released: january 30, 2026 genre: electronic from: paris, france, based in london, uk label: week-end records a few thoughts: neue grafik has been an integral part of the independent electronic / dance and jazz scene in london over the last decade or so. having released some fantastic projects like foulden road and innervision, the talented…

released: february 6th, 2026 genre: jazz / ambient from: wisconsin, usa label: totally gross national product a few thoughts: percussionist and composer joe westerlund and trumpeter trever hagan have released a gorgeous, meditative 4-track album titled grotto. with slow, gloomy and ambient soundscapes, the duo create this immersive, grandiose moments, with building and growing synth…

released: 31st january, 2026 genre: hip-hop / electronic from: phoenix, arizona, usa label: by(e) storm a few thoughts: it’s easy to say that time flies, but the weight of the grief that one feels after losing someone can make time stop still. stepa j. groggs left us six whole years ago, news that completely shocked…

released: january 30th, 2026 genre: electronic from: tokyo, japan (based in london, uk) label: self-released a few thoughts: singer, producer, violinist, and lovely human elle shimada has absolutely blown me away with her immersive and expansive follow-up to her 2022 album home ≠ location. lullaby for the river in my body is a masterful 14-track…

released: january 9th, 2026 genre: alternative / post-punk from: london, uk label: 4ad a few thoughts: dry cleaning have been one of my favourite bands of the last few years or so. 2021’s new long leg was a breath a fresh air when it came out, a rhythmic and fiery album with deadpan lyrics and…

released: 30th january, 2026 genre: ambient / acoustic from: london, uk / oslo, norway label: hubro a few thoughts: london-based pedal steel player joe harvey white has teamed up with multi-instrumentalist geir sundstøl on a hypnotic and mesmerising new album titled langeleik. with immersive, spellbinding compositions that combine stunning pedal steel melodies, subtle drumming and…

released: january 23, 2026 genre: hip-hop / soul from: richmond, virginia, usa label: stones throw records a few thoughts: talented multi-instrumentalist and supremely talented musician dj harrison, someone i’ve been supporting and covering on the blog since 2017 or so, has released a soulful and dense new album titled electrosoul. over 18 tracks and 40…

released: january 12, 2026 genre: electronic / footwork from: nashville, usa label: self-released a few thoughts: i discovered username last year through his 2025 release look what you did and have been hooked on his infectious take on footwork ever since. this time around, he teams up with fellow producer marsh crane for overtime, an…

released: september 26, 2025 genre: alternative / jazz / experimental from: warsaw, poland label: unsound a few thoughts: this would have definitely been in my top 25 albums of the year if i had spent more time with it, i just discovered it a bit too late in the year. multi-instrumentalist and producer piotr kurek…

released: september 25, 2025 genre: electronic from: lyon, france / düsseldorf, germany label: acid test a few thoughts: jonquera is a lyon-based producer who combines dark, eerie electronica with experimental, dark and prog rock-inspired melodies. tolouse low trax is düsseldorf-based producer who combines dub influences in a heavy, restless musical experience that is truly captivating.…

released: november 7th, 2025 genre: jazz from: los angeles, usa label: international anthem a few thoughts: sml is the quintet of bassist anna butterss, synthesist jeremiah chiu, saxophonist josh johnson, percussionist booker stardrum, and guitarist gregory uhlmann. how you been is their second full length album, and oh my is it a treat. over 13…

uk release: 26th december 2025 directed by: joachim trier a few thoughts: joachim trier’s films always leave a mark with how vulnerable and poignant his stories are. his latest film sentimental value is no different. the story revolves around three main protagonists – gustav borg, (portrayed by stellan skarsgård), a film director and absent father to…

released: october 31, 2025 from: chicago, usa genre: jazz / broken-beat label: xl recordings / international anthem a few thoughts: makaya mccraven is one of the greatest jazz drummers of this generation. his albums have a unique, heavy and hard-hitting quality to them that are reflected on 4 ep’s he released this year: popup shop,…

the fires of the past refine the scars of the present shedding each season, from cresent to cresent a promise unkept, for the most part i’m visually unkempt yet my pride and my instincts have kept me alive, for nowbut with every new breeze that hits an uncomfortable stridekeeps pushing me back from those desires…

how was everyone’s 2025? a bit of a roller-coaster for me, personally, but one constant has been the amount of incredible albums that have come out this year. like, too many! and i feel like i’ve discovered more artists this year than any other year too! this has made this year’s selection more challenging, but…

released: november 28, 2025 gnre: electronic / experimental from: london, uk label: studio njoku a few thoughts: this will go down as one of my favourite albums of the year, so i felt obliged to write a little something. tony njoku is a name i came across for the first time, last month, maybe? not…

is it only me or can 2025 go fuck itself? this year flew by and i feel like i haven’t even had the chance to rest properly. a wild personal year for me, but with one constant that has kept me going – good music. this year has been full of incredible releases, and with…

released: november 14, 2025 genre: electronic / experimental from: london, uk label: life is beautiful a few thoughts: as part of the life is beautiful collective and label, the narrator has blossomed into an eclectic and boundary-pushing artist, combining her stunning vocal range and spoken word pieces with meditative and often soulful soundscapes. radioweaver is…

released: november 7, 2025 genre: soul / electronic from: london, uk label: famm a few thoughts: great art takes time. 5 years since her incredible debut album life works out…usually, and with a few singles and an ep in between, the talented singer and songwriter is back with an incredible new project titled deep dive.…

released: june 18, 2025 genre: electronic / ambient from: london, uk label: self-released a few thoughts: over the years, london-based producer neo sū has explored a plethora of different soundscapes, predominantly as a beatmaker, creating eclectic instrumentals for some of the most talented artists this city homes. co-leading come thru, a sick event series that…

released: november 7th, 2025 genre: hip-hop from: new york, usa label: backwoodz studioz do billy woods and elucid ever rest? the new york emcees have, over the years, crafted some of the most detailed, introspective and dark hip-hop albums to come out in this generation. mercy is their eighth studio album and second full-length collaboration…

released: november 5th, 2025 genre: hip-hop from: italy (based in london, uk) label: come thru a few thoughts: i’ve known em nadjinal for a few years now i believe through come thru, a hip-hop community and cypher event where producers, emcees and singers combine to spit bars over eclectic, locally sourced production. he always stood…

released: october 23, 2025 genre: soul / r&b from: australia label: self-released a few thoughts: i met portia sometime last year via a mutual friend in london (birthday settings), and chatted about music, creativity, ideas and plans for the future. it’s always a joy hearing those discussions and ideas come to life. in portia’s case,…

released: october 31, 2025 genre: electronic / r&b from: chicago, usa label: xl recordings a few thoughts: two albums in, and keiyaa is already amongst one of the most innovative, interesting and genre-pushing artists working today. 2020’s forever, ya girl introduced us to her dynamic, rhythmic and soulful blend of stunning r&b vocals, and eclectic…

the week between the 27th october – 31st october 2025 will be a celebration of a band that i’ve been kinda obsessed with since discovering them a few months ago. formed by two anonymous brothers in san francisco, usa, back in 2008 (also recording in beirut, lebanon), mamaleek have been creating some of the most…