released: march 3, 2025 genre: hip-hop / beats from: berlin, germany label: all city a few thoughts: kutmah has been one of the most versatile and consistent beatmakers making music today. influential within the la beat scene that grew in the late 00s and early 10s, he’s been an integral part in the growth of…

released: february 7, 2025 genre: bossa nova, indie from: são paulo, brazil label: innovative leisure a few thoughts: as far as modern brazilian bossa nova and folk music is concerned, dadá joãozinho may be one of the most exciting emerging artists, creating some incredibly lush and detailed music. tds bem global, which was listed as…

released: february 14, 2025 genre: electronic / hip-hop from: london, uk label: young a few thoughts: john glacier’s sound has become an excellent ambassador for the continuously emerging london music scene. releases like shiloh: lost for words exemplify the eclectic nature of her music poignantly, as she combines moody yet engaging raps with off-kilter, sometimes…

released: january 27, 2025 from: st louis, missouri, usa genre: dance label: r2 records a few thoughts: legendary dance producer osunlade is back with a short but punchy and infectious new ep titled prism. the dynamic energy of “sistagurl” kicks off the album with a groovy, funky rhythm that’s just incredible from start to finish.…

oh hello, istanbul. really nice to meet you. you were utter chaos at times, whether through insane driving and motorcycles everywhere, even in the narrowest of cobblestone pedestrian streets, the music, the sound of people, you were intense. visually, it is absolutely crazy. this may sound like a weird comparison, so hear me out, but…

released: january 31, 2025 from: new york, usa genre: hip-hop label: 10k a few thoughts: mike’s music has always evoked a feeling of warmth and comfort. even as he continues to navigate through his own grief and troubles, as well as successes and revelations that he’s learnt from, there’s a real grounding feeling that he…

released: january 27, 2025 genre: hip-hop from: birmingham, alabama, usa label: dynamite hill a few thoughts: the expansive sonic world of pink siifu gets more and more interesting with each and every release. i’ve followed this dude since like 2013, and he’s been releasing gem after gem with each and every release. he’s never predictable…

how’s everyone’s january going? i’ve had an insular start, watching films and listening to a bunch of music, some of which i’ll be sharing here. firstly, rip david lynch! an icon, a genius and one of the biggest influences on me and my taste for film and eye for the weird and experimental. twin peaks…

released: march 26th-28th 1974 genre: modal jazz from: philadelphia, usa label: milestone a few thoughts: oh man, when i let that needle go and it started playing, i was transfixed. legendary jazz pianist mccoy tyner is one of my absolute favourite jazz artists, with incredible albums such as his 1976 classic fly with the wind…

released: 1977 genre: jazz from: dallas, usa label: abc / impulse a few thoughts: alto saxophone and jazz legend john handy released a gem of an album back in 1977 called carnival. i bought this on vinyl recently and think it’s a stunning, complete body of work, with light, beautiful piano and saxophone-driven melodies, as…

released: november 22, 2024 genre: electronic from: uk label: houndstooth a few thoughts: djrum has been a pioneer of the dub and drum-heavy electronic music scene here in the uk for about a decade now. i discovered him a few years ago via his 2011 album mountains, a riveting, punchy and heavy techno-y album that…

released: december 6th, 2024 from: cape town, south africa genre: soul / jazz label: self-released a few thoughts: there’s a tone and depth to lauren manning’s voice that i find utterly captivating. the london-based south african singer has released four walls, her debut album, not too long ago and i’m blown away by the sweet,…

ok, so a few weeks have gone by since my last update, and nothing much has changed! ok, thanks for reading! no, i joke, i’ve experienced an abundance of joy at a few gigs, including seeing my favourite band at the moment fontaines d.c at ally pally in london a few weeks ago, with some…

released: november 29, 2024 genre: brokenbeat / house from: london, uk label: eglo records a few thoughts: all i’m going to say about the impact of this ep is that it completely transformed the melancholy mood yesterday into a state of pure euphoria and joy, and has done every time i play something from it.…

released: october 25, 2024 genre: r&b / soul from: london, uk label: idler records a few thoughts: jamie isaac has been on my radar for about a decade now. his 2016 loose grip mixtape project had collaborations with rejjie snow, jadasea, edgar the beatmaker, jesse james solomon and pinty amongst others, and was my first…

released: november 15, 2024 genre: soul from: baltimore, usa label: sun royalle a few thoughts: talented soul singer dawuna has been on my radar for a little while now after having discovered his 2021 album glass lit dream last year. the eclectic and raw production style of that album was incredible to me, as well…

released: november 8, 2024 genre: spoken-word / electronic from: london, uk label: self-released a few thoughts: spoken-word artist joshua idehen has been on my radar for a few years now via his collaborations with sons of kemet on their last two albums, and daedelus via their collaborative album holy water over sons. he’s been making…

released: november 14, 2024 genre: soul, brazilian from: anaiis – toulouse, france (based in london, uk), grupo cosmo – brazil label: 5db records a few thoughts: french singer anaiis has made some of the most ethereal soul and jazz music in years. seeing her at the barbican a few years ago was a truly mesmerising…

released: november 1, 2024 genre: soul / electronic from: charleston, usa label: mexican summer a few thoughts: there is something utterly soothing and hypnotic about contour’s music. the singer, producer and artist has released some of the most raw and emotive music in recent years. onwards! was an intimate body of work, exploring self in…

released: october 28, 2024 genre: electronic / jazz from: london, uk label: self-released a few thoughts: oliver palfreyman has over the years carved out a reputation for himself as one of the most innovative london-based producers around. thinking now, i met oli about 8 years ago, through a few mutual friends i knew from my…

sour. this is how 2024 has tasted so far. confronted with quite a few major life changes that have tossed me around and bruised me in ways i never thought i’d have to experience to this extent, i’ve had to leave in search of media as an afterthought to things. 2024, objectively, has been a…

released: october 18, 2024 genre: electronic / jazz from: london, uk label: brownswood recordings a few thoughts: i feel like this album came out at the perfect time for me personally. marysia osu is a london-based harpist, composer and producer who has worked with the likes of maxwell owin, joe armon-jones, laura misch and levitation…

released: october 11, 2024 genre: hip-hop from: new york, usa label: fat possum records a few thoughts: in the space of a few years, new york emcee elucid has become one of my favourite rappers and writers. his abstract, idiosyncratic lyricism is often dystopian, with a menacing yet poignant delivery that fits perfectly with the…

released: october 18, 2028 genre: dance / broken-beat from: london, uk label: touching bass a few thoughts: touching bass releases are always an event for me. soulful, groovy, hard-hitting and always a vibe, it’s a joy to be able to discover the sounds of incredibly talented artists. london-based producer d’monk has released his debut ep…

released: june 13, 2024 genre: electronic from: munich, germany label: ilian tape a few thoughts: skee mask has over the last few years become one of my favourite electronic music producers. 2018’s compro may be one of my favourite electronic albums of all time at this point – there’s just something so hypnotic and alluring…

released: september 20, 2024 genre: jazz from: london, uk label: concord jazz a few thoughts: nubya garcia has been one of london’s finest jazz artists of the last decade. the saxophonist has released some stellar albums in the past, with projects such as nubya’s 5ive and the source and is an electrifying live performer. odyssey…

released: october 4, 2024 genre: hip-hop from: london, uk label: modern oak a few thoughts: north london’s star emcee is back with her sophomore full length release, forward ever. lex amor is someone i’ve known and admired for a while now, her deeply poetic and moving music being some of the best the uk has…