hex
Toshia Matsurra formly of the United Future Organisation (U.F.O.)., drummer Midorin of Soil & Pimp Sessions, Kan Sano (Keyboard) and Yoshihito “P” Koizumi (Bass) are HEX. Their first album fuses jazz with some electronic sounds. ‘Tokyo Blues’ featuring Ed Motta and a rework of ‘Osaka Blues’ with Japanese singer Yoshie Nakano. Available now in Japan, release in Europe by end of may. […]
favourite things | 4.14
Our soundcloud selection for april is now closed and ready for streaming. 4.14 is a selection of 45 great songs and remixes, randomly arranged. Some songs are free downloads! Check out our latest selections on the daily updated soundcloud page.
funklifesavers
Funkbademeister & Count Lazy present their debut tape “FUNKLIFESAVERS” with the complicity of Radio Juicy. The title reflects its content, the two Swiss beatmakers of the collective called Funklifesavers provides you 40 minutes filled with their finest beats for the summer. Free download on Bandcamp.
simple
Skalpel returns with new tunes after a lengthy sabbatical. Duo, established by composers and producers well known in broadly defined electronic music circles. Their trademark was referencing a rich heritage of Polish jazz of the 1960s and the 1970s, with inspiration taken from the likes of Komeda, Stańko, Urbaniak and molding all of those retro […]
please rewind
The Moonchild trio from L.A. released their second album. “Please Rewind” is a very soulful jazz influenced album. The vocal additions comes by Amber, have a listen to the whole album below. Order your copy now on Bandcamp and iTunes.
if 2.0
Ninja Tune and London record shop If Music teamed up again for the second volume of their compilation series “if”. The new installment features exclusive tracks by Heidi Vogel, Jono McCleery, Slowly Rolilng Camera, DJ Saturn & Annabel, The Wach , Mark Motherbaugh, Jhelisa Anderson, Roy Harper, The New World Percussion Ensemble, Archimedes Badkar, Phillip Lambro, Bayete (Todd Cochran) and […]
Agorà
The AGORÀ Ensemble is a switzerland based jazz ensemble with voice, strings and piano trio. Influences are Jazz, world- and folk-music. Their first release is out on Morpheus Records, now available on Bandcamp. Stream the entire album below, including their reinterpretation of Gil Scott-Heron’s “I’m New Here”.
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 […]
philippe edison
We introduce Philippe Edison, he’s a Modern Jazz & Electronic producer and musician from Houston, Texas. His productions are inspired by Jazz Fusion and Hip Hop. We’ve made a soundcloud-selection of some tunes and made them available for streaming below. Be sure to check his recent releases on Bandcamp.
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 […]
while you were sleeping
José James has announced a June 10 release date for his new album, “While You Were Sleeping”, his fifth studio album and his second album for Blue Note Records. “While You Were Sleeping” is the follow-up to his widely acclaimed R&B and jazz steeped “No Beginning No End”, and signals a new creative direction for […]
woodstock sessions vol. 2
Late last summer Medeski Martin & Wood entered the studio with multi-genre experimental guitarist Nels Cline (Wilco) to play in front of a live audience as part of the studio concert series, “Woodstock Sessions”. It’s a live record created in the studio! Release date is set for the album is April 22. Pre-order on Amazon.
sustain
After the first track “CS60” off their upcoming third album “III” (Out May 6th), BadBadNotGood now returns with a new single. “Sustain” and “Can’t Leave The Night” dropped recently via Innovative Leisure. Purchase the tracks on iTunes. The Toronto trio consisting of Chester Hansen, Alex Sowinski and Matt Tavares comment their recent release … This album is actually entirely instrumental […]
v2.0
“Hopopono” is the first track, lifted from the upcoming new GoGo Penguin project by pianist Chris Illingworth and drummer Rob Turner. The album entitled “v2.0” will be released on Gondwana Records on Monday 17th March 2014. It is available on CD and vinyl pre-order from the Gondwana Records shop (www.gondwanarecords.com) or on Bandcamp.
friede freude
Melodiesinfonie will soon release his debut album on Boyoom Connective. “Friede Freude” which translates with “peace and joy” is a statement of a young talented musician who proofs once again that a cheerful mind can create awesome music that will cheer up even the grumpiest soul. Preview mix and first song below. Release date is March […]
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 […]
2.0.1.1
“2.0.1.1.” is the latest soul-jazz fusion release by japanese pianist Kan Sano. The new album features wonderful vocals by Benny Sings, Monday Michiru, Maya Hatch, Marter and Kenichi Hasegawa. The album is now out and available on iTunes or Amazon. Stream a preview mix below.
favourite things | 1.14
2014 first volume of our soundcloud selection “favourite things” holds 47 selected tracks. Check out all previous sets and more music on our soundcloud page.