miscRWD
‘miscRWD2015’ holds some of our recent favourite tracks. The opening comes by Swarvy, followed by Jordan Rakei over to ‘Keep On Running’ by Gabriel Garzón-Montano. J.Mo’s J Dilla tribute, ‘Epiphany’ by Tom Misch and the slow-grooved ‘Loungiiin’ by Kerem Akdag ends the instrumental section. Moods introduces the remix/beat-section to LORE’s ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ and the Al Green cover ‘Simply Beautiful’ by Sly […]
from ghettos to galaxies
“EXPEDITion” is Vinyl Digital’s new instrumental HipHop/Beat series, it represents the talented beatmaker scene from Germany. Volume one “From Ghettos To Galaxies” is provided by Figub Brazlevic from Berlin. After his release on Sichtexot “Oldschool Future“, the producer is now back with his neo-soul/trip-hop-influenced boom-bap album. The vinyls are strictly limited, get your digital copy at iTunes or on Bandcamp. » Stream the […]
contrast trio | zwei
The jazz trio from Germany/Frankfurt Contrast Trio released their new LP on WHYEMPTY Records. The Band consisting of drummer Martin Standke, pianist Yuriy Sych and bassist Tim Roth created a sound without the presentation of single instruments. “Zwei” is less virtuosic, but much more creative sound-aesthetic than their first album “Second Wave”. “Zwei” is available on CD here and digitally on iTunes. Check their tour-dates on contrasttrio.de.
frameworks | tides
‘Tides’ is the debut album from Manchester-based producer Matt Brewer aka Frameworks. Since the release of his first EP ‘Vanish’ back in 2012 and ‘Old Friend’ in 2013, Frameworks has been building a loyal following for his atmospheric and haunting compositions. ‘Tides’ sees him joining the dots between instrumental hip hop heroes Aim and RJD2, the epic […]
kamasi washington | the epic
Jazzist, composer, and bandleader Kamasi Washington’s upcoming “The Epic” is unlike anything jazz has seen, and not just because it emanates from the boundary-defying Brainfeeder, which isn’t so much a label in the traditional sense as it is an unfurling experiment conducted by the underground producer Flying Lotus. The Epic is a 172-minute, three-volume set […]
portico. | living fields
The Portico band consisting of Duncan Bellamy, Milo Fitzpatrick and Jack Wyllie, are about to release their LP on Ninja Tune. “Living Fields” features guest performances by close friends of the trio, Jono McCleery, Joe Newman (Alt-J) and Jamie Woon. “Living Fields”, released 6 April 2015 on Ninja Tune. “Portico make music which moves forward towards distant places while offering rare […]
favourite things | 2.15
Most of the tracks in the “favourite things 2.15”-selection are well known to the bklyn-audience. The february-collection holds 29 tracks and 1:56hrs of selected songs out of our monthly soundcloud research. Featuring: Eska, Leon Bridges, Ghostpoet, Phil France, Dabrye, Melanie De Biasio, The Cinematic Orchestra, Lapalux, Romare, Jonwayne, Flako, Mo Kolours, Henry Wu, Pazmal & Corey Chase, Brady Watt, SWARVY, […]
eska
UK singer ESKA finally releases her self-titled debut album on April 27th. ESKA weaves together diverse musical elements – hints of folk, soul, psychedelia and electronica and pairs them with stirring lyrics, born from burning passion. She created something pure and timeless which echoes past traditions while at the same time managing to surprise with its […]
pawcut | maverick
After a bunch of collaborative releases with the likes of FloFilz, Katharsis & Zen-Zin, here’s finally a solo album by Pawcut. Featuring mic guests Pseudo Slang, Billy Woods, Zen-Zin and more. Out on Radio Juicy and Urban Waves. Available at hhv.de or Bandcamp.
action bronson | mr. wonderful
Action Bronson‘s major-label debut album “Mr. Wonderful,” is coming! Since the first leak back in may 2014, “Easy Rider” (Prod. Travis Mitchell), and two others shares “Actin Crazy” (Prod. Noah “40” Shebib & Omen) and “Terry” (Prod. by The Alchemist), the LP will be released on March 24th. “Mr Wonderful” recorded throughout 2014, was produced by several high-profile record […]
flako | natureboy
The Chilean producer Flako will soon release his long awaited debut album ‘Natureboy’. Under his aliases Dirg Gerner, Natureboy and Flako, he released several tracks and productions for Eglo Records, Blue Note, Mooncircle or Apollo. Flako explained the title of the LP as followed: “I’m not religious. Nature is the only thing I really believe in. The […]
pawcut | smoke break
Pawcut now released his free prequel EP “Smoke Break” to his upcoming LP “Maverick”. All tracks produced, mixed and mastered by pawcut himself. The EP features cuts by DJ Access and remix versions by Edo G and Massive Attack. Out on Radio Juicy, available on Bandcamp. “Maverick” LP drops February 27th, pre-order now on HHV.
melanie de biasio | no deal remixed
Melanie De Biasio‘s acclaimed new album ‘No Deal’ will be released as ‘No Deal Remixed’ on February 23rd. Gilles Peterson called upon some of the most exciting names across the jazz, electronic and indie worlds to rework Melanie De Biasio’s acclaimed new album No Deal, including EELS, The Cinematic Orchestra, Hex, Jonwayne and Seven Davis […]
favourite things | 1.15
“favourite things 1.15” our first soundcloud-collection in 2015 is now online. The january set features 28 tracks and productions by artists such as Miguel, Jaël, Kate Tempest, Kali Uchis, Ruck P, Jay Prince, Drew Dave, Jack Garratt, Nosidam, Erykah Badu, TAJ, Lewpz, Nicest Dudes Around, Radsch, Jamevu, Robert Glasper, Es-K, HOW2, El. Train, Emmavie, Andreya Triana, Quincy Vidal, Teeko, Chris […]
chilly gonzales | chambers
Chilly Gonzales, Canadian pianist and entertainer, returns with his much anticipated follow-up to Solo Piano II (live in Munich 2012). Listen below to ‘Cello Gonzales’, one of Chilly Gonzales’s new songs, from the Huw Stephens Piano Session on his BBC Radio 1 show last Thursday. “Chambers” will be out this march!
the love you’re given
London based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist Jack Garratt shared his new single “The Love You’re Given”. Released 28 November 2014 on Island Records UK, available on iTunes. Everything you hear on these recordings is played by the young Londoner, which is replicated live with the frenzied, bass-heavy sound of an act far bigger in size and scale. The propulsive, motorik […]
yesterday i had the blues
José James’ new album “Yesterday I Had The Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday” will be released February 3rd in Japan and March 31st worldwide on Blue Note Records. The album is produced by Don Was and featuring Jason Moran on piano, John Patitucci on bass, Eric Harland on drums. It’s James tribute to one of the greatest jazz […]
b4da$$
Brooklyn native hip hop recording artist and co-founder of the hip-hop collective Pro Era, Joey Bada$$ prove his skills with the release of his debut album. The LP is entitled “B4DA$$” – pronounced Before Da Money – it’s the answer after several several guest appearances and his debut mixtape 1999 in June 2012. Out on Cinematic Music Group, available on 20th January at iTunes or Amazon.