Moroccan producer Saib has released a brand new project titled Basement Grooves. This is my first introduction to the talented beatmaker, and he does not disappoint one bit, providing us with smooth and soulful instrumentals that are rich with samples, keys, guitar leads and drums. Tracks like “Talk To Me” have a beautiful vocal sample…

This has been a collaboration I have been waiting for! Rago Foot is one of my favourite producers and artists in general, having produced some great projects recently with Another Man On A Zig Zag Mission and WE NEED TO TALK. I know King Carter for his solo material, but also his collaborations with fellow…

Canadian-born and US based electronic music legend K. Leimer has come through with a brand new album titled Irrational Overcast. Having spent the 70s and 80s experimenting with electronic, ambient and eclectic sounds, he has always been one to push the boundaries of music. With this new album, K. Leimer sounds focused, bringing a gorgeous…

Ghanaian producer Gafacci comes through with a brand new project titled Tash BNM EP. This is my first introduction to the talented producer, and with this new project, he really impresses with a colourful, synth-heavy sound that sounds fresh and incredibly catchy. Just 4 tracks in length, Tash BNM EP keeps the energy up and…

Kaidi Tatham is a legend in the House and Electronic music scene, having released some stellar albums over the years. It’s a World Before You was his last full length album, an intricate and cohesive body of work. This time around, he has released a short EP titled Serious Times, an energetic, fun project that…

Rima Kato is a talented singer-songwriter from Japan, and Sing-Song is her brand new album. It’s a folk album, which is a genre I’ve never really covered on this website, and I don’t know why. I loved this album. It was sweet, with gorgeous guitar-driven melodies and beautiful and soulful vocals from the Japanese singer,…

Scrimshire has become one of the more influential voices of the London scene for quite a while now. Knowing him primarily from his label Wah Wah 45s, as well as his fantastic DJing, this new album is actually my first proper introduction to the talented musical polymath. His new album Listeners is a sublime project,…

I’ve always known the Australian music scene to be incredible, especially in recent years. Hiatus Kaiyote, Sampology, Variations of Light, Clever Austin, 30/70, Tiana Khasi… the list goes on and on. Melbourne in particular has been a melting pot of cultures and influences, and I’m finally glad that we have a wonderful compilation album to…

Portland, Oregon based future funk producer YUNG BAE comes through with a heavily infectious and fun new album titled Bae 5. Described as ‘future funk,’ his music contains infectious basslines, guitar grooves, funky synths and high-energy drumming. It’s an awesome, upbeat listen. I don’t even know where to start with describing this album! “Pacific Standard”…

Sydney-based producer Caravan comes through with an energetic, groove-heavy new EP titled Riviera. Already being a relatively influential name within house and electronic music, the talented producer continued to impress with a 4 track album that is dynamic and infectiously groovy. With thick synths and basslines, the album kicks off “Republique,” a funky start to…

As one half of The Get Money Squad together with brother Jon Bap, talented musician Quinton Brock has established himself as one of the most promising new voices in music recently. His new project is titled Scooter. and features some infectious, guitar-driven funk grooves that highlight his talents as a guitarist, singer and all-round musician.…

South London rapper P From Lee has released his highly anticipated new album titled I’m P From Lee. With bass-heavy production and high-energy verses from the talented musician, this album is a refreshing new addition to the music scene in the UK. The synth leads and soothing, spacious melodies on tracks like “Hash Butter,” “Thanks…

Kase Avila is an Australian-Fillipino DJ, producer and all round creative from Sydney, Australia. Soul Calibre is his brand new album, a hard-hitting and inspiring release with heavy beats, swirling electronic effects and beautiful melodies throughout. Upon first listen, this album stands out to me from other projects so far this year, just because I…

Pip Millett is one of the upcoming R&B talents coming out of the UK. Her new project is titled Do Well, a beautiful and soothing 4 track project that shows her gorgeous vocals meandering between lush synths and keys that add depth and soul to her music. The playful guitar and key arrangements on “Something…

Boomskully are a neo-soul band hailing from Adelaide, Australia. Consisting of Lauren Henderson on vocals, Jason McMahon on production and saxophone, Alex Wignall on keys and synths and Alexander Flood on drums, the talented quartet have created a stunning new self-titled project, once again highlighting how amazing the Australian music scene is. Consisting of 6 tracks,…

Birmingham based musician Reuben James comes through with his brand new EP titled Adore. This being my first introduction to the young talented artist, I was blown away by his incredibly soulful voice and the stunning, lush and layered instrumentation throughout the project. 7 tracks and 30 minutes in length, Adore EP features some sublime…

Tenesha WordSmith is a supremely talented spoken word artist originally from Oakland, California. I’ve been a fan of her work since last year’s Madea​/​Dangerous Women EP, released last year. Produced by Khalab, her new album Peacocks and Other Savage Beasts is set to be released on the 30th August via On The Corner Records. She…

Another Sunday, another exciting playlist for you guys! Don’t have much to say about this week, apart from the fact that there have been so many dope singles and projects coming out, I can’t really keep up! Anyways, the playlist is below with an accompanying tracklist. TracklistMelo-Zed – 079 ft Lord Apex (Single)Intalekt – Rosebank…

In terms of jazz releases I’m anticipating in 2019, NÉRIJA’s new album Blume is definitely high on my list. Consisting of Nubya Garcia on tenor saxophone, Sheila Maurice-Grey on trumpet, Cassie Kinoshi on alto saxophone, Rosie Turton on trombone, Shirley Tetteh on guitar, Lizy Exell on drums and Rio Kai on bass, the chemistry between…

Scrimshire’s new album Listeners is among my most anticipated records of this year. “Won’t Get Better” featuring Emma-Jean Thackray is among my favourite singles this year, and the track “Thru You” with Georgia Anne Muldrow is another stellar moment. This time, he has added James Alexander Bright to the amazing selection of features on a…

London-based producer Beringei comes through with his debut released titled The People, The Place. Consisting of 3 tracks, including a William Florelle remix, this release is a colourful one, as his talents as a broken beat producer shine through. The title track “The People, The Place” features an infectious beat, with a groovy bassline, percussion…

Loman is helping put Boston’s beat scene on the map. His newest release, Spotta-Fi, is my first introduction to the supremely talented producer, and with eerie synth leads and keys throughout the darker and drum-heavy beats, this release is an incredibly captivating and engaging listen. Tracks like “Bulletproof Coffee” feature beautiful keys which meander through…

One of my favourite producers of the last couple of years is back with a brand new single featuring Lord Apex, set to be released on his upcoming project titled Zachary EP. Melo-Zed is back and I’m absolutely psyched for new music, considering the fact that Eleven EP was one of my favourite projects of…

Intalekt is just special. The London-based musician has released some of the most poetic music in the last few years and I’m grateful that he’s able to grace us with moments of joy and bliss through sound. “Rosebank” is his first track since the release of his amazing album The Adventures of Master Splinta, and…

The Australian music scene keeps on exceeding my expectations tenfold. Variations of Light are a hip-hop/soul/jazz group from Adelaide consisting of Nelson Dialect, Alnitak Kid, and keyboardist Nate88. They released a brand new album titled Lunar Beautific back in April of this year, and I’m glad I’ve finally come around to it after all these…

Multi-talented producer Ahnnu is known for being able to brilliantly blend hip-hop and beat music with ambient, hazy soundscapes. Just recently he released a juke & footwork project as Cakedog titled Doggystyle, a project I praised and celebrated in my review. He is back with an extensive 22-minute recording titled “A Dreaming Arrow,” which is…