lonely daze
“Lonely Daze” the first song taken from the Kate Tempest album “Everybody Down”, released 19 May on Big Dada. “Everybody Down” has twelve ‘chapters’ telling one long, inspired story, a unique, one-off project and comes produced in its entirety by Dan Carey (Bat For Lashes, M.I.A + Hot Chip). The track is available for free download when […]
old friend
“Old Friend” is the second EP from Manchester based producer Matt Brewer aka Frameworks. Lead track “Old Friend” is a collaboration with fellow Mancunian JP Cooper, with echoes of Terry Callier and Cinematic Orchestra, it’s a haunting song, punctuated with lush string arrangements and an outstanding vocal performance from JP. Belleruche’s Kathrin DeBoer features on “Breaks My […]
the antidote
Brooklyn-based producer, composer, Taylor McFerrin is set to release his first full length LP, “Early Riser”, on June 2014 on Brainfeeder. Hear the first track from the album, “The Antidote” feat. Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote). You can order your copy of the album on LP, CD and digitally from the Ninjashop and iTunes. Equally influenced by the […]
favourite things | 3.14
The soundcloud selection for march’14 holds another 41 great tracks by bklyn’s favourite artists, producers and beat-makers. Remixes by Kaytranada, Fink’s modern folk, jazz by BadBadNotGood, soul by Ruth Koleva and Lee Fields. HipHop songs by Mobb Deep and Freddie Gibbs, beats by Black Milk, Apollo Brown, and J Dilla. Check out our monthly selection “favourite […]
footprints
Jazz & Milk is back with a brand new compilation series featuring previously unreleased tracks by international label artists, friends & family! Everyone familiar with Jazz & Milk probably knows about the importance of musical diversity to the label’s spirit. However, once you listen closer you will definitely hear the connecting force, a rhythmic and […]
favourite things | 2.14
Our feburary soundcloud playlist contains 45 selected tracks, out of various genres – from hip-hop, jazz, soul and electronic music. Check out the monthly selection “favourite things” on bklyn’s daily updated soundcloud page.
friendly bacteria
Andy Carthy aka Mr. Scruff is due to release his first studio album since 2008’s Ninja Tune, on May 19th. “Friendly Bacteria” features vocals by some of his friends, Robert Owens, Vanessa Freeman and Denis Jones. You can listen to the first track off the album “Render Me” featuring Denis Jones. Order your copy of the album on 2LP, CD and digitally from […]
expansion sound vol. 1
To celebrate the relaunch of their musical family, enjoy 30 tracks of soulful goodness from the Expansions Collective, as well as some of their extended family. Featuring some tracks by well known producers such as Amin Payne, Buscrates, Handbook, Mecca:83, Moods, Question,Vanilla and many more. The album is available as Bandcamp donation. All profits from this release […]
food
“FOOD” is the upcoming sixth studio album by American recording artist Kelis, due to be released April 21, 2014. It’s her first album to be released under Ninja Tune, which she signed to in 2013. Kelis describes the album as “a kind of unspoken lovefest”. The new album is entirely produced by Dave Sitek and was […]
nabuma rubberband
“Klapp Klapp” is the first single off Little Dragon‘s forthcoming album named “Nabuma Rubberband”. Available in the USA on May 13th on Loma Vista Recordings, in the rest of the world on May 12th on Because Music. Pre-order via iTunes. Listen to some more of Little Dragon’s tunes on Soundcloud.
built on glass
After a few single releases, Chet Faker is finally about to release his debut LP. “Built On Glass” is expected to be released on April 15th. Place your digital pre-order now on iTunes. Listen to his new track “Talk Is Cheap”.
sonic boom vol. 4
Giant Step’s ‘Sonic Boom’ series, compiled by Maiya Norton goes into it’s fourth installment. The current volume features tracks by Iman Omari, BOSCO, Mndsgn, Jessica Newry, Muhsinah, THEESatisfaction, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Joya Mooi, Def Sound, Nikko Gray, Coultrain and Byron The Aquarius. Volume 1, 2 and 3 are still available on Bandcamp. Support: Giant Step | Bandcamp | Maiya Norton
3 years of soulection
On their 3rd Year Anniversary the Soulection Label want to present a compilation that reflects the label and the progression that they have made in these past three years. From the very first release on January 24, 2011 all the way until today. Get the best tracks from each of the releases. Available for free […]
200k
Ninja Tune is giving away a specially curated selection of tracks for their 200k Facebook friends, feat. music from FaltyDL, Illum Sphere, BLee Bannon, Beat Spacek (Steve Spacek), Andreya Triana and more. Download here. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
andrew ashong
We recently blogged a new track of Andrew Ashong‘s upcoming new EP. Below you can now find the soundcloud-stream of the entire EP. “Special” is definitely our favourite track. Out January 27th on Which Way Records. Place your pre-order now on iTunes or Amazon. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | tumblr | Which Way Records
wrong or right
“Wrong or Right” is the title track of Kwabs upcoming 4-track. The release will be out on February 3rd and includes his other tracks “Spirit Fade”, “Last Stand” and a Ben Pearce remix of “Wrong or Right”. Pre-order now on iTunes. Support: Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | tumblr
favourite things | 12.13
Our latest soundcloud selection of december ’13 contains another 43 fine songs by bklyn’s favourite artists and producers. Feel free to check out the playlist and don’t forget, some tracks are free-downloads. Find all previous sets and more music on our soundcloud page.
two syllables volume ten
Another free compilation comes from the guys of First Word Records. The 10th installment of their Two Syllables Compilation series features selected tracks by Teotima, Sleepin’ Giant, Essa,Frameworks, Tall Black Guy, Comfort Fit, Strangelove, Souleance, Yosi Horikawa, Ross McHenry, The Fontanelles, and the Riot Jazz Brass Band. Download below via Bandcamp. Support: Official Page | Bandcamp | Facebook […]