Throughout the UK the sound of jazz music has been an integral part of inspiring some of the country’s most rooted and forward-thinking scenes. Whether it be DJs like Gilles Peterson and Chris Bangs laying down a foundation for the acid jazz movement in the late 80s that would go on to also encompass soul and Hip-Hop or the likes of 4Hero, Goldie and LTJ Bukem who fused jazz into drum and bass, charging with a Herbie Hancock aim of futurism, the music has flowed into various sub-genres even at times when it wasn’t the most fashionable in its traditional state. The broken beat community would go on to use the music as a backbone for a universe leaping style of production dripping with sophistication with artists such as 4Hero, Bugs In The Attic, IG Culture and a slew of others meshing that which is complex yet grooving. With the current state of music being dominated by trap-oriented sonics and synth-piercing pop, South London’s The Expansions are continuing to push the legacy of jazz and funk-stirred rhythms that are not only core but boundary pushing in the same breath.
Throughout the UK the sound of jazz music has been an integral part of inspiring some of the country’s most rooted and forward-thinking scenes. Whether it be DJs like Gilles Peterson and Chris Bangs laying down a foundation for the acid jazz movement in the late 80s that would go on to also encompass soul and Hip-Hop or the likes of 4Hero, Goldie and LTJ Bukem who fused jazz into drum and bass, charging with a Herbie Hancock aim of futurism, the music has flowed into various sub-genres even at times when it wasn’t the most fashionable in its traditional state. The broken beat community would go on to use the music as a backbone for a universe leaping style of production dripping with sophistication with artists such as 4Hero, Bugs In The Attic, IG Culture and a slew of others meshing that which is complex yet grooving. With the current state of music being dominated by trap-oriented sonics and synth-piercing pop, South London’s The Expansions are continuing to push the legacy of jazz and funk-stirred rhythms that are not only core but boundary pushing in the same breath.
London's Ghostpoet released his acclaim album 'Dark Days + Canapés' back in August which featured the haunting single 'Immigrant Boogie'. Having dropped a few singles from the LP since that time, he now returns with the official video for his dark cut 'Woe Is Meee' featuring Daddy G of Massive Attack on the vocals. Directed by Savannah Setten, the story revolves around a 70 year old man who finds himself among an establishment of women yet ultimately questions his own identity.
South London's Adian Coker has continues to drive in his own lane of Hip-Hop, releasing his new 'Buena Vistas' EP. Out via the Parisian label Kitsuné, the six-song record is not only an introspective and personal handing from Coker but also a tool of motivation for those aiming at goals in life, remaining steadfast at moving towards them. Backed by melodic and crisp production, Adian Coker raises the levels yet again his latest work. Have a listen.
As London band Hugh prepare for the release of their debut album 'Love, Hugh', the group have shared a new song taken from the LP entitled 'Go'. Bubbling with a summertime feel, the song straddles the line of pop and club, pumping with a bouncing bass line and milky synths to coincide with Izzy Brooks and Joshua Idehen's allulring vocal compliments.
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Producer and DJ Hector Plimmer is good...real good. In fact, the South London native was aiming at pushing the boundaries of music with tracks like 'Circle Square Triangle', literally 3 years back. Having tapped into electronica/future jazz hybrids with 'Personal Paradise', and more notably blowing fans away with his cut 'Tomorrow', which was feature on Gilles Peterson's 'Brownswood Bubblers Vol. 11' back in 2014, Plimmer continues to produce forward-thinking music with his 'Eastern System' EP, out on one of our choice labels, Albert’s Favourites. Doing what he does best, which is to blend multiple styles and sounds, practically erasing the idea of genre, the record captures snapshots of tribal rhythms integrated with unorthodox electronica and up-rock breakbeats, totally spawning a fresh and innovative release that sounds nothing like anything out at the moment. Hector Plimmer has definitely scored a big win with this release. Have a listen.
Having gained support by the likes of Mistajam, Gilles Peterson and more, South London trio All The People have dazzled fans and magazines alike with tracks like 'Don't Think', 'Falling' and 'The Hills'. Recently sharing their song 'Beach Club', All The People make their return with an intense offering of dark soul entitled 'Operator'. Sonically haunting, the song's structure of an eerie loop is the back palette of vocalist Curtis' message of trying to break free of one's current repeating and unhappy cycle that is happening in life.
South London-based Slovenlie deals with the issue of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on her latest single …
