Oscar Jerome Returns with ‘Misty Head / Sunny Street’
South London’s Oscar Jerome returns with another plush and soulful gem dubbed ‘Misty Head / …
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Kaos Protokoll Release Their New LP ‘Everyone Nowhere’
It is easy to get caught up in the romanticism of various periods of jazz, whether it be the swinging sounds of 40s bebop, 60s cool or the 70s spiritual and edgier period. Imagery of musicians making their treks between St. Louis and Chicago, on over to bustling Harlem nights prompt vivid flashes of Charlie Parker and Miles Davis jamming on stage with the skillful drumming of Max Roach powering behind them. Whilst for some these moments hold dear with a strong arm protection like the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, if you’re a jazz band from Switzerland, it would almost seem rational to work extra hard to remotely follow-up behind some of the legacies that were left in the genre. However with Swiss group Kaos Protokoll’s latest LP ‘Everyone Nowhere’, the band have opted to simply do their own thing, making a journey into their truths about a sound that they simply love to play.
Listen to Paige Bea’s ‘Impossibly’
London-based Paige Bea is someone who absolutely needs to be in your music psyche. Having …
Ruth Koléva Unveils Her Jazzy Single ‘I Don’t Know Why’
Bulgarian songstress Ruth Koléva have announced the release of her new album 'Confidence. Truth'. Scheduled to land March 30th, she has also unveiled her latest single entitled 'I Don't Know Why'. The soulful track taps into the ethos of future jazz and broken beat, reminiscent of acts such as Bugz In The Attic and 4Hero. With Koléva topping off the tune with her golden vocals, 'I Don't Know Why' is a lush and lovely set up to her upcoming LP. Stream the song down below.
Modified Man’s ‘Modifications: Set 2’ Shines with Sophistication
Adam Scrimshire and Dave Koor come from a lineage of trailblazers constantly pushing music forward, stylistically embedding sounds ranging from jazz, soul, broken beat, house and more. Both having been long time key fixtures in the London scene, their 2016 debut release 'Modifications: Set 1' under the group name Modification Man was a flawless piece of work, championed by various taste makers, as well as a reminder that in this day and age, there are still musicians who can create timeless music through the use of analog gear.
Poppy Ajudha Shares Her Silky Track ‘Tepid Soul’
South London’s Poppy Ajudha continue to deliver a fine array of soul and jazz with …
Oscar Jerome Shares His Latest Single ‘Subdued’
South London-based Oscar Jerome has shared his new single ‘Subdued’. With a sound harking back …
Liz Aku Gears Up for Release of ‘Seasons Change’
Belgian vocalist Liz Aku has been prepping for the release of her upcoming album 'Ankhor'. However, the songstress will be dropping a new single this month entitled 'Seasons Change'. Produced by Potatohead People, the utterly soulful bit is a crafty presentation of broken beat with jazz whiffs spearheaded by Aku's incredible vocals. 'Seasons Change' will get released on the 24th of February via Sonar Kollectiv. Be on the lookout for the video to 'Seasons Change' coming soon.
Preview Andrew Whitwell’s ‘Station’ EP
Having recorded under the alias of Van der Funk, Brighton DJ and producer Andrew Whitwell jumps back on the scene with his new imprint Mode7 Records, as well as an upcoming EP titled 'Station'. Already known for meshing analog and digital, his latest work treads the waters of classic Chicago acid, cosmic jazz and deep house. Nothing short of forward-thinking, the four track release grabs elements of the past whilst pushing electronic music clearly into depths of the future.
Lone Remixes Kllo’s ‘Bolide’
Melbourne duo Kllo released their EP 'Well Worn' a few months back to welcomed receptions. One the songs taken from the EP, 'Bolide', has now gotten the remix treatment courtesy of producer Lone. Taking notes from pages out of the broken beat and future jazz chapters of electronic music, the spacey rework is out now. You can listen to the track down at the bottom.