Mick Jenkins | A Murder of Crows
With A Murder of Crows, Mick Jenkins and British producer EMIL deliver an 11-track collaboration that feels dark, cinematic, and uncompromising. Jenkins brings his signature lyricism—mixing introspection, social critique, and poetic imagery—while EMIL’s production provides moody backdrops rooted in jazz texture, subtle electronics, and a restrained but immersive atmosphere. From the opener “Dream Catchers”, where […]
Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Lau Nau | A Few We Remember
A Few We Remember is the new album by Jonah Parzen-Johnson and Lau Nau. The recording debut for the new duo of Finnish composer Lau Nau, aka Laura Naukkarinen, and American baritone saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson, it cycles between moments of knotty ambience, whispered melody, and innocent tinkering, as the duo improvises over 8 narrative scores […]
Lady Wray | Cover Girl
Lady Wray returns with Cover Girl, her third album on Big Crown Records, and a radiant celebration of self-love, growth, and joy. Opening with the affirming “My Best Step,” the record blends ‘60s/’70s soul, disco, gospel, and ‘90s R&B/hip-hop influences into a deeply personal and empowering sound. It marks a new chapter for Nicole Wray—one […]
Islandman | Island5
slandman reimagines the deep-rooted sounds of Anatolia through a modern lens. To them, this music isn’t frozen in time — it’s alive, shifting, and always becoming. Tradition, in their hands, isn’t something to preserve in glass, but something to carry, stretch, and let grow. To be released in the autumn of 2025, their fifth studio […]
Sven Wunder | Daybreak
At daybreak, as sunlight travels through the atmosphere and begins to reach Earth’s surface, daylight gradually emerges. This marks the transition from night to the beginning of a brand-new day. As the temperature rises—especially after clear, calm nights—relative humidity decreases, and mist, formed of tiny suspended droplets, begins to evaporate. Warm air rises and cool […]
bklyn | favourite things 8.25
bklyn favourite things 8.25 – El Michels Affair, Lord Of The Isles, Astrid Engberg feat. Jonas Cook, Jaywalk and The Cadillacs, Illa J and Ash Walker, Yoni Mayraz feat. Fly Anakin, Makaya McCraven, SUCADO, Ancient Infinity Orchestra, Saul Williams feat. Aja Monet, Fata Morgana, Wilder Maker feat. Joseph Shabason, Morcheeba feat. Oscar #Worldpeace, Robert Glasper, […]
Jaywalk & The Cadillacs | Whitewalls & Harmonies
Jaywalk and The Cadillacs is a dynamic soul duo blending vintage aesthetics with modern groove. Their music is a fusion of timeless soul, jazz-infused rhythms, and contemporary production, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. With a deep appreciation for classic artistry, they craft records that embody rich storytelling, smooth instrumentation, and an […]
Psychedelic Sounds From The Soul Of Invisible Inc
The second volume of Invisible Inc’s 10-year anniversary celebrations has landed, hot on the heels of the scorching first volume. Where Volume 1 focussed on the dub-style, electronic and ambient side of the label’s output, the second volume leans towards the ‘psych’ side of the label. As has been a consistent pattern with the label […]
Women In Jazz | Women In Jazz
Women in Jazz – New Voices. New Perspectives. The upcoming Women in Jazz album is a bold showcase of some of the most exciting female artists shaping the sound of modern jazz today. Curated and produced by the Women in Jazz platform, the record brings together established names and emerging talents across a wide musical […]
Jerk | As Night Falls
‘as night falls’ is the latest release from Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Jerk (Joshua Kinney) – a moody, shape-shifting EP that traces the arc of a single night. Made in close collaboration with drummer and longtime friend Martine Wade, the project moves through moments of tension, introspection, and groove-driven release. Across eight tracks, Kinney weaves […]
Tortoise | Touch
After nine years, Tortoise return with ‘Touch‘ —an album of cinematic, wordless compositions shaped by distance, adaptation, and deep collaboration. Created across studios in Chicago, L.A., and Portland, it’s the band’s first project not built entirely in one room—yet it’s remarkably cohesive. The five members, scattered geographically, adapted their usual jam-based process into fragmented, patient […]
Ebi Soda | Frank Dean And Andrew
Ebi Soda return with their third album frank dean and andrew—a chaotic, genre-defying dive into jazz, post-punk, grime, and UK electronic textures. Born from jam sessions in a remote farmhouse, the record pushes their “punk jazz” ethos further while embracing cinematic weirdness and distorted moods. Tracks like red in tokyo (ft. Jianbo) cut through with […]
Fabiano do Nascimento | Cavejaz
Rio de Janeiro guitarist and composer Fabiano do Nascimento returns with his new album Cavejaz—a project sparked by a conversation with Minas Gerais singer Jennifer Souza, who encouraged him to record with Paulo Santos, a member of the legendary Brazilian group UAKTI. Known for crafting their own instruments from recycled materials, UAKTI’s minimalist approach shaped […]
Jamie Leeming | Sequent
On ‘Sequent‘, Jamie Leeming steps fully into his voice as a composer and bandleader. Released September 19, 2025 on Sekito Records, this is his sophomore solo album—an expansive, twelve‑track journey stitched together with rich collaborators and analogue warmth.  Jamie gathers some of the UK’s finest voices—Alfa Mist, Laura Misch, Sly5thAve, Richard Spaven, Kaya Thomas‑Dyke, […]
Sudan Archives | THE BPM
Sudan Archives returns with her boldest, most electrifying project yet: The BPM, scheduled for release on October 17, 2025 via Stones Throw Records. Crafted across the musical hubs of Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles, this album is a pulsating homage to the club traditions of these cities blended with experimental rhythms—fusing Jersey club, global dance […]
Joaquín Cornejo | Cap I Cua
Joaquín Cornejo’s latest EP, Cap I Cua, is an evocative collection born from improvisation, nature, and the simple joys of creation. Released via YUKU Records on September 5, 2025, the project distills weeks of organic musical exploration—from a period spent working with plants, people, and the hope they inspire—into five immersive tracks. Crafted over just […]
Silvan Strauss | Live at Clouds Hill
Producer, Artist, and Drummer Silvan Strauss has had two impressive years since the release of his debut album „FACING“ (Kabul Fire Records, 2022). Fans were able to follow in real time how an already household name from the German Jazz bubble reached international spheres such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, while he also gained momentum […]
Omasta | Jazz Report from the Hood
Over the past year, Krakow-based quintet Omasta has been making waves across the Polish and European jazz scenes. Known for their electrifying live shows and deep-rooted groove, the band now presents their debut studio album, Jazz Report from the Hood—a gritty, rhythm-rich soundtrack inspired by city life and everyday struggle. Their name, taken from a […]