IAMPAUL | Loose Thoughts
After the release of “DaydreamNightwalk” EP back in 2018, “Loose Thoughts” is IAMPAUL’s new instrumental beat-jazz/fusion album. All instruments played, arranged and mixed by himself. Loose Thoughts by IAMPAUL
Aver & Move 78 | The Algorithm Smiles Upon You
Village Live Records is proud to present “The Algorithm Smiles Upon You”, the debut EP by Aver & Move 78. The Berlin-based band consists of Doron Segal on keyboards, Nir Sabag on drums, Hal Strewe on bass and Aver on sampler and production. The eight tracks of their EP are crafted from hours of studio […]
Telemakus | The New Heritage
Northern Californian composer/pianist Telemakus’ long awaited LP ‘The New Heritage’ has finally arrived, and with it the artist takes a step into a new artistic beginning. Telemakus’ work has stemmed to highly creative composition and arrangement, generating a spirited album tackling the themes of exploration, wonder, and innocence. This album’s foundation lies at the intersection […]
Gangster Doodles | Gangster Music Vol.2
For Gangster Doodles working on Gangster Music Vol 1 “was one of the most satisfying & fun projects I’ve been able to be a part of and the idea of continuing the series was a no-brainer. Thankfully All City was interested in keeping the party going” If it aint broke and all that – this […]
Opek | Corners
Drummer and producer Opek couldn’t have made this album alone, nor would he have wanted to, because the magic comes from collaboration. For the album ‘Corners’, Opek invited some of his favorite musicians from the Ruhr area for each and every track. Sometimes the guests were invited as soloists (Julius van Rhee on ‘The Lighthouse’), […]
Jazzbois | Jazzbois Goes Blunt II
The Jazzbois trio from Budapest released their new album “Jazzbois Goes Blunt II” via Blunt Shelter Records. “So so excited to finally share with all of you what we’ve been working on, in and out of lockdown, this album was our escape for 2020. All tracks, just as with the previous record, were recorded in multiple sessions […]
Arjuna Oakes & Serebii | Reset
Aotearoa based artists and frequent collaborators Arjuna Oakes and Serebii find middle ground whilst still letting their individual voices shine on their upcoming EP “First Nights.” Serebii is the alias of New Zealand Artist Callum Mower, an accomplished musician and producer based in Wellington. Arjuna Oakes is a singer/songwriter and producer, also based in Wellington. […]
Little Simz | Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
“Introvert” is an expansive piece of music that begins with a mighty orchestral fanfare and doesn’t let up as Simz peels off bars that grapple with fear, frustration, and possibility on both a personal and more universal level. “My speech ain’t involuntary,” Simz raps, “Project with intention straight from my lungs/I’m a black woman and […]
Pink Siifu | GUMBO’!
“I love everything. I really do. I love Nirvana. I love Pink Floyd. I love Sun Ra. I love Dungeon Family. I love Parliament. I love James Brown. I love Prince. I love Cameo. I’m gonna try to make all of this shit before I die, so I don’t ever want n****s to get stale […]
El Michels Affair & Liam Bailey | Ekundayo Inversions
There has always been a Reggae influence in the music of El Michels Affair. From their cover of “Hung Up On My Baby” done in a Reggae style, to the general sound and approach that permeates Leon’s production style. While recording Bailey’s 2020 Ekundayo album, they did some straight forward reggae tunes inspired by different […]
Children Of Zeus | Balance
Following the release of their debut album ‘Travel Light’ in 2018 (which featured in numerous ‘Album of the Year’ lists), Tyler Daley and Konny Kon spent the next two years extensively touring the UK, Europe, Australia and South Africa. With shows on ice over the last 12 months, Children of Zeus took the time to […]
Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band | Expansions
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, the mysterious steel pan outfit hailing from Hamburg, Germany have amassed a cult following around the globe. With a slew of classic 7”s and two critically acclaimed full length albums, they set a high bar for themselves, one they clearly intend on pushing even higher with this new offering. On […]
Twit One | Objets Trouvés
„Objets Trouvés“ is Twit One’s third solo album on Melting Pot Music. If we count in his projects with Hulk Hodn (as Testiculo Y Uno), Summers Sons (as Syrup), Lazy Jones (as Flatpocket), Count Bass D and Fleur Earth, we are looking at 10+ LPs (LP stands for longplayer and we emphasize on this because […]
Madlib | Sound Ancestors
Music by Madlib. Recorded in LA over the course of some years. Edited, Arranged and Mastered by Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet at his home and when he was on a plane going places. Lacquered by Bernie Grundman in L.A. Art direction by Errol Richardson. Photography by Richard Foster. Eothen Alapatt got this record ready […]
Mama Odé | Tales & Patterns of the Maroons (Instrumentals)
Instrumental version of the latest album by brothers Reginald Omas Mamode IV and Jeen Bassa as Mama Odé. Reginald Omas Mamode IV’s three solo albums – 2016’s s/t debut, 2017’s ‘Children of Nu’ and 2019’s ‘Where We Going’ – received continued critical success from Mojo (“A brand-new-retro delight”), Mixmag (“Peckham beat brilliance”), Q (“Superb”), Record […]
Jahari Masamba Unit | Pardon My French
Drums: Karriem Riggins. Instruments: Madlib. We would have called it Spiritual Jazz but Phil Ranelin told us to call it Black Classical Music. We are proud to announce the long-awaited debut album from Jahari Masamba Unit, Pardon My French. Among all of the projects Madlib presented as part of his Jazz Universe, this collaboration was […]
Wyl & Wun Two | We Talk Tomorrow
Five consecutive days of studio sessions with Wun Two (SP404) and Leon Mache (Bass, Synth), Leon Raum (Drums, Percussion) and Marco Zügner (Rhodes, Saxophone) aka producer trio WYL, led to a timeless album filled with soul, jazz and latin influences. For the very first time, Wun Two did not make the beats on his own […]
Bastien Keb | The Killing of Eugene Peeps
Bastien Keb presents his third album, ‘The Killing of Eugene Peeps’, an ode to Giallo, 70s crime flicks, and French new wave cinema. Befit with downbeat anti-ballads, psychedelic folk, and warped soliloquies, the music is an imagined score to a film that exists only in Keb’s mind. The album was conceived, composed, performed, and produced […]