Renowned Montréal/Cairo-based composer Sam Shalabi has come through with a brand new album titled Sand Enigma along with his band Land of Kush. Mixing jazz, soul and Middle Eastern music, this album is rich with a plethora of dense textures and intricate compositions. The lengthy 14 track and 1h14 minute album is dense with crazy drumming,…

Ireland-based producer Colm K comes through with a brand new EP titled KFU (RN). It’s the first time I’ve come across the talented musician, and its safe to say that his club-influenced sound is groovy and highly infectious. Kicking the EP off with the Frank Ocean sampled “Lady,” the drums and the synths throughout this…

So finally, after a little hiatus I am back with a brand new radio show! In Search Of Media Radio’s 13th episode was streamed last week (8th November) thanks to Piñata Radio. This 2 hour episode was a personal one, with a lot of the tracks throughout being ones that have helped me through some…

Deptford-based jazz collective Steam Down have released their debut single titled “Free My Skin.” Known for their incredible energetic and immersive live shows and their weekly Wednesday jam session at Matchstick’s Piehouse (previously Buster Mantis), the talented group have gone all out with their new single, not dropping a single drip of energy on it.…

London-based producer Subculture has come through with a brand new mixtape album titled I Dream of Everything. With a plethora of collaborations and an eclectic array of sounds, through jazz, funk and electronic music, the talented artist is able to create a memorable project that will definitely stand the test of time. The project kicks…

Overmono are a duo consisting of brothers Truss and Tessela. They have come through with a brand new collaborative 2-track EP titled POLY011 on their own Poly Kicks Label. Both tracks are dynamic and bring infectious grooves. “Le Tigre” features some wonky beats and synths that make way for a hard-hitting beat that brings funky,…

Producers Wyl & Wun Two have come through with a brand new project titled Private Love Joy. With stellar guitar leads, basslines and horn sections, this new project is an engaging one, with both talents being able to paint a gorgeous, colourful soundscape. With the guitar and synth-heavy opener “Konrad’s Prachtloop” to the incredibly jazzy…

Massachusetts-based producer Otxhello has come through with a brand new album titled Not Forever, Just for Now. The smooth, silky textures of the synths are beautiful throughout, as the music is soulful and stunningly composed. From the get go, “Close to You” is gorgeous, with synth leads and effects adding this mystical aura to the…

Already a legend within the new generation of jazz artists creating interstellar music, Kamaal Williams has released a new mix for DJ-Kicks. This project flows effortlessly from track to track, despite the eclectic selection of tracks on this mix, and there are some absolute gems throughout. Legendary tracks such as Karriem Riggins’ “Summer Madness S.A.,”…

Japanese electronic producer Yoshinori Hayashi has come through with a brand new project titled Y. With glitchy, Aphex Twin-like compositions and house grooves and rhythms, this release is an engaging and eclectic one that beautifully captures his aura and creativity. The track “U” is a glitchy, upbeat track that features hi-hats and synths throughout that…

Since discovering Wiki through his group Ratking, the talented New York-based rapper has been someone I’ve been a massive fan of. His music always evokes a sense of nostalgia for me, and transports me to what I imagine life in New York would be and sound like. His 2015 debut solo mixtape Lil Me and…

A new week, a new playlist! This time around it’s coming a day later due to family engagements but it’s been a great week for discoveries! There are some older, re-discovered gems in this list too, so hope you enjoy it! Tracklist is below as per usual. TracklistJadasea – days (half-life)Wiki – Pesto (OOFIE)Quelle Chris…

Japanese producer Kikuo comes through with a brand new record titled Kikuo Miku 6. This is the first time I’ve heard of the talented electronic producer, but their colourful, textured and mesmeric take on the genre is what makes this album click for me. With engaging melodies and a textured soundscape, this is a colourful,…

Jamael Dean is a 20 year old prodigy who has already performed with the likes of Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Niño. His transcendent and ethereal qualities can be found all over his new project Black Space Tapes, a stunning collection of gorgeously composed spiritual jazz tracks that perfectly encapsulate his musical aura.…

My favourite spiritual, mystical, angelic duo DiTi (Diamant Ballou and Tulin) have released a collaborative new project titled Dt. I always anticipate new music from these two, who have released some of my favourite music over the last few years. This new project is stunning. The 3-track EP features some smooth and intricate synth leads…

London-based musician Biig Piig has released a new project titled No Place For Patience, Vol. 3, the final project in her recent trilogy of projects. With production from the likes of JD Reid and Zach Nahome, as well as a feature from the talented Mac Wetha, this project is truly a captivating one, with soulful…

London-based soul singer Greentea Peng has come through with a brand new project titled RISING. The EP is 6 tracks and under 20 minutes in length, as she brings a soulful, rhythmic and highly addicting sound that perfectly complements her aesthetic. The beat on the opening track “Risin’” is crazy, with a driving beat, percussive…

Da Lata are a legendary London-based soul-jazz band, and their highly anticipated new album Birds has finally arrived. It’s a soulful, rhythmic and intricately produced project with stellar melodies and compositions throughout. The album starts with the guitar-driven, soulful and energetic “Mentality.” The incredible grooves on this track are translated throughout the 10 track album.…

California-based rapper and producer Oliver the 2nd has come through with a new tape titled R+ vol. 1. He’s been one of my favourite musicians over the last decade or so, but I haven’t listened to a project from him in a while, so listening to this new project reminds me why he’s so dope.…

Originally from Lisbon but now based in London, Silvestre has been releasing some stellar music with his sample-based, synth heavy electronic music. He is back with a new EP titled Silvestre Is Boss, and well… the album shows just that. From the first track “Jumping Intro” I get a sense of what this project would…

Loula Yorke is a Suffolk based electronic musician who has released a captivating, glitchy new album titled LDOLS. It stands for “last day of little school,” and the project is dedicated to her daughter. This is my first introduction to the talented musician, and it’s a captivating, glitchy body of work. “Untitled #001” kicks the…

Hailing out of my home city in Sofia, Bulgaria, Puma & The Dolphin has released a brand new debut project titled Primitive EP. It’s the first time I’ve heard of him, and already I’m loving the percussive, dance-heavy vibe of the project, which is accompanied by weird and cool dolphin samples throughout. The project starts…

New Jersey based producer brainorchestra comes through with a brand new album titled Master Control Program. I’ve been a fan of his since 2017’s DOMÍ album, so it’s always great hearing new music from the talented artist. Rooted in hip-hop, the amazing beats throughout the album are textured with soulful synths and strings that add…

London-based trio Vula Viel have announced a brand new album titled What’s Not Enough About That? set to be released on the 7th February 2020. They have released a track and music video titled “My Own Skin.” The percussion throughout “My Own Skin” is rhythmic and infectious. The drumming is amazing, with the bassline throughout…

Released back in May of this year, Vic Spencer’s album Things Change I Don’t is a cohesive and consistent one. His introspective lyricism about his personal life, his hometown Chicago and social issues makes for an engaging and intimate listen. Throughout the 14 tracks, his menacing tone and energy is backed by hard-hitting, drum-heavy beats…

Matana Roberts is an internationally renowned composer, band leader, saxophonist, sound experimentalist and mixed-media practitioner. Her new project is titled Coin Coin Chapter Four: Memphis, a continuation of her amazing Coin Coin album series. This project continues where the last ones left off, with stunning saxophone compositions that are dense and incredibly soulful. From the…

London-based record label Lanquidity Records proudly present on vinyl for the first time ever, Sun Ra’s legendary 1986 live performance in Kalisz, Poland. Listening to LIVE IN KALISZ 1986, I could really feel the transcendent and spiritual energy from the Cosmic Jazz legend. From “Infinity Drum Intro/Discipline 27-II” to “Outro,” Sun Ra Arkestra shine through…

Mutant Academy member Sycho Sid comes through with a brand new album titled We’re All Our Own Demons. The textured and raw instrumental album is stunning in its composition, with gorgeous synth-heavy melodies and visceral beats throughout that add a ton of personality to his music. Starting with the hellish opener “Pride,” the album dives…

Released on Halloween, Nosferatu EP is a dark and eerie 3-track project by one of my favourite producers right now, Wun Two. His eclecticism and sonic diversity is what makes him such an exciting producer as exemplified on his previous album Pirata. “Mustard Gas” kicks the project up with a haunting instrumental and a dark,…

Bremer McCoy are a Danish duo consisting of Jonathan Bremer on acoustic bass and Morten McCoy on the keys and tape delay. Together they have released a sublime new album titled Utopia, which brings elements of jazz, and neo-classical music together in an emphatic, soulful album. The album starts off with “Åben Bog,” a gorgeous…