A legend of Ghanaian Highlife, Pat Thomas is back with a brand new album along with the Kwashibu Area Band titled Obiaa!. Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff produced the album at Lovelite Studio’s analogue HQ in Berlin, and it celebrates the colourful, infectious and incredibly fun energy of Ghanaian highlife music, taking inspiration from legends…

Yelfris Valdés is a talented musician making some of the most exciting Cuban music out at the moment. He recently released his debut album titled For The Ones​.​.​. which is a gorgeous, rhythmic and percussion-heavy album with a lot of fantastic grooves that just captivate me throughout. Starting with the vocal intro “Canto Congo” and…

British-Bahraini trumpeter and composer Yazz Ahmed has come through with a brand new album titled Polyhymnia. This has been an album I have been anticipating for a while now, being a fan of the Middle Eastern influences she shows throughout her music. This album is absolutely terrific! From the colourful and textured opening “Lahan al-Mansour…

The highly anticipated new album from composer, trumpeter and now singer jaimie branch is finally here. FLY or DIE II: bird dogs of paradise is the name of ers new project and it’s a follow up to her debut album Fly or Die, which was among one of the best albums of 2017. This new…

SPOILERS AHEAD YOU’VE BEEN WARNED “I hope my death makes more cents than my life.” The dark, uneasy nature of the Joker character has haunted generations of superhero fans. From Mark Hamill’s iconic voiced-portrayal of the iconic character, to Heath Ledger’s haunting, cynical portrayal, it has been a role that has been tough to follow.…

Italian percussionist Gabriele Poso comes through with a brand new album titled Batik. It’s a disco-filled groovy masterpiece that is infectious and perfect for the dance floor. It features 12 tracks of some of the most engaging and wonderfully produced tracks. It starts off with “Batik,” a synth and percussion-heavy house track that has funky…

Award-winning trumpeter, composer and bandleader Marquis Hill comes through with his brand new album titled Love Tape. Part of the inspiration for this project came from his curiosity to heard women’s perspectives on love, coming to the general conclusion that in order to truly love other people you must first learn to love yourself. The…

Stockholm-based producer Max I Million has come through with his debut album titled We Own The Night. After releasing some stellar music in the past, including the fantastic Cigars EP, the talented musician is back with a new release that sounds cohesive and polished in sound. With 12 stellar tracks, Max I Million is able…

It’s another week, another playlist! The 40th one of the week features 19 tracks, most of which are from releases I’ve reviewed this week. Really excited for the selection, so without further ado, here’s the weekly playlist! Tracklist is below as per usual. TracklistBilly Woods – Western Education is Forbidden ft FIELDED (Terror Management)L’Orange &…

Melbourne-based psych-rock band Buried Feather have come through with a brand new album titled Cloudberry Dreamshake, which is its name suggests is a colourful, bubbly and layered project, with hazy guitar leads and drumming that is hard-hitting and hypnotic. “Melt Together kicks the album off with a dominant guitar leads that are fuzzy and heavy,…

Japanese musician Ryota Miyake has released a brand new album titled Berries under the name Sparrows, and it’s a colourful, guitar and synth-heavy project that is colourful and light in tone. It’s an excellent introduction to the talented musician who is really able to craft some excellent rock and hip-hop inspired compositions. The 13 track…

CMPND are a Brighton, UK based hip-hop trio consisting of members Kemastry, Wundrop & Vitamin G. They have released a brand new album titled Eagle Court, and features some dark and eerie production as well as some intricate lyricism from the talented rappers, taking about experiences and making social observations in a visceral, highly engaging…

In 1978, Japanese music legend Yukihiro Takahashi came through with what would be one the most exciting albums titled Saravah! It was at a time when the musician joined Yellow Magic Orchestra, a legendary electronic band that defined Japanese music back in the day. On Saravah! Yukihiro Takahashi experimented and put together and album experimenting…

It’s that time of year again when Brownswood release the Future Bubblers compilation album, which aims give a platform to new and up and coming artists, and showcase their talents to the world. Paired with mentors, each musician goes through a process of learning and creating, while receiving help from experts in the field of…

London-based producer Jake Milliner comes through with his highly anticipated new album titled Bernie Says. He has been working on the album for a while, and being a fan of him through some of his excellent production for artists such as Barney Artist, Zilo and Lord Apex, I was excited to listen to this one,…

Franklyn is an activist, youth worker, journalist, rapper and all around creative don. He has come through with a brand new project titled Archives on which he raps about his personal experiences and social issues within London. His incredibly personal and captivating lyricism is the first I gravitated towards. His confident delivery as well as…

Manchester-based artist Layfullstop has come through with a brand new EP titled Cherries. Rapping and singing throughout the 5 track project, she truly impresses with some incredibly soulful compositions and intricate rapping. “Sounds from the Rainbow” features a smooth beat, with gorgeous keys and impeccable drumming. Her flow is incredible, and her wordplay is on…

Blackpocket is the alias for legendary UK-based artist Steve Spacek. ALAYLY is brand new 7 track project from the talented musician who brings spacey and futuristic electronic rhythms with a dash of soul that makes this a pretty fantastic listen. The glittery electronic beats and percussion on the “ALAYLY” set the tone for the rest…

Led by producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mark de Clive Lowe, Japanese jazz band Rōnin Arkestra have released a stellar new project, bridging the gap between jazz and electronic music beautifully. 8 tracks and 46 minutes in length, this album brings a diverse array of sounds that beautifully intertwine with each other and bring a lot…

New Zealand based musician comes through with a brand new release titled we in here​.​.​. Composed of raw ideas and a sample-based collage of sounds, this is a refreshing release following some stellar projects in the past such as LWMP18 and Foraging. Featuring more dance-heavy rhythms and an infectious grooves, this is a pretty stellar…

Detroit electronic music legend SHIGETO comes through with a brand new EP titled Versions. It sees him delve into the world of jazz music, and it’s an incredibly captivating release, with emphatic saxophone and trumpet leads throughout that are coupled by gorgeous keys and brilliant drumming. “Back to Basics” starts off with a beautiful, ethereal…

London-based musician Maria Chiara Argirò comes through with a brand new album titled Hidden Seas. This is my first time listening to this talented artist, and I was immediately drawn to the unique experimentation, taking influences from jazz, classical and electronic music. 10 tracks long, this album meanders between so many different sounds and eclectic…

billy woods is heavy listening. The legendary underground rapper has come through with a dense and intricate new album titled Terror Management. He has released some incredible albums over the last couple of years such as his 2019 collaborative album with Kenny Segal Hiding Places and his 2017 project Known Unknowns. This new album is…

You guys have no idea how long I’ve been anticipating an album from this don. From Charlotte, North Carolina, talented musician mavi has been making waves with his introspective, personal, soulful and abstract hip-hop. Having worked with the likes of Medhane, Pink Siifu and Navy Blue among many others, he has been able to carve…

Chicago rapper Jeremiah Jae and North Carolina producer L’Orange come through with an excellent collaborative album titled Complicate Your Life With Violence. Jeremiah Jae is known for a dark and self-reflective music such as on his incredible 2018 album DAFFI, while L’Orange’s production can be described as colourful and incredibly soulful. Their 2015 collaborative album…

Mutant Academy member Graymatter comes through with a new instrumental album titled PRODUCT PLACEMENT // SELF​-​PRESERVATION. I’ve been a fan of the talented producer for a while now, and I’m really glad seeing him continue to go from strength to strength on these new releases, with soulful yet hard-hitting beats that showcase why he’s one…

The mystery behind the band SAULT continues. After reviewing their previous album 5, I was super excited to listen to new music from the talented group, who bring a lot of soulful and funky compositions on their new album 7. The short 10 track album features some eclectic compositions that are seeped in thick basslines…

South London-based hip-hop duo 808INK come through with a brand new album titled Noisy Neighbours. They have released some stellar music over the years, including last year’s When I’m About, You’ll Know and When I’m About, You’ll Know, Pt. 2, I was excited to hear what they had in store this time around, and they…

In Search Of Media is back after a week long holiday abroad. I haven’t been able to properly listen to music over the last 7 days, so these 12 tracks are ones I have listened to heavily over the past weekend and covered on the website. Will be back properly with new selections next Sunday.…

Mutant Academy have been releasing classics upon classics. Fly Anakin and Big Kahuna OG come through with a brand new collaborative album titled Holly Water. It’s a soulful and lyrically dense album showcasing their incredible wordplay and gorgeous instrumentals throughout. After the “Intro” track, the album kicks off with the infectious “Baggington,” with its hard-hitting…