All posts tagged: nu jazz

Jazzanova to Release ‘The Remixes 2006-2016’

Jazzanova have played an intricate part in helping to build the nu-jazz, broken-beat scene in the early 2000s, with careers that actually span back to the 90s. As a collective, and frankly some of the best to do it, their 2002 LP 'In Between' was a game changer, meshing together everything from soul, house, future jazz, broken beat, Hip-Hop and more. The Berlin crew also founded the label Sonar Kollektiv which has been responsible for releasing cutting edge tracks by artists such as Clara Hill, Micatone and more

Christa Vi Delivers Pure Musical Bliss with ‘Now’

East London-based Christa Vi has been on our radar since she unveiled her 'Your Heart' EP four years back. Releasing a slew of follow-ups, she now brings forth an all-out musical uplifting with her beautiful track 'Now'. Epic in production, the song is a perfect swirl of disco, house, future jazz and electronic pop, with Vi's hypnotic vocals proving to be more than alluring. This is one of those songs that you will listen to a number of times back to back, and will get blown away with each play. Christa Vi has struck gold with this one and is proving that music is a portal to elevate the spirit. Check it out.

Nouvelle Vague at Nalen, November 19th, Stockholm

Nouvelle Vague är precis allt som ett vanligt coverband inte är. Istället för att bara tolka sitt material gör man det till sitt eget genom att förvandla det till färgsprakande bossa nova. Repertoaren består av postpunk och new wave från 80-talet, men det är egentligen oväsentligt: Nouvelle Vague gör varje ton och anslag till sitt eget.

Club Des Belugas Travel Through Multiple Styles on Their New Album ‘Nine’

When it comes to the sounds of nu jazz, Latin jazz, soul, funk and electronica, German band Club Des Belugas are seasoned veterans who, after 14 years, have continued to push the music forward with dignity, integrity and authenticity. For their latest double LP 'NINE', the group have gone out with a bang, almost in a celebratory manner, encompassing styles rich and varied.