victim of love
Since the release of 2011’s award winning debut, ‘No Time for Dreaming’, Charles Bradley has transformed from a rising star in the Daptone galaxy into a bona-fide headliner, now affectionately known across the globe as the “Screaming Eagle of Soul.” Bradley and writer/producer/multi instrumentalist Thomas “TNT” Brenneck returned to Dunham studios in 2012 and recorded […]
valerie june
Valerie June‘s highly anticipated forthcoming debut album ‘Pushin’ Against A Stone’ will be out on May 6th. The album was produced by Dan Auerbach and Kevin Augunas and will be released through Rob da Bank’s stellar boutique label Sunday Best, home to David Lynch and Kitty Daisy and Lewis to name a few. The singles ‘Workin’ […]
jamie lidell
Jamie Lidell‘s forthcoming self-titled album ‘Jamie Lidell’ will be released on CD, 2LP and download on February 18th/19th on Warp Records. Pitchfork named the song ‘What A Shame’ a ‘Best New Track’ hailing it as “a bright burst of kaleidoscopic color… a positively mean makeup of big, booming bass and squelchy synths that glisten and gleam underneath […]
cirrus
It’s been almost three years since the release of Bonobo‘s ‘Black Sands’. Now he’s back with his new album, ‘The North Borders’. The first track to be unveiled from the album is ‘Cirrus’ – watch the Cyriak-directed video below and download the track for free. The album hit the stores on April 1st/2nd and is […]
odeon
Tosca‘s new album ‘Odeon’ is slated to be the first release of 2013 on the duo’s longtime home of !K7 Records. Featuring collaborators from Tosca’s creative inner circle, including vocalists Sarah Carlier and JJ Jones, the album is darker than their previous five albums, more downbeat, at times ambient. Pre-order here. Support: Official | Facebook | […]
message from soulville
Marc Mac (4hero) returns with ‘Message From Soulville’ another mixtape album following on from ‘Extend The Knowledge‘ and ‘It’s Right To Be Civil‘. Beats are intertwined with soundbites from the 1960’s Vietnam War protest era where African Americans were sent to fight in Vietnam during the Civil Rights period in the USA. Message From Soulville […]
aura
Stacy Epps‘ new album ‘AURA’ will be released on February 14th. Stream two tracks below and pre-order on Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | Bandcamp | Soundcloud
now listen to this
Volume Ten of ‘Listen to this’ is the first collection in 2013 of free tracks and remixes we found on the net and might think you should have a listen to. Featuring artists like Anthony Valdez, Ben Jamin, Dirty Science, Donald Byrd, Flandy, Funk Ferret, Hot 8 Brass Band, Karriem Riggins, King Most, Lords of the […]
ophic
California underground hip-hop producer, Free the Robots, has teamed up with vocalist Jessie Jones to release ‘Ophic’, a surreal track that brings an angelic voice to their progressive style. For more content and information visit SCION AV. Purchase the track on iTunes. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | SCION AV
the drumhedz mixtape
Chris Dave and the Drumhedz now released their long awaited mixtape. For the ‘Drumhedz-Project’ Chris Dave worked with musicians such as Derrick Hodge, Pino Palladino, saxophonist Gary Thomas, bassist Joseph McCreary and guitarists Isaiah Thomas, Tim Stewart, and keyboarder Cleo “Pookie” Sample. The tape is available as free download on their page. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook […]
hear to see
Today is the official release of Seravince‘ project ‘Hear To See’, the album is now available worldwide on Moovmnt Records. More information and purchase on Bandcamp. Hear To See by Seravince Support: Moovmnt | Official | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
0181
Mr. Hebden also known as Four Tet announced that he will shortly release his follow-up album to 2012 released ‘Pink Collection’. The upcoming album is entitled ‘0181’ produced and recorded by himself between 1997 and 2001, and compiled 2012. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
no beginning, no end
José James will release ‘No Beginning, No End’ on January 22nd on Blue Note Records. Pre-order on iTunes and stream the album in it’s entirety on npr! Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | MySpace
the tricks of the street vol. 4
Here’s the fist mix for 2013 part 4 of ‘The Tricks Of The Street’ series – finest hip-hop out of late 2012, original and remixed songs. See full tracklist below, streaming via Mixcloud. Tracklist: 01 Ohnomite Intro 02 MF DOOM – Doomsayer (Young Guru Remix) 03 D Prosper – Atom Anthem (feat. Jay Electronica) 04 James […]
jazz names
ADJAK∆ are beatmaker SNK∆ and Adjaman, they teamed up for their new beat tape project ‘Jazz Names’. Available now for donation on Bandcamp. Jazz Names by ADJAK∆ Support: Bandcamp | SNK∆ | Adjaman
heels over head
The dynamic pocket brass band Billy Martins Wicked Knee celebrate their first full length recording. They’ve played together in many settings over the decades: John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards, Sex Mob, Medeski Martin & Wood, Spanish Fly, The Jazz Passengers, Get Shorty (The feature film) and many other gigs. ‘Heels over Head’ is now available on iTunes. Support: Official […]
promise
After 2011 debut EP ‘Drum Talking’ and 2012 ‘Banana Wine‘, Mo Kolours returns with ‘Tusk Dance’ his third and final EP in his trilogy. Release is 24 Feb. Listen and download below and pre-order via One-Handed Music. Support: One-Handed Music | Bandcamp
for what it’s worth
‘For What It’s Worth’ is a (donate) collection of 20 outtakes and loose instrumentals Vanilla made over the past year. He’s currently working on the ollow up to ‘Soft Focus‘. If you’re interested in good beats, Vanilla is a must listen! For What It’s Worth by Vanilla Support: Bandcamp | Soundcloud | tumblr