Elaquent – Komfort Food

Elaquent (Mello Music Group), Juicy the Emissary (Street Corner Music), & BoomBaptist (Insect Records, The Vapor Caves) have joined for this “ode to the original”. Mutually inspired by the work of J-Dilla, “Komfort Food” is a re-imagining of samples that the late Jay Dee masterfully crafted, produced in the styles of these three contemporaries.

Floating Points – Crush

The making of Crush was powered in part by the lasting creative energy Shepherd felt during a string of dates supporting the xx, for which he performed alone with only a modular synthesizer. Contrary to his intent, his sets were typified by a newfound level of dynamism and a lack of regard for merely easing early arrivers into the mood for the headliners. That approach is sensed through much of Crush. Shepherd created the overwhelming majority of it on his own, albeit with more than enough gear — including his Rhodes Chroma, this time controlled with a customized tablet app — to stage a 2019 equivalent to the photo on the back of Herbie Hancock’s Sunlight.

Various Artists – Indaba Is

‘Indaba Is’ is a collaboration with 2 luminaries of the South African Music scene pianist / songwriter Thandi Nthuli and The Brother Moves On’s Siyabonga Mthembu who act as curators / musical directors on the project.

Nikitch & Kuna Maze – Débuts

‘Débuts’ is France-via-Brussels duo, Nikitch & Kuna Maze’s (aka Nicolas Morant & Edouard Gilbert) first full length album. Building on their collaborative EP “Mush”, ‘Débuts’ continues to explore the melting point between jazz and club culture, interspersed with the signature sounds of broken beat, Chicago footwork, UK garage, Detroit house, and underpinned by their road-tested new live format.

Marcos Resende & Index – Marcos Resende & Index

Far Out Recordings brought us the first issue ever of the self-titled debut album from 1976 that was never released before. This is a fresh taste of the glory days of progressive Brazilian instrumental music. The album is incredible and it only took 45 years to be publicly released. Jokes apart, it could have never been out so we are very grateful to both Marcos Resende and Far Out Recordings for doing this. Thanks to them we are blessed to discover such an incredible project. Feels like unveiling a lost treasure.

El Michels Affair – Adult Theme

Released on Big Crown “Adult Themes” is El Michels Affair album from 2020. Hailing from New York City El Michels Affair is Leon Michels band and musical project. With Adult Themes they bring the concept of 70’s porn music to the next level. More seriously the album is really a fantastic journey through a retro-modern cinematic experience. This one is very recommended listen and great addition in any respectable collection. Check it out!

Mark Guilian – BEAT MUSIC!

Mark Guiliana is a world renowned drummer hailing from New York City. Back in 2019 he released this incredible album that displays very impressive beat music to say the least. With a laidback style the album takes you on a journey of discovery with impressive rhythmic and a unique perspective on contemporary electronic music. A bit like the soundtrack of a futuristic dystopian sci fi movie, the album tells a story while exploring an handful of genres. Check it out if you didn’t know about it yet, you’re in for a good surprise

Misch and Yussef Dayes – What Kinda Music

One of the biggest happening in the world of music in the last few months was “What Kinda Music” a collaboration between Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes. The album made such a buzz and the love it got is totally deserved. The two musicians are touring together and they might come near you in 2021. Our local date is already sold out months in advance though. Even under times like these some events are not to be missed. The album came out on legendary Jazz label Blue Note. If you are living under a rock and haven’t heard this one yet well check it out without further ado, we thought we’d mention it though.