We are delighted to premiere the first single from Jay Phelps’ forthcoming album ‘The Now’ on Platoon. ‘Finding Centaurii' is a rollercoaster of a tune; the UK based trumpeter, DJ and producer has created a majestic collision of the progressive UK, Detroit and L.A. jazz-house-beats scenes and it works beautifully. Imagine the energetic dread of Moses Boyd’s ‘Rye Lane Shuffle’ x Thundercat x FlyLo x Brainfeeder and you’d be close. This is a big tune. Read / Listen
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J Littles x Zoutr 'Out The Way feat. Alex Mighten' - PREMIERE!
We are hyped to premiere the first track from a brand new E.P. from Nottingham MC veteran J Littles. Produced by fellow Notts hip hop Don, Zoutr from The Elementz, 'Out The Way’ is a soulful but direct stare into the struggles of our times. Also featuring the singing and rapping skills of another local legend Alex Mighten, the universal message of hope against despair goes beyond the city limits. Read / Listen.
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Jackson Mathod 'Come On Now EP' (Bridge The Gap x New Soil) - a review
Check this brand new EP from the UK trumpeter and composer Jackson Mathod. Five tracks that explore tight as a rubber band jazz-funk, bossa, abstracted hip hop and more with a host of standout guests from the UK’s relentless conveyor belt of contemporary beats and jazz talent! Read / Listen
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Ka Safar - Photo credit Eugene McLaughlin
Ka Safar 'Ancient Tribal Hearts' (2 Headed Deer) - a review
Ka Safar are a thirteen-headed world jazz outfit from the centre of the UK who appear to be trying to reach the centre of the cosmos on their brand new album ‘Ancient Tribal Hearts’. From original Arkestra style groove-freakouts to arrangements of ancient musical and religious notations, this is a remarkable record bursting with energy and ideas that needs to be in the collections of those who love Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra et al. Read / Listen
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