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.
inner fire
The Souljazz Orchestra from Canada are about to release their new LP “Inner Fire”. They’ve now dropped the official video for the cover version of Andy Bey and Gary Bartz Ntu Troop’s “Celestial Blues”. It’s created from public domain NASA documentary footage from the 80′s, Pre-order the Inner Fire LP via iTunes, available from February 25th via Strut Records Support: Official […]
rising son
Ascendant trumpeter and composer Takuya Kuroda makes his Blue Note debut with the release of “Rising Son”, produced by José James. The album finds Kuroda stepping forth to helm James’ remarkable band (keyboardist Kris Bowers, bassist Solomon Dorsey, drummer Nate Smith, trombonist Corey King) plus vocal contributions from James (“Everybody Loves The Sunshine”) and a […]
wicked jazz connection
The Wicked Jazz Connection from Amsterdam/Netherland, soon release their new self-titled album “The Wicked Jazz Connection”. Stream “My Sugar My Salt” featuring the voice of Berenice van Leer, and “The City” below. Album due out in 2014, stay tuned. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
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.
quatermass sessions 1
Returning after their “13 Degrees of Reality” album with a full on volley of psychedelic-funk songs first heard on Gaslamp Killer’s HELIO x GLK EP, the Heliocentrics offer nine tracks that Rolling Stone describe as “…sprawling, with percussive patterns that suddenly morph into extraterrestrial sound blasts and opaque, detouring patterns.” Grab an free download of the Jeremy Steig inspired […]
if you knew her
Zara McFarlane‘s sophomore album is slated for an early 2014 release. On her new project she’s featuring NYC’s Leron Thomas on vocals and trumpet. Release on 20th January 2014, now available to pre-order on iTunes. Support:Facebook | Brownswood Recordings | Soundcloud
favourite things | 11.13
Our monthly soundcloud-selection for november holds 50 tracks, out of various genres. Some of the songs are well known to our facebook-/twitter-readers. The artist-list ist quiet long, please see below and check out the artists pages. The december-selection is now open!
dalmak
We’re late on this – Esmerine‘s new album “Dalmak” emphatically confirms that the group has indeed continued writing, exploring and collaborating – definitively extending its horizons in this new iteration of the band’s trajectory. Bruce Cawdron (marimba) resigned from his seat as drummer for Godspeed You! Black Emperor in 2012, allowing him to focus more fully […]
a journey too far
Nostalgia 77 is excited to announce his new album, “A Journey Too Far”, will be out on 10th February 2014. The fifth studio LP under the Nostalgia 77 name finds the hugely respected producer, composer, songwriter and guitarist further developing his creative partnership with the beguiling German singer Josa Peit, as well as featuring additional […]
avant garde series | sun ra
Volume three of the Cosmic Compositions Avant Garde compilation series is a dedication to Saturn born composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher “Sun Ra”. The collection holds tracks by well known beat-makers and producers. This compilation is a free/name your price download with all money raised being donated to the Philippines typhoon […]
hiatus kaiyote live
Our friends MunichOpenMinded and M94.5 presents famous HiATUS KAiYOTE live on sunday december 1st at munich’s Atomic Cafe. Support comes by SOiA and DJ OLiNCLUSiVE. Tickets are still available here. See further details on the Facebook Event. You can now win two tickets for the event – just write us an email including your name, wi’ll pick two winners and let you know. (lottery […]
offering for anxious
After what seemed like an eternity, Diggs Duke is about to dropp new music. His upcoming album is entitled “Offering For Anxious”, and will be released via Brownswood Recordings. The first track off the album is ready for your eardrums, listen to “Harsh Words With The Oracle” below. Place your pre-order now on here – release date is December […]
gatekeeper
Eska offers an elegant mixture of acoustic, electronic, folk, soul and psychedelia, soundscape textures, harmony and virtuoso vocal performance. You can now pre-order her new EP “Gatekeeper” via Pledge Music. The EP features 4 new songs by ESKA plus a rework & a digital booklet including all song lyrics in the liner notes. Support: Official | […]