released: march 28, 2025 genre: electronic / experimental from: yorkshire, uk (based in london, uk) label: hyperdub a few thoughts: released earlier this year in march, aya’s sophomore album hexed! is a disorienting, abrasive electronic project which is manic in its energy, yet so fun to listen to. tracks like “off to the esso” have…

released: july 11th, 2025 genre: jazz from: london, uk label: brownswood recordings a few thoughts: a gorgeous, reflective body of work from one of london’s most exciting jazz artists working today. the septet, led by sheila maurice-grey, channel west african rhythms with a smooth and punchy compositions, that are gorgeous and carry an air of…

released: june 20th, 2025 genre: electronic / dance from: lisbon, portugal / london, uk label: latency a few thoughts: firstly, if you haven’t listened to estradas, go do so asap. lisbon-based producer nídia and london-based italian percussionist and multi-instrumentalist valentina magaletti released one of the best electronic albums last year, full of rich, dance-heavy compositions that…

slowdancing with my sorrows, step closer to a brighter morrowthe haze in this dark placebrings malaise with a hint of yarrowa saccharine embrace, cold and crispy, an urge to push myself awayshadows of my past, in and out without a tracedevilish temptations as i circle through the mazeanger waitingand waitingand waitingsorrows drifting with the cloudsfury…

whistles and whispers corrupt the depths of my wishes,revolving doors, devilish temptations, resisted,awkward grooves dancing in the wind,gone in a blink,behind these barriers i stink,running around, aimless and naked, perforated,crazy and tameless, distractions keep my mind tangled in braces,in cages, run around estranged, derangements, placements full, in constant situationships, undone laces, constant struggle to keep…

released: june 18th 2025 genre: hip-hop / electronic from: london, uk label: young a few thoughts: isaiah hull is a generational artist. the london-based member of the collective life is beautiful has one of the most animated and unique voices i’ve heard in a while. the way he’s able to paint sonic canvases, whether through…

released: june 13, 2025 genre: jazz from: london, uk label: aquarii records a few thoughts: the talented pianist has released his second album of the year, and the follow up to all the quiet (part i). the double album is a rich and immersive body of work that combines lush and colourful moments through incredible…

released: may 30th, 2025 genre: dance from: st louis, missouri, usa label: yoruba records a few thoughts: osunlade is back with his first full-length album since last year’s inner garden. the 8-track album is another meditative and colourful body of work that showcases the talents of the legendary producer. “plantation earth” has a dynamic beat…

released: may 30th, 2025 genre: experimental folk-rock from: london, uk label: rough trade a few thoughts: there is something truly captivating about caroline’s music. the 8-piece band, consisting of alex mckenzie, casper hughes, freddy wordsworth, hugh aynsley, jasper llewellyn, magdalena mclean, mike o’malley and oliver hamilton, create these stunning, immersive acoustic guitar and string-led soundscapes…

i’ll simply start by saying, or rather, shouting, at the top of my lungs – FREE PALESTINE! not only that but free all humans suffering from all forms of oppression. we all deserve basic human rights, and well, turn on the news and you’ll see the tragedy happening in front of our eyes. obviously, the…

released: may 9th, 2025 genre: hip-hop / experimental from: new york, usa label: backwoodz studios i’ll be honest, i don’t listen to much hip-hop these days. i make a few exceptions, of course, and billy woods is probably the artist that excities me the most. he is an important poet and writer of the 21st…

released: 9th may, 2025 genre: hip-hop from: london, uk label: ineedsound a few thoughts: london-based rapper-poet, dj, event curator james massiah has released a new project titled bounty law, and 8-track ep that explores his feelings and state of mind living in such a suffocating and overwhelming city. with production from the likes of cajm,…

released: may 9th, 2025 genre: electronic / modern classical from: london, uk label: carrying colour a few thoughts: multi-disciplinary artist duval timothy has been making some of my favourite music in recent years. albums such as sen am and help have been integral to my overall sonic experience of my time here in london. through…

released: 9th may, 2025 genre: rock / experimental from: london, uk label: ad 93 a few thoughts: in the space of a year, moin have become one of my favourite bands making music today. the london-based trio, consisting of joe andrews, tom halstead, and long time collaborator and percussionist visionary valentina magaletti they’ve released some fantastic…

released: february 7, 2025 genre: jazz from: berlin, germany label: leiter a few thoughts: released back in february, moses yoofee trio’s debut album myt is a striking and sprawling jazz debut that twith rhythms and melodies that will have you grooving for days. consisting of moses yoofee on keys, noah fürbringer on drums and roman…

released: april 25, 2025 genre: electronic from: oxford, uk label: houndstooth a few thoughts: djrum has been creating some of the most innovative and eclectic electronic compositions in years. often dark, eerie and with intense techno drumming throughout his music, he’s been able to carve out a unique sound for himself, and continues to push…

released: may 2, 2025 genre: electronic from: manchester, uk label: supernature a few thoughts: rainy miller, alongside the likes of space afrika, blackhaine and iceboy violet, has helped redefine the sound and energy coming from manchester and its surrounding areas. with eclectic electronic compositions that meander between light and emotive to abrasive and harsh, rainy…

released: may 1, 2025 genre: electronic from: new york, usa london, uk label: 10k a few thoughts: this transatlantic collaboration makes a lot of sense. new york-based artist anysia kym has got her fingerprints on some of the most innovative and interesting beats to come out recently, having worked and collaborated with the likes of…

released: march 21, 2025 genre: hip-hop from: new york, usa based in london, uk label: ghostly international a few thoughts: goya gumbani has been showcasing his talents as an emcee and storyteller for a few years now. with each and every release, the london-based brookyn emcee has sharpened his pen and continued to expand on…

released: may 1st, 2025 genre: dub / electronic from: london, uk label: touching bass a few thoughts: “belly dub/osotb” are two killer dub singles from london-based slicknbobby. consisting of merther hum on dubs/fx and with jordan hadfield (track 1) on bass , oscar jerome (track 2) on guitar, santiago morales (1) and ed adonis (2)…

released: april 11th, 2025 genre: breakbeat / jazz from: london, uk label: tru thoughts a few thoughts: london-based producer footshooter has been producing and releasing some of the most dynamic and impressive broken-beat tunes for years now. he’s always been collaborative in his approach to making music, inviting different voices and sonic musings to create…

released: march 28, 2025 genre: jazz from: london, uk label: aquarii records a few thoughts: london-based keyboardist, producer and songwriter joe armon-jones has released part one of his two-part album titled all the quiet. this is his first solo album since 2019’s turn to clear view. and it’s well worth the wait! the 10-track album…

released: september 13, 2024 genre: electronic from: lisbon, portugal label: latency a few thoughts: i don’t know how i missed this release from last year – had i discovered it when it came out, it would have certainly landed in my top 10 albums of the year. nidia has been at the forefront of some…

released: January 24, 2024 genre: electronic from: peru / congo label: nyege nyege tapes a few thoughts: peruvian artist and researcher alejandra cárdenas (ale hop) and congolese guitarist titi bakorta have released a stunning body of work together, taking influence from congolese soukous and folk sounds, with colourful and infectious latin grooves that have a…

hey all, how are we? i hope you’ve been making the most of the weather because holy shit it’s been nice! it’s crazy how quickly and easily warm and sunny weather can transform mental health, it’s its own form of therapy. i’ve recently turned 30 (big age, i know), and feel fairly relaxed about it…

released: march 14, 2025 genre: ambient / electronic from: london, uk label: ghostly a few thoughts: as whatever the weather, loraine james channels a more subdued and ambient side to her music and art. her debut album under this alias was exceptional, with electronic and synth-led sonic musings that feel intimate and just stunning throughout.…

released: december 27, 2024 from: new york, usa genre: dance label: self-released a few thoughts: moma ready has been making some of the most exciting and forward-thinking house and techno music in years. body 24, his most recent offering, continues to showcase his talents as a versatile producer. from acid house to drum and bass,…

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