bklyn | favourite things 2.25
bklyn favourite things 2.25 – Astrobal, Elsa Hewitt, Yukimi feat. Lianne La Havas, Scrimshire, Daylight Robbery feat. Nick Marks, Elori Saxl, Eddie Chacon feat. Nick Hakim, Alabaster DePlume, Rainy Miller, Park Jiha, JD. REID, Footshooter, Tibshelf, Waak Waak Djungi, Yazz Ahmed, Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble, Emma-Jean Thackray feat. Kassa Overall, PLUMM feat. MA.MOYO, […]
Martin Glass | The Interstellar Music of Martin Glass
It was the Spring of 1977 and two Interstellar Mariners were to be sent hurtling into deep space. Glass was to provide weekly “sonologues” of their progress, audio diarist for a pair of mute mechanical adventurers. Delivered with a near fanatical diligence over the course of nearly three decades, these stuttering musical biographies would soon […]
Vega Trails | Sierra Tracks
Inspired by the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains north-west of Madrid, his home since August 2022, Milo Fitzpatrick presents Sierra Tracks the new album from his expansive, cinematic, chamber-jazz project Vega Trails. Having cut 2022’s beautifully resonant debut album ‘Tremors in the Static’ as a duo, alongside saxophonist Jordan Smart (Mammal Hands and […]
Vibrational Sounds From The Heart Of Invisible Inc
Marking a full decade of leftfield exploration, Resonance: 10 Years of Vibrational Sounds From the Heart of Invisible Incis a celebratory double-LP that captures the eclectic spirit and singular vision of the Glasgow-based label. Across 17 tracks from a handpicked selection of core contributors and extended family, the compilation reflects Invisible Inc’s commitment to the […]
Goya Gumbani | Warlord of the Weejuns
Goya Gumbani loves getting dressed, guided not by stylists or trends but by his own research and self-expression, an excitement for fabrics, fits, and fundamentals. The Brooklyn-born, South East London-based artist approaches Warlord of the Weejuns, his first LP on Ghostly International, after years of acclaimed self-releases with the same mentality. Rather than simply recruit […]
Vanilla | Time Goes By Pt. I
London-based producer Vanilla returns with Time Goes By Pt. I, the first instalment of a new double album concept featuring a vibrant fusion of rare and iconic samples and signature smooth, soulful production. Known for his impeccable craftsmanship, Vanilla has built a loyal following, boasting roughly half a million monthly listeners on Spotify and numerous […]
Rachel Kitchlew, SHOLTO, David Bardon | Flirty Ghost
Flirty Ghost is an evocative LP by Rachel Kitchlew, a jazz and contemporary harpist known for pushing the boundaries of her instrument. A blend of jazz, ambient, and experimental sounds, the album was crafted in a spontaneous, deeply personal atmosphere, recorded late at night in the cozy, smoky setting of SFJ headquarters. Inspired by everything […]
Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes
‘Uhlmann Johnson Wilkes’ is the debut album from Gregory Uhlmann (SML, Anna Butterss, Duffy x Uhlmann, Perfume Genius), Josh Johnson (SML, Jeff Parker ETA IVtet & New Breed, Meshell Ndegeocello, Anna Butterss, Leon Bridges), and Sam Wilkes (Sam Gendel, Louis Cole, Chaka Khan). The three improviser/arranger/producers’ impressive individual credits encompass such a wide stylistic pendulum […]
The Vernon Spring | Under a Familiar Sun
Under a Familiar Sun is the new album from The Vernon Spring, the solo project of British composer and producer Sam Beste. Over twelve elegant, empathetic songs, Beste wades into parallel yet opposing dimensions of family devotion and global responsibility in an age of moral uncertainty. Beste’s stunning compositions illuminate a graceful and deliberate approach […]
Astrobal | L’uomo e la natura
Emmanuel Mario returns to Karaoke Kalk with his third album under his Astrobal moniker for the Berlin-based imprint. »L’uomo e la natura« (»Man and Nature«) sees the prolific drummer and producer, who has worked with artists such as Laetitia Sadier and label mate Pink Shabab, take a different musical route than before. The French electronic […]
Sol Monk | New Moves
‘New Moves’, the new long-awaited album by Sol Monk, is a bright piece of sonic alchemy: Joined by Dor Sam’s pulsing bass, Tamuz Dekel’s inspiring guitar, and many other friends, they fused their moves into vibrant soundscapes. “I brought my tunes and the guys poured in their different worlds”, says Sol Monk. Blending Dance, Future […]
bklyn | favourite things 1.25
bklyn favourite things 1.25 – Alabaster DePlume, Eddie Chacon, Suso Sáiz, Gaister feat. Coby Sey, Akihide Monna & Olivia Salvadori, Ak’chamel, Ray Lozano, Oxhy, Phaeleh, Den Grimme Elling, Rosa Brunello, Marlene Ribeiro, Emma DJ, K15, Agile Experiments, Waldo’s Gift, Harrison, Allexa Nava, Cumulus Frisbee, Ivan Ave, Astrobal, Devonanon, Silvan Strauss, Twit One, Lorenzo Bianchi, Mick […]
Ivan Ave | Side Quest Living
Norwegian rapper Ivan Ave has released his latest album, “Side Quest Living,” on February 28, 2025. The 12-track project continues his exploration of soul, jazz, and funk-infused hip-hop, featuring collaborations with artists like Harald Lassen, Sarah Vestrheim, Zee, and Byron the Aquarius. Known for his philosophical lyricism and distinctive voice, Ivan Ave has been a […]
Phi-Psonics | Expanding to One
Phi-Psonics is a spiritual exploration of being together and connecting,” says acoustic bassist Seth Ford-Young of the immersive project he initiated in East Los Angeles in 2016. For his third long-player under the Phi-Psonics banner, Ford-Young marshalled a series of live recordings at Healing Force Of The Universe records in Pasadena, sculpting fourteen tracks, largely […]
Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek | Yarın Yoksa
Big Crown Records is proud to present Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek’s latest album Yarın Yoksa. The show stopping intensity of Derya backed by the psychedelic soul of Grup Şimşek with production by Leon Michels has yielded a stand out record that challenges genre with a broad appeal and a powerful message. They refer to […]
Sheldon Agwu | Kintsugi
London-based producer/guitarist Sheldon Agwu has been thinking about creativity as both a general concept and an intimate and crucial element of his own life. Kintsugi is, in a sense, Agwu’s conclusion. Drawing inspiration from a range of artists across a broad spectrum, from Andrew Pekler to Jon Hassell, Thelonious Monk, Rick Rubin, and Madlib, Agwu […]
Okonski | Entrance Music
After nearly two years, Okonski returns with Entrance Music — an album that finds the trio at the height of their improvisational prowess and celebrating the spontaneous and meditative. On the heels of 2023’s debut Magnolia, pianist and leader Steve Okonski has reconvened long-time musical collaborators (Durand Jones and the Indications bandmate Aaron Frazer on […]
Yukimi | For You
Yukimi, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated outfit Little Dragon, announces the release of her debut album For You, which is set for release on March 28th on Ninja Tune. Alongside the album announcement, Yukimi shares two new singles, “Sad Makeup” and “Winter Is Not Dead,” both reflecting Yukimi’s free-spirited attitude and vulnerable lyrical […]