LA-based producer and Soulection member LAKIM has come through with a brand new beat tape titled The GINSU Tape. Having been a fan of this man’s music through his work with Soulection, this project was one I was looking forward to listening to, and as expected, he does not disappoint. Soul samples, synth-heavy melodies and…

Jimi Tenor & Freestyle Man are Finnish electronic duo that have released some stellar music in the past. Are We It? is their brand new project, a 4-track EP with groovy and funky electronic rhythms. “Journey (That Mistook His Way For A Road)” starts off with a groovy, catchy House tune with slick synths and…

Salami Rose Joe Louis is a California-based artist I have been following for a couple years now. Her albums son of a sauce! (2016) and Zalty Sauce Nephew (2017) are somewhat cult classics, having circulated actively on Bandcamp and Soundcloud since their releases. Her soothing vocals and quiet but hypnotic production make her such a…

Amsterdam-based producer Young Marco comes through with an excellent new album titled Bahasa, a project inspired by his recent visit to Indonesia. The trip was to rekindle his Indonesian roots, visiting several islands within the archipelago including Bali, really immersing himself in their culture and lifestyle. The result is a 8 track album that beautiful and…

Hey everyone! Happy beginning of September. Can’t believe we’re less that 4 months until 2020, but we move! New playlist featuring some of the best music I’ve reviewed over the past week and a few other dope tunes! Don’t forget to follow and support! Tracklist is below as per usual. TracklistJake Milliner – Reminisce ft…

RuptureLDN is a London-based label and night in London run by co-founders Mantra and Double O. They have released a few tapes over the summer dedicated to planets. Earth is a 3-track EP consisting of tracks from The Untouchables, J. Robinson and Dubmonger, all of which are terrific tracks that brilliantly capture a dark and…

RuptureLDN is a London-based label and night in London run by co-founders Mantra and Double O. They have released a few tapes over the summer dedicated to planets. Mars is a 3-track EP consisting of tracks from Double O, Gremlinz & Jesta and Effra , all of which are terrific tracks that brilliantly capture a…

Legendary producer Four Tet comes through with a brand new 3-track EP titled Anna Painting. This man needs no introduction, releasing some of the most forward-thinking electronic and dance music over the past decade. With this new release, Kieren Hebden draws inspiration from painter Anna Liber Lewis. They have known each other from childhood, and…

Chicago-based musician Ben LaMar Gay has been at the forefront of some of the most exciting and experimental music coming out of the city in a while. Albums like Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun are incredible with their synth-heavy jazzy compositions that take inspiration from house music. On his newest release East of…

Louisville, Kentucky producer Dr. Dundiff has released a brand new self-titled album with his group SGJAZZ. The whole album was recorded in the musician’s studio room in Louisville and brings to life a jazzy sound that is heavy in percussion and drumming, perfectly marrying hip-hop and jazz together in an engaging and soulful way. SGJAZZ…

The Mud SE are one of the most exciting groups from London. They have released some stellar projects in the past including SUNGAZER, Home By The AM and today, before tomorrow. Their most recent project is titled farewell forest, a 11-minute project featuring production from forrest green and words by bayley. It’s a warped, lo-fi…

Tenesha The WordSmith is an Oakland, California based spoken word artist. She has released a lyrically dense new album titled Peacocks and Other Savage Beasts produced entirely by Khalab. Her singles “Why White Folks Can’t Call Me N*gg*” and “Again” were poignant and lyrically dense with racially charged wordplay, which is something that is prominent…

I’ve been a fan of Stay Cool, a movement led by creative polymath Sean Grannum aka seangran, since 2017. He has done so much in that time, releasing 3 compilation albums with some of the best beatmakers in the world, done events in the UK and abroad as well as keeping the Stay Cool podcast/show…

London-based musician Tawiah has released her brand new single titled “Recreate” off her upcoming debut album Starts Again. Having been a fan of Tawiah for a while now, I’m genuinely psyched to see her blossom and grow from year to year, and this new single is incredibly soulful and captures exactly what I love about…

Hope Tala is an young and incredibly talented London-based artist making waves with her soothing, angelic vocals. Her new release is titled Sensitive Soul, a 6-track EP highlighting her talents as a singer and songwriter. The project is guitar-driven and folk inspired, as the melodies are playful and beautifully textured. “Anywhere” starts the album off…

Ego Ella May is a London-based singer who’s voice is so damn gorgeous I can listen to her music all day. She has released various singles over the years including “Table for One” and her collaboration with Lex Amor and Wu-Lu titled “Legend,” off the Untitled Basquiat-inspired compilation album. She joins forces with Wu-Lu and…

Faye Meana is a London-based singer and Shades Of A Dreamer is her brand new project. I don’t know much about this young musician, but all I can say is, she’s incredibly dope! With smooth, synth-heavy production throughout the 5 tracks, Faye is able to deliver incredibly smooth vocals that sound incredibly emotive throughout. “The…

2nd Exit consists of London-based artists Alfa Mist and Lester Duval. Their new EP Tangent consists of 4 tracks, full of smooth, soulful boom-bap beats and stellar verses throughout. “Tangent” features a fantastic beat, with eerie keys throughout and stellar rhymes from both that are smooth over the soulful beat. “Stable Eyes” features Barney Artist…

South London producer Jake Milliner finally released his first solo single, which is likely to be featured on his upcoming debut album Bernie Says, to be released later this year. The track is called “Reminisce” and features fellow London-based producer Alfa Mist on keys and Richmond, Virginia-based multi-instrumentalist Marcus Tenney on trumpet. Known for his…

New York-based rapper Rome Streetz released a stellar new album titled noise kandy 3 back in July. This is my first introduction to the talented emcee and wow, it really is an incredible project. With introspective lyricism and soulful production, this album is one to remember. It’s just phenomenal. Tracks like “Seizure” and “Rich Porter…

Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and all round amazing musician Taylor McFerrin has released his highly anticipated sophomore album titled Love’s Last Chance. It’s his first full-length body of work since his debut 2014 BRAINFEEDER project Early Riser. It is a beautiful project, with lush, textured soulful synth instrumentation, incredibly groovy and funky basslines as well as Taylor’s…

Rapper Big Kahuna OG and producer Graymatter come through with a brand new collaborative album STRAINMAN CHRONICLES. As members of Richmond, Virginia collective Mutant Academy, their work is always anticipated, and as per usual, with incredible production and lyricism, this project is incredible. From the opening track “Draco Slide (Fall Back Pt.3)” to the closer…

London based producer dwyer comes through with his brand new project titled Nolo. With lush synths and gorgeous textured production throughout, this is a lush and soulful body of work that exceeds expectations. From the angelic, string section on “Olympus” the album takes a dive into a futuristic, emphatic and experimental tone with a hard-hitting…

London-based producer and Treehouse Vibes member AJMW comes through with a brand new project titled Eternal. The talented musician has been on my ‘ones to watch’ list this year, and I’m glad to see him excel on this release, a textured and emotive 7 track project which exceeds my expectations. The gorgeous synths and percussion…

Greek producer Drips Zacheer comes through with a brand new album titled Walkaway. His 2018 album Things To Do In Zero Gravity was among my favourite releases of that year, and this new project highlights exactly why he’s one of the best beatmakers working today. The funky synths and electronic effects on “Proem no7” set…

Talented Irish producer ｊａｒｊａｒｊｒ comes through with a brand new project titled Free Parking on Sundays. This is my first introduction to the musician, and he has released a lush, layered and soulful album that is perfect for an evening summer listen. 6 tracks long, the project meanders between gorgeous synths, smooth guitar leads and…

Happy Bank Holiday Sunday people! Hope you’re enjoying the heat in London or wherever you are in the world. The last few weeks have been beautiful in terms of music being released and gigs I’ve been to. This playlist celebrates that, so I hope you enjoy! Tracklist is below as per usual. TracklistEmmavie – Confidence…

Baltimore-based Joy Postell has been releasing some stellar music the last few years. Her stunning, soulful and utterly soothing 2018 project Diaspora was a highlight of that year, and she’s continued releasing some fantastic music. Back and Forth is a new EP that continues her streak of excellent music, and just seeing her grow as…