retox
“Retox” is the second album by the Austro-German producer group consisting of Suff Daddy, Dexter and Brenk Sinatra. The album was recorded in a small timber cottage somewhere in Germany/Bavaria earlier this year. The Betty Ford Boys moved their home-studios from Berlin, Stuttgart and Vienna into the small shack and let loose. “Retox” is a complete […]
by fire
You can now stream the forthcoming 3-track EP by Australian band Hiatus Kaiyote. “By Fire” is a update of the hip-hop-jazz-r&b fusion sound by the Hiatus collective. More tempo, more synth. Read the complete interview they did with Red Bull Music online. “By Fire” EP is set to be released on December 2nd, 2014 The full length album […]
36 seasons
Ghostface Killah is slated to release his 36 Seasons album on Salvation Music/Tommy Boy. The album holds productions by The Revelations and guest appearances from AZ, Kool G. Rap, Tre Williams, Kandace Springs, Rell and Pharoahe Monch. Out December 9th, pre-order vinyl or the deluxe fan-bundle here, or digitally via iTunes. Listen to the first tracks and the album sampler … […]
feathers
Poppy Ackroyd is a composer from the United Kingdom, she studied piano and composition at Edinburgh University before completing a masters degree in Piano Performance. A long-term collaborator with Hidden Orchestra, she also works with other musicians and artists, creating soundtracks for film, dance, physical theatre and radio. Her debut album in 2012 ‘Escapement‘ (Denovali […]
out to sea
‘Out To Sea’ is the second collaborative EP by producer/multiinstrumentalist Tom Misch and singer/songwriter Carmody. Released December 12th on Misch’s own label Beyond The Groove. It will be a five-track EP, listen to three tracks below and pre-order digit now through iTunes or Amazon.
ledeunff
Hocus Pocus’ guitarist and singer, Ledeunff released his solo EP back in 2013 – we’re very late on this one, pardon. A stage enthusiast, Ledeunff traveled all over France for the past 15 years, opening up for major acts he shares a musical connection with, such as Keziah Jones or Raoul Midon. His blended style […]
bells & whistles
Producer Blockhead from N.Y. is about to release his new LP. After his debut 2004 on Ninja Tune with “Music by Cavelight”, and “The Music Scene” 2009, “Bells and Whistles” will be his third album. The LP is an mostly boom-bap instrumental project. The album is ready for streaming after the jump. “Bells and Whistles”, officially drops Tuesday, November 18. and will be available on Bandcamp, […]
flashlight
After almost two years of touring his fifth album “The North Borders”, Bonobo returns with the “Flashlight”. Listen to “Flashlight” and “Pelican” two songs of the three track EP. Release via Ninja Tune, pre-oder 12″ vinyl and MP3 direct. »The Flashlight EP’s three songs are of the highest musical calibre, leaving the listener begging for more, and suggesting that Bonobo’s […]
brownswood bubblers 11
Gilles Peterson and Brownswood Recordings return with their latest instalment of the much loved Bubblers Series. Volume 11 contains tracks by Gogo Penguin, Mirror Signal, Hector Plimmer, Kuage, Al Dobson Jr., Billie Black, To Be Frank, Like, James Tillman, Zackey Force Funk, Photay, Moonchild, A/T/O/S, JWhy, Evan, Nick Hakim, Segilola, and Nightports. Pre-order now on Bandcamp, release is November 18th. Stream some of the tracks in our soundcloud below. Known as something of […]
favourite things | 10.14
The soundcloud selection for october’14 holds 48 great tracks by some of bklyn’s favourite artists, producers and beat-makers. The set ‘10.14’ contains productions by HISANOVA, NeguimBeats, Melodiesinfonie, King Thelonious, Jaze Baqti, Tom Misch, Iamnobodi, Monk, 20Syl, Submotion Orchestra, Kaytranada, Fulgeance & DJ Scientist, Es-K, Big K.R.I.T, Agnes Obel, any many more. Check out our (almost) daily updated soundcloud page.
JE$U$
Today we’d like to introduce german producer JE$U$ from Ludwigshafen. He publish consistently remix versions of well known hip-hop bangers by artists such as RZA, Common, InI, Black Rob, Evidence, Action Bronson, or MF DOOM. JE$U$ steadily discovering new samples, which he can use on selected acapellas. After the jump you’ll find a selection of his remixes, be sure to check […]
everything you never had pt. II
Andreya Triana is back with the release of her new EP called ‘Everything You Never Had Pt. II’. You can now listen to the title track and ‘Superlove’ which is the first song to be lifted off her highly anticipated album (due out in 2015). ‘Everything You Never Had Pt. II’ will be released November 17th on […]
uppers / downers
The Germany/Austria producer trio Betty Ford Boys, consisting of Suff Daddy, Brenk Sinatra and Dexter are about to release ‘Uppers / Downers’. The new 10″ is the first release since their 2013 album “Leaders Of The Brew School”. The trio dropped ‘So Fine’ for free which is the first of a few off of a limited edition 10″ being pressed up, available […]
otherness
Kindness, a one-man indie disco-funk-R&B band led by Adam Bainbridge recently released ‘Otherness’. His second full lenght-album features Kelela and Ade. ‘Otherness’ is out October 13 via Female Energy, available on iTunes or Amazon or direct. »Splitting his time between London and Berlin, he cites influences that include American disco icons Arthur Russell, Larry Levan, and Leroy Burgess. The commercial […]
walter’s call
UK producer Swindle released his debut EP “Walter’s Call” on Gilles Peterson’s label Brownswood Recordings. Available on 12” vinyl or digital on Bandcamp. » … he also played piano for the Mala in Cuba Live shows in 2012/13, a testament for his ability to waver between styles and genres impeccably. As well as this, Swindle holds a key […]
it’s better for you
As one third of SA-RA Creative Partners Shafiq Husayn helped change the world, producing, writing and collaborating with a diverse cast of artists, from Common to Kanye, Jill Scott to J Dilla and Erykah Badu, the aspects of music that SA-RA helped reintroduce to Hip Hop and RnB can be heard today throughout the current […]
sour soul
Toronto based jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD recently announced their new album on Lex Records. ‘Sour Soul’ is a collaborative album with Ghostface Killah, produced by Frank Dukes. You can now stream the entire album after the jump. The LP features vocals by MF DOOM, Tree, Elzhi (formerly of Slum Village) and Danny Brown and Out on 24 February 2015 – Get your copy at […]
the infamous bill
Khruangbin, a three-piece band from Texas, dropped their second EP. The new EP is entitled ‘The Infamous Bill’ and is released on October 6th via Late Night Tales label. ‘The Infamous Bill’ is a kind of funk-driven all instrumental experiment. Available online on iTunes or direct at Late Night Tales. “Housed in a remote Texan barn, Khruangbin seem to bury […]