Enigmatic rapper Mach-Hommy comes through with a new 19-minute album titled Wap Konn Jòj! Knowing how intricate and wild Mach is with his wordplay and lyricism, I was expecting this album to be a difficult one to digest, and I got exactly that. The production feels rich, with a lot of texture and depth. Produced…

The Queen Georgia Anne Muldrow has released a brand new album titled VWETO II and it is an absolute vibe. This time focusing her efforts on production rather than vocal songwriting, the legendary musician has created an album full of soulful and incredibly textured beats that just take you on a journey from start to…

Emerging from Brisbane’s hip-hop and neo-soul scene is Laneous, a gifted musician who has released stellar music over the years that has reached far beyond the Australian borders. Monstera Deliciosa is his new album, a terrific insight into the world of neo-soul and jazz from a talented musician who can sing, play the guitar, keys,…

10 episodes done for In Search Of Radio and it’s a great one, featuring an excellent guestmix from Chewbeats, the South London musician who released a great project with Campari Beatz Vol.1. Enjoy the show! TracklistEkiti Sound – Ase (Abeg No Vex)Suzi Analogue – WAY LIVE ft ZenSoFly (ZONEZ V.4)Octavian – Lit ft A$AP Ferg…

Montréal-based sextet Schemes released their excellent self-titled debut EP back in April. It’s a phenomenal release that I completely forgot to review despite one of the members asking me to. Apologies for that. HOWEVER, this album is a beautifully melodic, densely arranged and impeccably groovy one, and I’m glad to have finally gotten around to…

Aura Safari are a group of talented musicians and DJs from the beautiful city of Perugia, Italy. They are Alessandro Deledda, Andrea Moretti, Lorenzo Lavoratori, Daniele Melloni and Nicholas Iammatteo. Together they go by Aura Safari and have released their new self-titled album, one which is a beautiful representation and celebration of jazz, house and…

Portugese-based producer Dotorado Pro comes through with a new EP titled Macumba. This is my first introduction to the young and gifted producer, and this project highlights the extent of his talents. I usually cringe at the thought of afro-house music, maybe because of my own ignorance for the genre – to me it sounds…

Toronto-based producer The Kount comes through with a brand new album titled Virtually Yours,. With slick and smooth synths, beautiful jazzy tones and hard-hitting beats, this album is a terrific one, shining a bright light on his talents. Tracks like “Half-Life” and “Nightbus” bring smooth and soulful vibes with keys and synths that sound warm…

The legendary producer is back with two brand new tracks titled “Claustro” and “State Forest,” released on Hyperdub Records. From the first listen, I was immediately drawn to the mystique of “State Forest,” and only recently thought of the otherworldly experiences I have with the closing tracks on Burials EPs. “Claustro” is an upbeat, hectic,…

Kalba is the brand new, debut album from Ghanaian xylophone master Isaac Birituro and Leeds-based producer and singer-songwriter Sonny Johns AKA The Rail Abandon. This eclectic collaboration sees two artists at the heights of their creative powers releasing raw and spiritual music. It really is a breathtaking listen. From the incredibly upbeat and fun opener…

The legend Evil Needle has come through with a brand new EP titled Lost Tape, and sees him continue releasing excellent head-bob heavy and soulful instrumentals. Throughout the 5-track project, the talented French producer comes through with exceptional beats that feature slick synths, subtle percussion and hard-hitting drums. The soulful vocal sample on “On my…

Santi & Tuğçe are an excellent duo who have released some stellar electronic music over the last few years. The Paraguayan and Turkish producers have come through with a beautiful new album titled Terminal Caribe, with groovy electronic rhythms and stunning melodies. Tracks like “Wandering Song” features a smooth vocal performance that is complemented by…

Andy Ordoñez is a young drummer and producer from New York. He has released a new single titled “Evolución De La Musica Garifuna,” as well as another track titled “Giriga.” He was born to Honduran parents of Garifuna decent, and these two tracks see him delve head first into the influences of the Central American…

Olindo Records, a record label formed from the people behind Colectivo Futuro, have released new tracks from Caracas based multi-instrumentalist and composer Isaac Sasson. The project is titled Cantos Campesinos EP and features the talented musician singing ethereally over heavy percussive instruments and soulful guitar leads. “Paseo en un sueño” is a groovy, guitar-driven track…

Hey everyone! Playlist #23 is here and it’s been another great week of discovery. Music from all corners of the world as well as some smooth neo-soul and hip-hop beats. Hope you enjoy! TracklistAhmedou Ahmed Lowla – Seyni (Terrouzi)Al Massrieen – Sah (Modern Music (Habibi Funk 006))Cherry Bandora – Ölmek Var Dönmek Yok (Cherry Bandora)Lagartijeandro…

LA based producer Elusive comes through with an excellent new album titled Bonsai Tree. After releasing his fantastic 2018 albums Dissonance, Planet Blue and Consonance, the incredibly talented musician exceeds expectations even further with this release. I’ve always admired Elusive’s incredibly textured production. It goes far beyond beatmaking, as he is able to craft tracks…

Miami-based musician Suzi Analogue has released an electrifying, crazy new album titled ZONEZ V​.​4. Being one of the primary electronic producers coming out of the US, I’m always incredibly intrigued by anything she releases. ZONEZ V.4 is an experience. Influenced by the LA beat scene as well as more punk-like forms of electronic music, this…

New Zealand- musician Jordan Rakei has been making waves for years now with his stunning soulful compositions on excellent albums such as 2016’s Cloak and 2017’s Wallflower. Origin is his third full-length album and sees the artist continue creating soulful, interesting tunes that captivate you unlike any other artist making music today. Over the 11…

FloFilz is a super talented hip-hop producer from Aachen, Germany and Transit is his brand new album. It is his third studio release with Melting Pot Music, and it is one that is deeply inspired by (and celebrates) the UK jazz and hip-hop scene. With Brixton on the front cover in black and white, FloFilz…

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, and 22a label founder Tenderlonious comes through with another album titled HARD RAIN. This time, rather than focusing his efforts on his impeccable talents on flute, he releases a funky house album. With futuristic sounds and tremendous amounts of energy, HARD RAIN is definitely one for the dancefloors. From the synth-heavy grooves…

I remember back in late 2013 having a conversation about music, with him insisting that “Mndsgn is gonna be a legend.” This was back when he released his critically acclaimed Fresh Selects debut Breatharian, a brilliant body of work I still celebrate to this day. Having signed to Stones Throw Records in 2014, he released…

Aan are a rock band from Portland, Oregon. Signed to one of my favourite labels Fresh Selects, they have released a fantastic new album titled Losing My Shadow. The group have been able to create a groove-driven, moody and emotive album that brings character, a lot of beautiful guitar riffs and emotive, soulful vocals. Tracks…

Mati Zundel is an incredibly talented Argentinian music who goes by the name Lagartijeando. Having released some amazing music in the past such as his 2017 project El Gran Poder, it was almost certain that any new album he releases would be just as magical and mesmeric as his previous work. This is exactly the…

Melbourne’s jazz and neo-soul scene is among the best in the world. Talented musician Kuzich comes through with a brand new project titled Fruit Soup. It is a stunning body of work that combines warped beats, soulful singing and stellar percussion, all of which make this a soulful and immersive listen. Tracks like “Closer To…

LA-based producer Swarvy comes through with another excellent beat-tape, following a string of excellent projects such as Anti-Anxiety, No. 3 | Coral Blend and No. 4 | Honey Blend (among others of course). Blend Special | Ep. 2 sees him sample some contemporary hip-hop classics such as Kendrick Lamar’s “Momma,” Lil Uzi Vert’s “Neon Guts”…

Ahmedou Ahmed Lowla is an electronic musician from Nouakchott, Mauritania. Terrouzi is his newest release, a stellar album full of dense electronic compositions influenced by the sound from that region. He plays the keyboard effortlessly in compositions that are lengthy and incredibly fun and engaging. Tracks like “Seyni” and “Bembara” are long and intricate compositions,…

Music from the beautiful country of Thailand has always been captivating to me. Ever since I’ve been discovering older, funk and disco albums, I have been enamored by the crazy vocals and percussive grooves that are accompanied by gorgeous phin leads that provide a soulful touch to the music as a whole. Soonthorn Chairatanachot was…

Marc Codsi is an wonderfully talented musician from Beirut, Lebanon. A New World is his most recent project, a 7 track release full of hard-hitting electronic grooves that are high in tempo and feature a whole lot of frantic, unsettling energy. It is a tremendous body of work that samples folkloric music from that part…