lovers melt
– Flying Lotus released the third installment in his yearly Lovers Melt mixes, again via the Brainfeeder site. In case you missed Part 1 and Part 2. Stream Part 3 below and download here. – “Another mix for your summer – some things you know – some things you may not love” – [haiku url=”http://www.freshselects.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/FRSH-SLCTS-Flying-Lotus-Lovers-Melt-3.mp3″ title=”Flying Lotus […]
now listen to this
Free new tracks and remixes by Funkommunity, The Allergies, Medline, DJ Mentos, Columbia Nights, Prince of Ballard, Scrimshire, Miles Bonny & Brenk Sinatra, Guts and TenDJiz. Download the tracks on their Soundcloud pages (click on tracks).
electro deluxe
After ten years of touring worldwide french band Electro Deluxe are back with their new double live album. This time backed with a big band the album is a musical exploration between jazz, soul and hip-hop. Get your digital copy now via iTunes. Support: Facebook | Official | MySpace | Enzo
don’t keep slient
Batucada Sound Machine from New Zealand are coming to you live at Munich’s Backstage. Delicious Tunes is hosting this event on July 20th. Order your ticket here and check their other live dates. Their current album “Don’t Keep Silent” is available via iTunes. We’re giving away 2×2 guestlist for the event, just send us a eMail with your name/address. Support: Official | […]
the reflex
– The Reflex – with nice remix versions of B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone” or Bob Marley’s classic “Is This Love” he’s bringing the spirit of 70’s remixing to the digital age. He’s giving away several new remixes like The Who, David Bowie, Bob Marley and Wild Cherry – check out his Facebook Page […]
now listen to this
New tracks and remixes by Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra, Basement Freaks, Chief, Dean Blunt, Deheb, Floyd., Herma Puma, Hober Mallow, Moka Only, Shawn Lee and Tall Black Guy … click below for your listening pleasure. –
medicine man
Melbourne funk and soul outfit The Bamboos released their fifth album “Medicine Man”, which is available since 1st of June through Inertia Recordings. The new album features guest such as Daniel Merriweather, Aloe Blacc, Tim Rogers, Bobby Flynn and Megan Washington. Stream the album below and jump to iTunes for purchase. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1818311″ height=”300″ iframe=”false” /] […]
deep in the night
Right in the middle of his US tour, french beat-maker Onra dropped his new EP “Deep In The Night”. Check out the dates and listen to the tracks “L.O.V.E.”, “After Hours” and “Somewhere” off the EP – preview and purchase via iTunes. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | iTunes
fly on it
Tel-Aviv based funk band The Apples are about to release their neu album. “Fly On It” is the 5th album, which captures the essence of their live vibestay – tuned and enjoy two tracks “Thang” and “Powder”. Purchase via Juno. Below you’ll also find their famous version of Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name […]
the shaolin afronauts
Australian afrobeat/jazz band The Shaolin Afronauts are back with their new EP. After the debut album “Flight Of The Ancients”, their new EP (Brooklyn) – released via London’s Freestyle Records – contains the lead-track off their upcoming album “Quest Under Capricorn”. Available here or here. Support: Official | Facebook | Freestyle Records
fuse the witches
Following on from Jesse Futerman‘s debut EP “Super Basement” last year, he’s back with “Fuse The Witches” a 7-track EP that builds further upon his distinctive jazz-breaks sound. Release date is June 4th via Jus Like Music Records. “With Fuse The Witches I am attempting to keep the sound of Super Basement while creating a more […]
wasser
Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie from swiss released their 2nd EP titled “Wasser” via Soul Section. Name your price and download the album below. “Wasser means ‘Water’ in English. The reality is that everybody needs water, water is nature, water is real, it’s fresh and peaceful. All the tracks within this EP are very chill. We both […]
the essence vol. 1
The Ruffcats debut funk/soul album “The Essence Vol. 1” dropps this friday (25th) via Melting Pot Music. You can now stream the entire album below via bandcamp. Purchase via HHV or MPM Store. The Essence Vol. 1 by The Ruffcats Support: Official | Facebook | Melting Pot Music
high heels
The Hidden Jazz Quartett comes along with a new 7″ single featuring Omar on vocals and they don’t take a prisoner on this Jazz & Soul track while Lack Of Afro makes a strong 60s statement on his “High Heels” version. Get it via bandcamp. Support: Agogo Records | Soundcloud
odd stones
Berlin based funk band The Ruffcats are about to release their debut album “The Essence Vol. 1” via Melting Pot Music. Pre-Order via HHV in stores on May 25th. Listen to the first single “Ruffriff” below and download here (right click). [haiku url=”http://3552.cleverreach.de/c/6431819/4b82ce5014d” title=”The Ruffcats – Ruffriff”] The Ruffcats – Ruffriff Support: Official // Facebook // […]
take from me
Sydney soul/funk band DOJO CUTS are about to release their 2nd album “Take From Me”, featuring vocals of Roxie Ray. Get it via Bandcamp. This much anticipated follow-up to their debut full-length sees the band taking it back to the roots of soul, but at the same time giving a nod to contemporary funk. With the liner […]
rocket juice & the moon
Damon Albarn (Gorillaz, Blur), Tony Allen and Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) founded their supergroup “Rocket Juice and the Moon”. During the last year the group recorded a couple of dozen instrumentals, the final 18 tracks on the album features Erykah Badu, M.anifest, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and the Malian keyboardist Cheick Tidiane Seck. It’s a mix of Afrobeat, Afrofunk and […]
funkommunity
Funkommunity, a new group founded by producer Isaac Aesili and Rachel Fraser. Isaac’s musical vita includes Opensouls, Solaa and Eru Dangerspiel. Isaac and Rachel first met as members of the Recloose Live band and clicked from start. After collaborating on Isaac’s solo album “Eye See”, they set up Funkommunity, a project that grew into a five […]