Producers Awlnight and FarragoL have come through with a terrific new double-album titled Splash Brothers on the amazing Beatbliotek Records. Having followed both artists for the last couple of years, it’s always exciting to see what new music they have, and their new release doesn’t disappoint. With incredible samples, hard-hitting beats and a raw tone…

Yosi Horikawa is one of the most gifted musicians from Japan, in my honest opinion. Spaces is his new album and his first since 2013’s Vapors. Having been a fan of his for some time now, I was eager to listen to this new album of his, and it’s safe to say that he does…

Talented 23 year old Tennessee producer and saxophonist Sterfry comes through with a brand new project titled Life Pt. 1. Incorporating elements of jazz, hip-hop and house music, this short project is punchy and memorable. From the first track “Wayword1” you can hear smooth synths, keys and an engaging beat being complemented by singer Sunshine’s…

KAYE is one of Singapore’s most talented musical outputs. A talented producer and DJ, he has been able to craft his own sound, bringing jazz, soul, house and world music together in an emphatic and memorable way. His new release is titled ഇന്ത്യ (Intya) and sees him explore the Indian subcontinent with three tracks of…

Welcome back to another edition of the weekly playlist! Really excited for this one because I’ve been listening to a lot more music from around the world recently – Singeli music from Tanzania, Turkish psychedelic rock, Brazilian beats, Nigerian electronic music and much more. This week is for all the great discoveries I have made,…

Hashtagobi is a talented producer from London/Nottingham. His latest album was released back in 2018. My First Summer is a colourful, hip-hop album with fun, upbeat production. It sounds perfect for a summer setting, with its tone being playful and engaging. You could tell he’s been inspired by the likes of Kanye, Pharrell and Tyler,…

Released back in April, Abeg No Vex is the debut album from Nigerian electronic producer Ekiti Sound. With tribal beats, vocals samples and percussion, this release is incredibly engaging and fun. Over 15 tracks, Ekiti Sound is able to create a dense and textured project which highlights the rich musical diversity of Nigeria. Tracks like…

London-based rapper K the Infinite is back with a new single titled “Rambling 5.” Once again, being a part of the newly formed collective The Sound Village, the talented musician flows effortlessly on a smooth and soulful beat. This is the second single off his upcoming project MERKABA (his first being “Levels” featuring Kaniva). Lyrically…

Poland’s best jazz export EABS are back with a brand new album after their brilliant 2017 debut Repetitions (Letters to Krzysztof Komeda). Featuring Tenderlonious on flute, the talented band have come through with an intense, intriguing new album titled Slavic Spirits, one which is incredibly diverse with sounds and dense compositions. There is such profound chemistry…

Kinkajous are a 4-piece band consisting of Adrien Cau (tenor sax/bass clarinet), Benoît Parmentier (drums/production), Maria Chiara Argirò (piano/rhodes) and Andres Castellanos (bass). Hidden Lines is their new debut album, and it is definitely one to celebrate and remember. Jazz and electronic soundscapes make this a smooth, somewhat mellow listen, though their sonic diversity is what…

The city of Belém, in the Northern state of Pará in Brazil, has long been a hotbed of culture and musical innovation. Having no prior knowledge to the creative and music culture in that part of Brazil, I was curious to listen to this new project featuring a variety of artists from that area. It…

Rodrigo Vellutini aka Afterclapp is a producer from São Paulo, Brazil. This is my first introduction to the talented producer, and this new project ZAMBI is his first solo record. Just 4 tracks in length, ZAMBI is quite a memorable one as it leaves its mark with hard-hitting boom-bap production, soulful samples and clear Brazilian influences.…

Damon Locks is a visual artist from Chicago who has been experimenting with sound for some time now. His new album titled Where Future Unfolds initially started as a solo project as a collage piece (where Locks pulled samples from Civil Rights era speeches and recordings). 4 years in the making, it became a fully…

Tonal Unity is a South Korean label specialising in left-field electronic recordings. Vol. 1 {일} is a compilation album that focuses on bringing the diverse, raw and ancient sounds of Korea in a blend of modern, electronic interpretations by some of the most intriguing musicians working today. The compilation features the likes of El Búho…

Singeli music is a Tanzanian form of intense, underground electronic music. Dominating the nightlife of Dar es Salaam, I was intrigued when finding out more about the culture through Ugandan label Nyege Nyege Tapes – the go to place for underground, DIY African electronic music. One of Singeli’s pioneers is a man called Duke, who…

Singeli music is a Tanzanian form of intense, underground electronic music. Dominating the nightlife of Dar es Salaam, I was intrigued when finding out more about the culture through Ugandan label Nyege Nyege Tapes – the go to place for underground, DIY African electronic music. One of Singeli’s pioneers is a man called Sisso, who…

Following the success of their debut album On, Amsterdam-based Turkish band Altin Gün came through with their second full-length album titled Gece, near the end of April. This psychedelic rock release is sublime, with high-energy wailing guitars and grooves that just make me bop my head endlessly. It’s like an awesome jam session that lasts…

The Amsterdam five piece The Mauskovic Dance Band have released their eponymous debut album on Soundway Records. Combining cosmic, synth-heavy grooves with more tribal, percussive rhythms, the talented group is able to create a sound that sounds fresh and exciting. The opening track to this new record “Drinks By The Sea” features a great percussion-heavy…

Hamburg-based Turkish psychedelic group Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek come through with their brand new debut album titled Kar Yağar. I accidentally found them just by browsing through Bandcamp, and I was completely blown away by their sound. The Bağlama (Turkish lute) can be heard all over this album, with psychedelic guitar sounds and Derya…

The Mongolian hip-hop scene, anyone familiar with it? Well, I’ve got you covered. Bodikku is a producer and hip-hop obsessive from Ulaanbaatar, the world’s coldest capital city. He works as a crane operator and dreams of living in Brazil. His newest release is titled Rio / Bodianova and is a tribute to the sounds of Brazil,…

One of my absolute favourite keyboardists is back with a brand new single titled “Icy Roads (Stacked).” Joe Armon-Jones has been releasing some of the best music in recent years (Starting Today being one of them – one of my favourite albums of 2018) as well as contributing and collaborating heavily with the rest of…

German-based radio station/record label Radio Juicy come through with a brand new compilation album titled Fear And Loathing In Beats. This is to celebrate 7 years of their existence, so a very happy birthday to them – what they have been doing for the global beat scene is incredibly important and I wish them nothing…

Rain Check is the debut album from talented Minnesota-based producer Slowya.roll, released on Radio Juicy. This is my first introduction to the musician, and trusting whatever Radio Juicy put out, I was excited to listen to this release. Overall, I am incredibly impressed by the lavish, smooth and hard-hitting beats throughout this album. Jazzy, soulful…

Singaporean-native W. Y. Huang comes through with an intense electronic album titled Crossing The Great Water 利涉大川. This is my first introduction to the artist, and I’m immediately drawn to the eclectic nature of the music and the eerie tone he is able to create. As he states himself, “I set out to create a…

What is there to say about legendary Brazilian fusion-jazz and funk group Azymuth? Releasing classic album after classic since their 1975 self-titled debut album, they have been cherished and admired by the jazz community endlessly, so it’s always exciting hearing extra compositions and demos. Far Out Recordings have released Demos (1973​-​75) Volumes 1&2, a series…

Manchester’s finest Children of Zeus come through with a small, bonus EP titled Excess Baggage, which acts as a complimentary piece to their excellent 2018 album Travel Light. Featuring UGK remixes from Zed Bias, a few edits and some original tracks, the talented duo have once again shown why they are one of the most…

Hey everyone and welcome back to a new weekly playlist! Before I mention anything else, as it is our 2nd birthday, I just wanted to thank everyone who has supported In Search Of Media over the last two years. It has been wonderful and humbling receiving praise and support from musicians, music lovers and fellow…

It’s always weird for me to review and cover incredibly personal projects, especially when it has to do with a family member passing away. Legendary producer K15’s newest release, Our Time Is Borrowed is dedicated to his Gran and Grandad, who unfortunately passed away over the course of the year. It is an incredibly personal…