favourite things | 9.16
Lee Fields & The Expressions, DeRobert & The Half-Truths, Charles Bradley, Bobby Oroza, René Schier, Isaiah Rashad feat. Sir, Reginald Omas Mamode IV, Aaron Abernathy feat. Phonte & Black Milk, NxWorries, Josh Hey, Tall Black Guy feat. Yusef Rumperfield, Mndsgn, Dennis Ayler, Torii Wolf feat. Rapsody, Unda, White Glock, SumoChief feat. OthaSoul, Like, K-Lone & […]
Henry Wu & Tito Wun | 27 Karat Years
Henry Wu & Tito Wun take the listener on a worldly journey with this collaborative release, recorded over seven days in the legendary former Kraftwerk studio “Electro Müller” in Düsseldorf. Henry Wu has collaborated with artists such as K15, releasing music on 22a, Eglo and Rhythm Section International to name a few. Tito Wun, also […]
John Ellis | Evolution: Seeds & Streams
John Ellis was a founder member of legendary The Cinematic Orchestra and contributed heavily to their albums “Everyday” and “Man With The Movie Camera”. He has also worked with the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae and Lilly Allen and led his own trio and big-band. His Gondwana Records debut “Evolution: Seeds & Streams” is a […]
josef leimberg | astral progressions
Trumpeter and composer Josef Leimberg released his debut full-length “Astral Progressions”. Leimberg gained a unique level of traction with his work on the multiple Grammy Award winning Kendrick Lamar LP “To Pimp A Butterfly”. Credited under the LoveDragon moniker with Terrace Martin, his time with “To Pimp A Butterfly” only represents a small fragment of his accomplishments. […]
nxworries | yes lawd!
Last December, Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge put out the “Link Up & Suede” EP, their first release as NxWorries. The Los Angeles duo have now announced their debut LP, “Yes Lawd!”, which will be released on October 21st via Stones Throw. “On Yes Lawd!”, .Paak – who calls the album “my best work” – plays […]
the gaslamp killer | instrumentalepathy
With many new roads traveled over the last few years, The Gaslamp Killer is back with the full-length LP “Instrumentalepathy”. The new LP features Gonjasufi, Miguel Atwood Ferguson, Niki Randa, Kid Moxie, Mophono, Amir Yaghmai and The Heliocentrics. As many know, GLK used the triumphs of battling a near death experience three years ago when […]
mick jenkins | the healing component
Jayson Jenkins, better known as Mick Jenkins now released his long-awaited debut album “The Healing Component”. The LP holds 15 tracks, featuring productions with BadBadNotGood, Kaytranada and Joey Purp affiliate THEMPeople. You can listen to three tracks of the LP, collaboration with BadBadNotGood on “Drowning”, the lead single “Spread Love” and “Fall Through”, co-produced by Kaytranada and Joey Purp. […]
paternoster | paternoster
Now Again’s first reissue of Austrian prig-psych masterpiece done with the band’s participation. This is an LP whose original pressing has sold for nearly $10,000. Paternoster is an indescribable trip influenced by Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, and Procol Harum, but unique to true to itself. Available now on HHV or direct via Now Again Records.
favourite things | 8.16
Our Soundcloud playlist series for august 2016 holds tracks by: Scott Xylo feat. Low Leaf, Mo Kolours, Earl Sweatshirt feat. Knxwledge, Mick Jenkins feat. BADBADNOTGOOD, Holy Smoke aka Jeremiah Jae & Zeroh, Isaiah Rashad, Mono:Massive & Philanthrope, Michael Christmas & Prefuse 73 feat. Pervana, GoldLink feat. Ciscero, Dexter, Daisuke Tanabe, Rob Finucane, Butcher Brown, Big […]
yussef kamaal | black focus
The borders between London’s musical tribes have always been porous. For Yussef Kamaal, the sound of the capital – with its hum of jungle, grime and broken beat – has shaped a self-taught, UK-tipped approach to playing jazz. In the states, the genre’s long-running to-and-fro with hip hop – from Robert Glasper to Kamasi Washington […]
shabaka & the ancestors | wisdom of elders
“Wisdom of the Elders” was recorded in Johannesburg in 2015 on one of many trips Shabaka Hutchings took there to immerse himself in the country’s rich musical heritage. The album is a psalm in nine parts. An episodic unfurling of a sonic journey across the Atlantic. “The grand scheme of this album is to present […]
va | pacifics vol. 2
The second installment of UKNOWY’s “Pacifics” holds beats by well known producers such as Lokke, Ahwlee, FloFilz, MFakka, Tropico, B8TA, vesa., Fitzroy, Lanzo, Murko, Gelanadius, Twit One, beatboxbandit, Awlnight, Peter Clinton, haNN_11. Releases August 26 on UKNOWY music, available for pre-order on Bandcamp.
favourite things | 7.16
Woodkid feat. Nils Frahm, Nas & Erykah Badu, Saafron, Will Sessions, Josh Hey, Jonwayne, Eets, MFakka, René Schier, Tenderlonious, Mo Kolours feat. Jonwayne, Smino, Lxa, Digitalluc, Stro Elliot, Chris Keys, Beatboxbandit, Swarvy, Pink Siifu, Pablo Queu, AbJo, CRU, Mndsgn, Arima Eddra, Sampa The Great, Jesse Boykins III feat. Kilo Kish & Little Simz, A Tribe […]
darkhouse family | solid gold
First Word Records introduce the new EP from their latest signings Darkhouse Family. The production duo consisting of Don Leisure and Metabeats have previously released music through Fat City and Earnest Endeavours, building up a dedicated fanbase that includes Gilles Peterson, Gaslamp Killer and Lefto. The “Solid Gold EP” is the start of a new chapter […]
favourite things | 6.16
Our soundcloud-selection for june 2016, „favourite things 6.16“ holds 1,5 hours of new music. The Set features tracks through various styles of music, by artists and producers such as Jonwayne, Sigmund Washington, Black Milk, Snoop Dogg, A Country Called Earth & Yassin Bey, Jeedo, DJ Shadow featuring Nils Frahm & Matthew Halsall, Kuba Kapsa Ensemble, Jono McCleery by Anthony Valadez, […]
sonzeira | tam tam tam reimagined
“Tam Tam Tam Reimagined” is another album to come from Gilles Peterson’s Sonzeira project. The second album picks up where the first one left off. Where Brasil Bam Bam Bam brought together the all-stars of Brazilian music, this album focuses on a key moment in the country’s history; a record made at a crucial moment serves […]
mogillah | coney island
Check out Paxico Records upcoming new concept album by Brooklyn, NY grown producer Mogillah: “Coney Island is a audio dedication to my hometown of Brooklyn, New York, but it also serves as a musical thank you card to all of my family and friends whose helped me become the man that I am today. This album is the […]
favourite things | 5.16
The soundcloud selection ‘favourite things 5.16’ contains two hours with 28 songs and productions by artists such as Robert Glasper and Black Sheep Dres, 30/70 Collective, Patrick Page, Moses Boyd, Floating Points, Quiet Dawn, Jamila Woods, JMSN, Pawcut, Sly Johnson & TAGi, Kznc with Jasperino, Swarvy with Matt Houston & Josh Hey, A Country Called Earth aka Yasiin Bey, Jonwayne, Fredfades […]