Marva Von Theo have released their debut album 'Dream within a Dream'. Comprised of twelve tracks, the LP marries various styles of electronica with elements of jazz, rock and dark pop. Whilst definitely experimental, there are also considered factors to the various orchestrations of the music, making it slick and logical. Below is a stream of 'Dream within a Dream'.
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.
South London has been bubbling with young artists delving into the sounds of jazz and soul with a Hip-Hop sensibility. Oscar Jerome is among those that have been delivering impressive recordings for the past year and a half. Dropping his self-titled EP back in 2016, Jerome's latest single 'Smile on a Screen' featuring James Massiah is a silky selection bursting with radiance. The track is reminiscent of the golden period of acid jazz, early 90s Hip-Hop and the 70s jazz fusion era all rolled up into one well presented package that is fitting for the now.
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The Dials have been Brighton's secret weapon for 15 years now. And whilst it's almost hard to believe that the band formed in 2002 rather than maybe 1962, their perfect blend of psychedelic, jazz, garage, surf, pop and more is right up to par with the legends of the past. Releasing their self-titled debut album back in 2007, followed by their 2009 sophomore LP 'The Companions of The Rosy Hours' and finally their third offering 'The End Of The Pier' which landed in 2013, it seemed that the band had packed one hell of a musical ride spanning the six year range. So fast-forward to 2017, and just when you think that The Dials may have run clean out of steam, the lads have done just the opposite and pushed harder and damn near better than ever with their fourth album 'That Was The Future'.
London multi-instrumentalist and singer Darwish boasts a CV that includes playing for Sting, Imelda May and more. However, as a solo act, his music explodes with sheer vibrancy. Having presented his jazzy song 'No Intention To Fall' last year, Darwish has now shared his latest tune 'This City'. Whilst embedded with a heavy jazz backing, he pushes the sound into more experimental territory, fusing afro-beat guitar riffs, twisting synths and thick funk bass lines into the mix. The song will be featured on Darwish's upcoming EP, with his debut album 'Reclamation' following next year. You can stream 'This City' down at the bottom.
Detroit's Shigeto is set to release his new album 'The New Monday' on October 6th via Ghostly International. Inspired by his hometown of 'The D', the producer has unveiled a new single titled 'Don't Trip'. Fusing soulful and jazz-based keys with funk, all driven by hard-hitting tribal drums, this cut is definitely for those who want to zone out. Have a listen.
Benjamin Clementine is one of the most needed artists in music at the moment. The 2015 Mercury Prize-winning singer and pianist have amazed the world with his melancholic brand of modern classical fused with vivid storytelling more in line with French masters of the past.
With his second LP 'I Tell A Fly' out September 15th, the North London-raised musician has unveiled his new single titled 'Jupiter'. The song follows his previously released cuts 'Phantom Of Aleppoville' and 'God Save The Jungle'. Inspired by his observations of the state of America whilst touring, 'Jupiter' is a keen window into the quite turbulent times that the United States is currently moving through.
Archy Marshall aka King Krule makes an exciting return with the new song and video 'Czech One'. The South London artist enlists director Frank Lebon to provide trippy visuals which find Marshall lifted into the air before appearing on a plane with one eye in bandages. Whilst staring out the window, everything from street shots to a girl giving him a cigarette pass by. The video also features King Krule sporting classic suiting that stylistically many may remember from the days of his album '6 Feet Beneath The Moon'. 'Czech One' is out now as a limited edition 7" vinyl along with the track 'Dum Surfer'.
