expressive, healing, and that […]
ifsonever | ifsonever
If you ever wondered what ambient music of the 21st century could sound like, then you should explore the musical spheres of “ifsonever”. This colorful debut-album draws a blueprint of an urban ambient club record of a parallel universe. A collage of beautifully improvised pieces, strictly recorded in “one takes”. A gripping fusion that brings […]
VA – Moonlight Is Our Sunshine
Creating new music deep in the night is common for most producers, especially when the music produced is rooted in the slow and beautiful Downbeat and Ambient sphere. Bathurst is a place for these producers just as much as the moonlight; the sunshine for these bats. This twelve-track strong collection is meant to be a […]
Park Jiha | The Gleam
The luminous 3rd album from the acclaimed Korean multi-instrumentalist and composer. A gorgeous meditation on the intersection of music and light. The inspiration for this album originates from the concept of light – in its different forms, and in the way in which it interacts with us throughout the different parts of the day. It […]
Coldcut & Mixmaster Morris | @0
The release includes new compositions and remixes of music by Imogen Heap, James Heather, Specimens, Nailah Hunter, Coldcut and more. Ninja Tune will be donating their share (50% of net receipts) to three charities: CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), Mind and Black Minds Matter. Launched with a double single—Suzanne Ciani’s “Morning Spring” & Kaitlyn Aurelia […]
Dave de Rose & Dan Nicholls | Plants Heal
Long-time collaborators Dave De Rose & Dan Nicholls (Agile Experiments / Free Movements / Vula Viel) celebrate the release of their duo LP ‘plants heal’ on this LJF night. Channelling their love for dance and electronic music they immerse themselves into completely improvised live sets with meditative abandonment, delivering passionate sonics and abstractions in rhythm. […]
Nate Mercereau | Sundays
“Guitarist Nate Mercereau transcends in finding solace in isolation. The pandemic has yielded a number of lockdown musical creations, but guitarist Nate Mercereau captures the sadness and quiet joy better than most.” Nate Mercereau on guitars and synthesizers, sampler, piano, French horn and percussion. Carlos Niño: percussion texturizations and keyboard. Alto sax and effects by Josh […]
Maarja Nuut | Hinged
One’s existence hinges on past generations – we are what has come before. I gradually began to grasp this thought after inheriting my grandmother’s old farm. Five generations’ worth of personal possessions; land that had sustained my forebearers. Clearing the impenetrable brush, and sorting through buildings bursting with artifacts, felt like a long ritual filled […]
Arthur Lyman | Island Vibes
Merging the sounds of nature along with his resounding vibraphone, Arthur Lyman and producer Gordon Broad created Island Vibes, an ambient/jazz/field recording album that exhibits the pure weightlessness of Lyman’s music. A lost gem from the exotica pioneer’s catalog — and his last recorded album — Island Vibes paints a meditative tropical canvas of the […]
Dan Nicholls | Mattering and Meaning
London-based keyboardist/producer Dan Nicholls (of Y-OTIS) introduces a new album project ‘Mattering And Meaning’ to be released by We Jazz Records on August 13th. Nicholls’ music uses acoustic piano as its key element, transporting the instrument into new territories that sound remarkably natural and organic, whilst displaying a strong kinship with the world of abstract […]
Phil Stroud | Untitled
Fresh from Perth’s most prolific percussion den, we’re proud to introduce GCR006: The keenly-awaited debut LP from local rhythm magician Phil Stroud. Presented in an absorbing listening arc and captured with crystal clarity, this self-titled slow burner is an artful and meditative journey, filled out with straight-up danceable joy. In just over an hour, Stroud […]
Masayoshi | Fujita Bird Ambience
Bird Ambience brings several fresh changes for the artist. Until now, Fujita would separate his acoustic solo recordings, the electronic dub made under his El Fog alias, and his experimental improvisations with contemporaries such as Jan Jelinek. The new album sees him unite all these different facets for the first time into one singular vision. […]
Mammal Hands | Captured Spirits
Mammal Hands are pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated fourth album ‘Captured Spirits’, released 11th September via Manchester tastemaker record label, Gondwana Records. Consisting of saxophonist Jordan Smart, pianist Nick Smart and drummer and tabla player Jesse Barrett, the trio have forged a growing reputation for their hypnotic fusion of jazz […]
Foshe & Horatio Luna | Nice To Meetcha
Zigi Blau on keys, Mike Bentley on drums, Henry Hicks on bass. Fully improvised, recorded in fish bones tone shack. Engineered by Fabian Hunter and mixed by Mike Bentley. Nice To Meetcha by Foshe & Horatio Luna
Zodiac | Stromatolite
Zodiac is a project by electric cellist Kotaro Saito and acoustic cellist Mitsuko Arai. They give you the spectacular sound of 2 different types of cello. We want you to experience a sound you’ve never heard before. Ryota Nozaki who has produced and arranged “Elephant and a barbar” and “Hizuru” has also produced this album […]