Rachel Kitchlew, SHOLTO, David Bardon | Flirty Ghost
Flirty Ghost is an evocative LP by Rachel Kitchlew, a jazz and contemporary harpist known for pushing the boundaries of her instrument. A blend of jazz, ambient, and experimental sounds, the album was crafted in a spontaneous, deeply personal atmosphere, recorded late at night in the cozy, smoky setting of SFJ headquarters. Inspired by everything […]
Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes
‘Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes’ is the debut album from Gregory Uhlmann (SML, Anna Butterss, Duffy x Uhlmann, Perfume Genius), Josh Johnson (SML, Jeff Parker ETA IVtet & New Breed, Meshell Ndegeocello, Anna Butterss, Leon Bridges), and Sam Wilkes (Sam Gendel, Louis Cole, Chaka Khan). The three improviser/arranger/producers’ impressive individual credits encompass such a wide stylistic pendulum […]
The Vernon Spring | Under a Familiar Sun
Under a Familiar Sun is the new album from The Vernon Spring, the solo project of British composer and producer Sam Beste. Over twelve elegant, empathetic songs, Beste wades into parallel yet opposing dimensions of family devotion and global responsibility in an age of moral uncertainty. Beste’s stunning compositions illuminate a graceful and deliberate approach […]
Astrobal | L’uomo e la natura
Emmanuel Mario returns to Karaoke Kalk with his third album under his Astrobal moniker for the Berlin-based imprint. »L’uomo e la natura« (»Man and Nature«) sees the prolific drummer and producer, who has worked with artists such as Laetitia Sadier and label mate Pink Shabab, take a different musical route than before. The French electronic […]
Sol Monk | New Moves
‘New Moves’, the new long-awaited album by Sol Monk, is a bright piece of sonic alchemy: Joined by Dor Sam’s pulsing bass, Tamuz Dekel’s inspiring guitar, and many other friends, they fused their moves into vibrant soundscapes. “I brought my tunes and the guys poured in their different worlds”, says Sol Monk. Blending Dance, Future […]
bklyn | favourite things 1.25
bklyn favourite things 1.25 – Alabaster DePlume, Eddie Chacon, Suso Sáiz, Gaister feat. Coby Sey, Akihide Monna & Olivia Salvadori, Ak’chamel, Ray Lozano, Oxhy, Phaeleh, Den Grimme Elling, Rosa Brunello, Marlene Ribeiro, Emma DJ, K15, Agile Experiments, Waldo’s Gift, Harrison, Allexa Nava, Cumulus Frisbee, Ivan Ave, Astrobal, Devonanon, Silvan Strauss, Twit One, Lorenzo Bianchi, Mick […]
Ivan Ave | Side Quest Living
Norwegian rapper Ivan Ave has released his latest album, “Side Quest Living,” on February 28, 2025. The 12-track project continues his exploration of soul, jazz, and funk-infused hip-hop, featuring collaborations with artists like Harald Lassen, Sarah Vestrheim, Zee, and Byron the Aquarius. Known for his philosophical lyricism and distinctive voice, Ivan Ave has been a […]
Phi-Psonics | Expanding to One
Phi-Psonics is a spiritual exploration of being together and connecting,” says acoustic bassist Seth Ford-Young of the immersive project he initiated in East Los Angeles in 2016. For his third long-player under the Phi-Psonics banner, Ford-Young marshalled a series of live recordings at Healing Force Of The Universe records in Pasadena, sculpting fourteen tracks, largely […]
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek | Yarın Yoksa
Big Crown Records is proud to present Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek’s latest album Yarın Yoksa. The show stopping intensity of Derya backed by the psychedelic soul of Grup Şimşek with production by Leon Michels has yielded a stand out record that challenges genre with a broad appeal and a powerful message. They refer to […]
Sheldon Agwu | Kintsugi
London-based producer/guitarist Sheldon Agwu has been thinking about creativity as both a general concept and an intimate and crucial element of his own life. Kintsugi is, in a sense, Agwu’s conclusion. Drawing inspiration from a range of artists across a broad spectrum, from Andrew Pekler to Jon Hassell, Thelonious Monk, Rick Rubin, and Madlib, Agwu […]
Okonski | Entrance Music
After nearly two years, Okonski returns with Entrance Music — an album that finds the trio at the height of their improvisational prowess and celebrating the spontaneous and meditative. On the heels of 2023’s debut Magnolia, pianist and leader Steve Okonski has reconvened long-time musical collaborators (Durand Jones and the Indications bandmate Aaron Frazer on […]
Yukimi | For You
Yukimi, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, announces the release of her debut album For You, which is set for release on March 28th on Ninja Tune. Alongside the album announcement, Yukimi shares two new singles, “Sad Makeup” and “Winter Is Not Dead,” both reflecting Yukimi’s free-spirited attitude and vulnerable lyrical […]
Emma-Jean Thackray | Weirdo
Emma-Jean Thackray, the visionary producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, today announces her highly anticipated second album, “Weirdo”, set for release on April 25th via Gilles Peterson’s celebrated record label Brownswood Recordings / Parlophone Records. Known for defying musical boundaries, Thackray’s latest work is a deeply personal and utterly original exploration of selfhood, grief, and gratitude. Drawing […]
Leifur James | Magic Seeds II
Electronic producer and composer Leifur James released ‘Magic Seeds’ via Night Time Stories last November, his most collaborative and personal offering yet. Blurring the lines between genres, James is a rare artist who is capable of driving you to great highs, while opening a magnetising sonic world for you to dive into. A few months […]
OMA | J Dilla Instrumentals Live At Barouche
British band OMA pays tribute to legendary producer J Dilla with their live session “OMA – J DILLA Instrumentals (Live at Barouche 2025)”. Recorded at Barouche in Cornwall, UK, the performance features 26 instrumentals from Dilla’s catalog, reinterpreted by OMA with great attention to detail. The band brings Dilla’s vibe to life with a fresh, […]
Confucius MC X Bastien Keb | Songs For Lost Travellers
Songs For Lost Travellers is a collaborative album by Con and Bastien Keb that merges unexplored pathways between rap, folk, and jazz into a spiritual triumvirate. Each genre is a balancing force within the record. The result is an album unlike either artist have made previously, possibly unlike any record in existence. Songs For Lost […]
Amir ElSaffar & Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch | Inner Spaces
‘Inner Spaces’ is a collaboration between Iraqi-American trumpeter, santur player, vocalist, and composer Amir ElSaffar and electronics virtuoso Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch. The music explores the intersections of Maqam modes of the Middle East, jazz improvisation, and electronics, creating an immersive, richly textured soundscape that is beyond category. Both musicians are experienced masters of their crafts […]
Daylight Robbery | Third Island Suite
British jazz producer Daylight Robbery releases new album ‘Third Island Suite’ (aka ‘Third Eye Land’) on Melting Pot Music. Connecting the dots between Spiritual Jazz, Fusion & Hip-Hop. Recorded in collaboration with New York pianist Nick Marks. Follow-up to his 2022 debut ‘Moons of Jupiter’. Inspired by the John Fowles metafiction novel ‘The Magus’. ‘Third […]