Domenique Dumont | Deux Paradis
Domenique Dumont’s fourth album, Deux Paradis, arrives like the three that came before it – with an air of mystery and wonder. This is dance music for inner worlds – rituals, revelations and reveries. Deux Paradis is a ten-track song cycle that leads the listener through the rhythm of a day, the bloom and fade […]
Michael Benedikt | Berlin
With Berlin, Swiss multi-instrumentalist and producer Michael Benedikt delivers a deeply atmospheric and genre-defying record that blurs the lines between jazz, lo-fi beats, and cinematic soundscapes. Known for his work with Weird Beard and his subtle explorations of rhythm and texture, Benedikt takes a more intimate, minimalist approach on this new release. Each track feels […]
Mansur Brown | Rihla
Mansur Brown shares his truest, most honest album to date, Rihla, which means journey in Arabic. Embarking on this voyage, you’re hearing an artist in full flow – bucking trends and freely making music that isn’t confined by genre. “Rihla to me is a diary of my life up until now. It touches on life […]
Little Simz | Lotus
Little Simz’s sixth studio album, Lotus, released on June 6, 2025, marks a significant evolution in her artistic journey. Departing from her long-standing collaboration with producer Inflo, Simz teams up with Miles Clinton James to craft a soundscape that blends jazz, punk, soul, and Afrobeat influences .  The album delves deep into themes of […]
Josef Leimberg | Mystic Journey
Josef Leimberg—a Los Angeles-based artist, producer, and trumpet player—has carved an exceptional path in music, seamlessly blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and soul into colossal soundscapes. His journey began in the early 1990s with the group Mad Kap, where he honed his skills as a trumpet player and producer. Over time, he produced rap legends like […]
Alfa Mist | Roulette
On his sixth studio release Roulette, the prolific producer, songwriter, pianist and MC Alfa Mist has created his own sci-fi universe – a vast dystopia where themes of revenge, forgiveness and redemption loom large. Alfa Mist’s albums have always tackled big themes. This time, however, he explores an imagined near-future in which reincarnation is discovered […]
Jamie Leeming | Sequent
Jamie Leeming continues to shine as one of London’s most beloved jazz guitarists, a key collaborator to artists like Alfa Mist, Tom Misch and Jas Kayser. His second solo album “Sequent” further impresses his talents as a musician and songwriter – featuring contributions from Laura Misch, Sly5thAve and Kaya Thomas-Dyke, it marks the musician as […]
Nate Mercereau, Josh Johnson, Carlos Niño | Openness Trio
Openness Trio is the debut album by a unique collective comprised of guitarist and producer Nate Mercereau, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and percussionist Carlos Niño. Free-thinking creators who bring a depth of experience from wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of André 3000, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kamasi Washington, Shabaka, Jeff Parker, Makaya McCraven, and many more, the trio […]
bklyn | favourite things 4.25
bklyn favourite things 4.25 – EABS, Ben LaMar Gay, Floating Points feat. Zongamin, Valentina Magaletti & Miriam Adefris, Brandee Younger, Rachel Kitchlew & SFJ feat. SHOLTO & David Bardon, Elori Saxl, Pauli Lyytinen, Joy Spheres Rees, Phi-Psonics, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Opek, Adrian Younge, Allysha Joy, The Offline, Surprise Chef, Yesterday’s Princess, Daylight Robbery, Hector Plimmer […]
OG Florin & Melodiesinfonie | Meh Als Null & Eis
After their first musical encounter entitled “Seaside”, which was featured on Melodiesinfonie’s album “Softboi”, we couldn’t wait to hear more from the duo of OG Florin and Melodiesinfonie. They did not disappoint and are following up quickly with their first collaborative album: “Meh Als Null & Eis” Their music is alive with a vibrant hippie […]
Reginald Omas Mamode | IV Rivière Noire
Reginald Omas Mamode IV is a British musician with Mauritian roots. His sound blends influences from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Afro, Funk, and traditional island music like Sega and Maloya. Coming from a deeply musical family, he has played a key role in shaping the UK’s beat and jazz scene. Together with his brothers and artists […]
Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer | Different Rooms
Different Rooms is an experimental album created between late 2024 and early 2025. It blends live improvisational sessions with Jeff Parker and Josh Johnson from 2023 with newly composed pieces, all brought together through a collage-like production process. Unlike its predecessor, Recordings from the Åland Islands, which aimed to transport listeners to distant places, Different […]
Błoto | Grzyby
After a three-year break, Błoto returned with a surge of creativity, recording a wealth of new tracks at Studio Pasterka. Following two 7” singles and the Grzybnia LP, they now complete this chapter with the album Grzyby (Mushrooms). Vinyl collectors quickly grabbed all copies of Szlam / Ścieki and Bakteria (featuring DāM-FunK), while Grzybnia nearly […]
Brandee Younger | Gadabout Season
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger returns with Gadabout Season, her most introspective album yet. Set for release on June 13, 2025, via Impulse! Records, the album showcases Younger’s original compositions that blend spiritual jazz, R&B, and hip-hop influences. Described by Younger as “an open-ended narrative of life’s highs and lows,” the album reflects her journey through […]
Kae Tempest | Self Titled
With Self Titled, Kae Tempest unveils their most personal work to date. Set for release on July 4, 2025, via Island Records, the fifth studio album dives deep into themes of self-reflection and artistic expression. Produced by Fraser T Smith, the album features twelve tracks blending spoken word, electronic soundscapes, and raw storytelling. Collaborations with […]
Joaquín Cornejo | Cabuya
‘Cabuya’ is the new EP that Joaquín brings us from Ecuador, a sonic journey that explores sensitive and enveloping landscapes. Most of the EP was produced during an electric shortage in Ecuador that lasted for almost 4 months due to a severe drought and political corruption. Having no electricity for most part of the day […]
Amanda Whiting | Can You See Me Now?
Amanda Whiting is a celebrated Welsh harpist and composer who has established herself as a key figure in the UK jazz scene. Supported by major radio platforms like BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Jazz FM, and more, she has been recognized with nominations, including ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’. In 2023, she joined First Word […]
bklyn | favourite things 3.25
bklyn favourite things 3.25 – Amy Gadiaga, Alabaster DePlume, Rachel Kitchlew & SHOLTO & David Bardon, Brandee Younger, Arjuna Oakes, Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch, And Is Phi feat. Hector Plimmer, Daylight Robbery feat. Nick Marks, Greg Spero feat. Nicole McCabe & Ka’Cye Thompkins, Elori Saxl, Loradeniz, Charles Petersohn, Sheldon Agwu, Kirk Barley, Offthewally, El Michels Affair, […]