Welcome to a new year and even though January is usually a quiet period for releases, here are a few tracks that have caught our bleary-eyed attention. From D’Angelo inspired R&B to frenetic Tanzanian mchiriku, there’s hopefully something fresh here for you. This episode includes Jamaica Mnanda. MISS C-LINE, Alabaster DePlume, El León Pardo and Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos.
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Music That Speaks To.... Jules Brennan
Jules Brennan is a British born, Kyoto-based multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer and as he has just released his brilliant new solo album of Japanese inspired funk-jazz-soundtracky grooves called ‘Wamono’, we asked him to choose some music that speaks to him. From Jimmy McGriff to funky anime soundtracks, we can hear how he created his own unique sound. Read / Listen here
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vbnd 'Scum Funk' (DeepMatter) - a review
Check out this brand new album from Canada’s vbnd. Contemporary soul jazz that sits on the same sofa as SAULT and the Soulquarians with its funky, soulful jazzy tunes that make perfect sunshine food for the soul.. Read / Listen here…
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Olivier St. Louis 'M.O.T.H. Matters Of The Heartless' (First Word Records) - a review
Olivier St. Louis’ debut release for First Word Records is a deep dive into his alternative soul universe. Produced by the man Oddisee, it’s released this week! Read / Listen here…..
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