Reuben James | Tunnel Vision
British singer, songwriter and pianist Reuben James’ virtuoso jazz techniques and soulful, evocative voice have led him to be widely regarded as one of the most exciting and creatively assured artists to have emerged in recent years. He now released his one hour EP “Tunnel Vision”. Although perhaps best known for his ongoing collaborations with […]
The Brkn Record | The Architecture Of Oppression Part 1
The Brkn Record is a new project led and produced by Jake Ferguson, the co-founder and bass player for the UK’s foundational deep jazz outfit the Heliocentrics. With fellow Heliocentrics co-founder and legendary drummer Malcolm Catto, Ferguson has been a regular collaborator with globally recognised artists including Archie Shepp, Mulatu Astatke, Melvin Van Peebles, Orlando […]
Lady Wray | Piece Of Me
Big Crown Records is proud to present “Piece of Me”, the sophomore full length offering from Lady Wray. This is something of a homecoming for Nicole. Where her 2016 solo debut “Queen Alone” leaned more towards Soul and R&B with tinges of hip-hop, this record changes the mixture. It’s still R&B with the textures of […]
Big Crown Records | Demoitis Vol. 1
Sometimes the demo recording of a song has a vibe that cannot be duplicated. Whether that first recording is a voice memo on your phone or half haphazardly recorded with one mic in the room, there’s an undeniable charm to these recordings. If you spend some time listening to them, when the “real” recording is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eddie Chacon | Pleasure, Joy and Happiness
This is a thoughtfully considered album of quiet, confident R&B: it doesn’t jump out at you, but rather gets in you. Produced by John Carroll Kirby, the like-minded artist and collaborator with Frank Ocean and Solange Knowles, it features restrained percussion from Kanye West’s Sunday Service drummer Lamar Carter. Celestial soul as a break from […]
Sudan Archives | Athena
Sudan Archives released her new album “Athena”. She first emerged as an avant-garde violinist who channeled her playing through loop pedals. Then songwriter, vocal performer, and beat-maker. She’s captivated audiences at festivals around the world, touring her trail-blazing EPs Sudan Archives (2017) and Sink (2018). Sudan’s many identity coalesces in her debut album, Athena: a […]
Jitwam | Honeycomb
With his roots in Assam, northeast India, and his hustle now based in Brooklyn, the psychedelic soul-savant known as jitwam. will officially drop his second album on the Copenhagen-based label Tartelet Records in May 2019. To mark its release, a music video to the album’s opener “busstop” was shot in the exhilarating city of Mumbai […]
Reginald Omas Mamode IV | Where We Going?
New Reginald Omas Mamode IV album “Where We Going?” is coming May 10th on Bandcamp. “Where We Going?” was partly recorded on a journey to the Mascarene Islands in search of family roots. ‘he album is reflective of the search for this lineage, which branches from ancient Mauritian Maroons – whose rich heritage, […]
Children Of Zeus | Travel Light
It’s been a long road leading to this album for Tyler Daley and Konny Kon. They first embarked on their expedition into the music game two decades back – Tyler entered the scene as a songwriter, producer and vocalist, originally under the moniker Hoodman, whilst Konny began MCing, DJing and beat-making for hip hop crews […]
Gabriel Garzón-Montano | Jardín
On his debut LP “Jardín”, Gabriel Garzón-Montano sings of the struggles and uncertainties of living in America today, and the universal challenges of love. A Brooklyn-born and raised child of immigrant parents, Gabriel’s aesthetic is an extension of his French-Colombian heritage. His influence is a pastiche of Bach sonatas, Cumbia records, and the machine gun […]
Lee Fields & The Expressions | Special Night
Lee Fields released his new album “Special Night” on Big Crown Records. The album was produced by Leon Michels and Thomas Brenneck, and brilliantly performed by the Expressions. “Special Night” was written, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely to tape in three weeks at the legendary Diamond Mine Studios in Queens, NY. It is also the first record in […]
food for my soul | vol. 51
After a two years hiatus, i finally uploaded the new episode of bklyn’s ‘Food For My Soul’ compilation series. #51 is a slow but powerful selection of soul by great artists such as Kool Blues, Black Merda, Lee Bonds, Eunice Collins, Albert Smith, Thomas East, or Eddie Finley. Unmixed 50 minutes of music – enjoy. Listen below – Find more bklyn ‘Soul Food’ on Mixcloud.
guts & mambo | beach diggin‘ vol. 3
Guts and Mambo are about to release the third volume of their beach-soundtrack series. “Beach Diggin’ Volume 3” contains 14 rare tropical groove tracks, perfect for a chilled day on the beach. Available on CD, Double LP Gatefold out 10th July on Heavenly Sweetness. Pre-Order direct, on iTunes and Amazon. See the complete tracklist and listen to the snippets after the jump […]
leon bridges | coming home
Leon Bridges‘ first strides as a retro-soul artist prompted comparisons to R&B legends like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. A singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Bridges performed in and around Fort Worth, Texas and stirred up music industry interest with analog recordings, produced by Justin Block and Austin Jenkins of White Denim. Signed to major-label Columbia, his […]
scotch
Swarvy links with bassist Jerry Thompson III and band mate Ryan McKenney to compose “Scotch,” his first official release of original, sample-free music. Channeling the grooves and moods of 70s jazz and funk, Swarvy shapes the raw instrumentation with modern production techniques to make an album that sounds distantly familiar, yet still new and unique […]
magnetica
‘Magnetica’ the new album from Quantic, is out now! The LP finds British born Will “Quantic” Holland revisiting his roots as an electronic producer, blending cutting-edge and distinctive production with elements of folk, reggae, soul, highlife, cumbia and more, and demonstrating the rare quality and artistry that has enchanted fans and tastemakers across the world, over more than a […]