Los Angeles-based artist Mike Gao has come through with a phenomenal new project titled Human Recursion. He has released some of the most forward-thinking albums in the last decade or so, so coming into this album I was expecting nothing but crazy, eclectic production, and it is exactly what I got. “Los Angeles 2046” kicks…

ILL CONSIDERED are a talented 4-piece London-based jazz group consisting of Idris Rahman on Saxophone / FX, Leon Brichard on Electric bass, Emre Ramazanoglu on Drums/Mix/Mastering and Satin Singh on Percussion. They have released some stellar albums over the last few years including ILL CONSIDERED 5 and ILL CONSIDERED 6. Their music is lively and brings such…

LA-based artist Zeroh has been making incredible music for about a decade now, creating some of the most forward-thinking music right now. From hip-hop, to experimental beat music, to ambient and jazz, his discography is varied and consistently crazy. 0 EMISSIONS is a five-part series of the same name originally released in 2016, but re-released…

The incredibly talented London-based artist Emmavie has finally released her long-awaited and highly anticipated debut album titled Honeymoon. Let me tell you something about this release… it is absolutely stunning in every single way! I’m so happy to see her getting the respect and recognition from such legends but also a growing number of fans…

London-based musician Dozer Carter has come through with a brand new project titled Soon Come EP. Being a member of OthaSoul and the very best collective in London The Sound Village, the talented artist has come through with an absolute gem of a project. The EP starts off with the first single he released “Terminus,”…

Alex Figueira is a Venezuelan/Portuguese musician who currently resides in the Netherlands. He has released a 2 track EP titled Platanito / Guacuco, which feature some intensely groovy and dance-heavy music. “Platanito” is described as “an uncompromised crossover between classic 70’s Heavy Funk, Ghanian / Nigerian Highlife, Angolan Semba and Venezuelan “Platanito.” The infectious, percussion-heavy…

New York based producer AceMo comes through with a 5 track EP titled Ace’s Acid. It is an a project full of abrasive, acid house tunes that are high in tempo and energy. The track kicks off with “Ace’s Acid,” a warped 5 minute trip, with thick synths and a heavy beat that’s complemented by…

Headed by bassist and producer extraordinaire Horatio Luna, Australian based band The Psychedelic Freaks come through with an excellent new project titled Conference With The Other Side. All the music on this project is improvised by the group, who bring such infectious grooves. A major shoutout to Mandarin Dreams as well, who I saw at…

Chicago producer tropes comes through with a brand new project OTW. He has released some stellar music in the past with projects like Polar Role and Wallah/ Day Long. OTW is another stellar release, with some incredibly soulful remixes from rappers like Vince Staples and Travis Scott. 16 tracks in length, the project is vast with eclectic…

Grey Killer is a talented producer from St. Petersburg, Russia. This is my first introduction to the talented beatmaker, despite him making music for a couple of years now and with one of my favourite labels NINETOFIVE Records. He is back with a short 2 track project titled Californian Snow, and despite its length, it’s…

Argentinian-based jazz trio Barquitos Edward have come through with a brand new album titled Lo que el destino te depare. This is the first time I have come across their music, and with gorgeous guitar-driven melodies and stunning compositions, this album is one to remember. The album starts off with the smooth and soothing intro…

Compro Oro’s music is described as being “a psychedelic underground road trip to Africa, the Middle East and the Americas via Belgium.” The Belgian band have released a brand new single titled “Rastapopoulos” featuring Joachim Cooder, which is off their upcoming anticipated album titled Suburban Exotica, out on the 18th October. On “Rastapopoulos,” the group…

Exoterm’s new album Exists Into A Corridor sees the Norwegian/US supergroup play compositions from bassist Rune Nergaard, playing some intense jazz and progressive rock fueled improvisational music that are engaging and super interesting. The 6 track album starts off with “First Light,” a dreary, guitar and synth-driven soundscape that is equally unsettling as it is…

Felix Clary Weatherall aka Ross From Friends has been one of the most interesting electronic musicians in recent years with his off-kilter house-inspired tunes and a vastly eclectic selection of samples throughout his music. His 2018 debut album Family Portrait was an excellent representation of his talents as he paid homage to his family, creating…

Another Sunday, another weekly playlist! Good week of new releases, so I’m excited to share these selections. Tracklist is below as per usual. Enjoy! TracklistJPEGMAFIA – Jesus Forgive Me, I Am A Thot (Single)BROCKHAMPTON – BOY BYE (Single)SiR – Hair Down ft Kendrick Lamar (Single)Emmavie – Stop The Tape (Single)Kiefer – May 20 (Single)Marc Rebillet…

IG Culture’s influence on broken-beat jazz is almost incomparable to anyone else, as he’s been a tremendously important part of the scene. His new project is titled EP1, recording using the Likwid Continual Space Motion moniker, with 4 tracks of absolute heat. The project starts off with “Earthbound,” with tribal percussion acting as the heartbeat…

Swedish singer Snoh Aalegra is among one of the most talked about and celebrated neo-soul singers of this generation. With the release of her brand new album Ugh, Those Feels Again, the talented singer is able to capture one hell of a mood and tone, bringing her feelings to the forefront in a highly relatable…

London-based musician Dozer Carter has released a new single titled “Terminus.” My first introduction to the talented artist was through Louis VI’s excellent “Station Wagon” single, and I’ve been a fan since. “Terminus” features choral synths that give an eerie, almost unsettling vibe which is complemented by a hard-hitting beat and an introspective verse from…

Yet again, I present you Emmavie. As much as I have supported her with reviews over the last couple of months with “High Off This,” “Burn This House” and “Distraction,” I’m never tired of her music. Her most recent single, “Stop The Tape” is a more dynamic track, with a syncopated beat that is high…

New York based musician Mac Ayres has released his highly anticipated new album Juicebox. With gorgeous guitar rhythms and soulful vocals throughout, his talents shine through as he creates a cohesive, textured and layered album that will definitely be replayed for the remainder of this year. “I Wanna Give Up” features colourful guitar leads and…

London-based singer & songwriter Bryony Jarman-Pinto has released her brand new debut album titled Cage & Aviary. It’s a lyrically and thematically personal record that features some incredibly soothing and soulful vocals, complemented by gorgeous percussion and jazzy instrumentation. This album really exceeded my expectations, as the cohesiveness of the sound Bryony is able to…

Headed up by Dani Diodato and Dylan Jones of Ezra Collective, PYJÆN have been one of the more intriguing jazz groups to come out of the UK in recent years. They are set to release their self-titled new album PYJÆN on the 20th September, and have recently released an incredible new track titled In Search…

Mukti is a 1977 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Raj Tilak. Though the film itself isn’t known globally, one of the tracks from its soundtrack “Dance Music”, composed by the legendary R. D. Burman, became one many hip-hop fans recognise. I initially heard it on the Kanye West-produced Nas track “Bonjour” off his 11th studio album Nasir. I did really…

The multi-talented creative polymath Pink Siifu has come through with a short project titled grden.2 under his iiye alias. It’s full of lo-fi soul, with samples and hypnotic jazzy moments. “pullovr[beeendunthisdoentro}” starts this project off with a smooth, guitar or synth driven melody and continues with a gorgeous melodies on tracks like “ceeee,” “duncamedwn” and…

Recommended by my good friends at TwistedSoul, Kazakh-British violinist and all-round talented musician Galya Bisengalieva comes through with a brand new project titled EP TWO. Having worked with the likes of Radiohead, Frank Ocean, Suzanne Ciani, Steve Reich and Terry Riley, I had high expectations going into this, and well… it did not disappoint one…

A. Billi Free is a multi-talented producer, writer, vocalist from New Mexico. I Luma is her debut album, and is produced entirely by Chicago-based producers Tensei. The album is a beautiful, soulful one, with smooth R&B sensibilities and a lot of beautiful and groovy interstellar funk music. On tracks like “Flourish,” which features Angel Bat…

Los Angeles based producer Maral has been making an impact in recent years with her hard-hitting, eclectic and experimental club music. Taking influence from Iranian folk, psychedelic and dub music, his new project Mahur Club is an intense listen featuring bass-heavy production and some idiosyncratic samples. Tracks like “joonie’s jam” and “in this place” contain…

Melbourne-based musician Andras has been a pivotal member of the electronic scene for a while now. His new project “Boom Boom” is one which samples Congo drumming, and in particular, percussion from Nigerian legend Babatunde Olatunji, who’s 1959 release “Jin-go-lo-ba” was highly influential to electronic musicians globally. The acid house textures on the majority of…

Toronto-based producer The Kount comes through with a brand new project titled Function EP. It follows his incredible album Virtually Yours, a stellar, textured project featuring funky basslines and gorgeous synth leads. The 5 track project is maybe short in length, but it contains some incredibly groovy guitar leads and and wonky basslines that are…

Cameron Bloomfield’s big break came with a collaboration with rapper Ghetts on his 2017 album Rebel With A Cause. After releasing some stellar music before, the UK-based artist is back with a brand new single titled “Lazarus” featuring KZ, a gorgeous, textured soul track with guitars and synth leads that add depth and such a…