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Yarni Beckons Summer With Melodic Electronic Single 'Bessemer'
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024 Taking inspiration from the more melodic side of techno, 'Bessemer' is infused with UKG influenced drums. The track is synthesised perfectly with an atmospheric breakdown featuring cello from Emily Marks. It's the ultimate Balearic dusk-to-dark tune; a summer call so acute you can almost feel it in ... 
Omar Souleyman Releases New Album 'Erbil'
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024 Explore the new album 'Erbil' by OMAR SOULEYMAN, released via MAD DECENT. Dive into the unique blend of traditional Middle Eastern music and contemporary beats that define Souleyman's style.... 
Nubiyan Twist Unveils A Soulful Track 'All The Same' From Forthcoming LP
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024 Discover Nubiyan Twist's latest soulful track, 'All The Same', from their upcoming album. Dive into the unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, and afrobeat that sets this band apart. This captivating piece showcases the honeyed vocals of longtime feature Ria Moran, complemented by the distinct presence of c... 
Omar Souleyman Announces New Album 'Erbil'
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 The new album pays homage to Erbil — the city in Iraq that offered solace and embraced Souleyman during recent uneasy times. The move to Erbil came rich with new experiences and friendships best celebrated in joyous songs dedicated to a new chapter of life. Erbil's 8 tracks see the Syrian wedding si... 
Maria Chiara Argiró to Release New Album; Shares Single 'Closer'
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 Rising electronic luminary Maria Chiara Argirò has announced her highly-anticipated album Closer – a testament to Maria's journey of self-exploration, and a manifestation of her profound connection with music. Maria has confirmed North American debut appearance and will perform at SXSW. ... 
Audrey Powne Drops 'Feed The Fire' Single From Forthcoming 'From The Fire' LP
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 With Audrey combining composition and lyric writing duties with trumpet, vocals and string arrangements on Feed the Fire, it is very much her production values evident here. This wonderful single package will also include the instrumental version not available on the vinyl LP and remixes by BBE stal... 
WheelUP Flips Alice Russell's New Single 'Rain'
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024 Written and produced alongside long-time collaborator TM Juke, “Rain” is the first offering of new music from the iconic singer in over a decade and is one of her most personal songs to date. “Rain” was been praised by the likes of Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2) and Lauren Laverne (BBC 6Music).... 
2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.... 
Sly5thAve Shares Fresh Orchestral Take On Destiny's Child Hit 'No, No, No Pt. 2'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 The song originally achieved iconic status through the collaboration of Destiny's Child and Wyclef Jean, soundtracking school dances and car rides alike. Sly5thAve's inventive reinterpretation delves into one of the song's sources from Barry White's “Strange Games & Thangs.”... 
Alice Russell Marks Her Return With Self-Reflective Single 'Rain'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 Much-loved British soulstress Alice Russell returns with a new, self-reflective single, “Rain” (release date: Thurs 30th Nov). Written and produced alongside long-time collaborator TM Juke, “Rain” is the first offering of new music from the iconic singer in over a decade and is one of her most perso... 
Tara Lily Signs To Tru Thoughts & Re-Releases 'Double Time'
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 Tara Lily signs to Tru Thoughts and re-releases 'Double Time,' her first taste of new music since the 'Last Flight Out' EP. 'Double Time' showcases a darker lyrical era and an expansion into a more electronic sound with elements of drum 'n' bass.... 
Tyler Daley (Children Of Zeus) Gives 'Solar Power' A UK Garage Breakdown
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023 Tyler Daley of Children of Zeus brings a UK garage breakdown to MELONYX's 'Solar Power.' The soulful vocals and kinetic percussion make for a rewind-worthy track. The soul sister duo, Georgia Copeland and Nadia Latoya, give thanks to God, the sun and everything that is divine about womankind.... 
Fybe:One's UK-rap-centric EP Features Mushkilla, Nuphzed And Don Rattray
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023 Fybe:One returns with a UK-rap-centric EP featuring Mushkilla, Nuphzed, and Don Rattray. Fybe:One, AKA Greg Haynes, returns with a UK-rap-centric “Refuge” EP. Comprised of 4 tracks, the project features new collaborations with MUSHKILLA, NuphZed, Don Rattray and closes with ”Refuge feat. Breezy Lee”... 
Wipe The Needle & Afriquoi Put A New Spin On WheelUP's 'Blackjoy Freestyle'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2023 West-London producer WheelUP releases remixes of 'Blackjoy Freestyle feat. Spaceship Coyote' by Wipe The Needle and 'Soze feat. Toya Delazy' by Afriquoi.... 
Bex Burch Releases New Album 'THERE IS ONLY LOVE AND FEAR'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 21, 2023 Composer, Percussionist, Producer and Instrument Maker Bex Burch shares her debut solo album, 'There is only love and fear,' out now on International Anthem. Check out the mini-documentary about the album here!... 
Incognito Release 19th Studio Album 'Into You'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023 Jean-Paul ‘Bluey' Maunick, the driving force of Incognito, aspired for Into You to bring the band into a new space, keeping the band's music relevant and forward-looking, taking inspiration from the likes of Silk Sonic – finding the balance between tapping into classic funk, soul and jazz, but doing... 
Bruk Rogers Drops 'Deusa' & 'Get Low'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 London-based Irish producer Bruk Rogers, aka Cian McCann, releases two distinct singles: the Brazilian bossa nova 'Deusa' and the dub-infused bassline smasher 'Get Low.' 'Deusa' is a bossa nova meets Broken beat medley.... 
Steven Bamidele Drops 'Head Down'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023 The release follows fellow album tracks “Kaleidoscope feat. Scarlett Fae”, “Dark Sense Of Humour (Farfisa)” and “Sitting In The Dark” which saw support from Clash Magazine, Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM), BBC Introducing, New Music Friday UK (Spotify) and Stereofox. ... 
Outside ( AKA Matt Cooper) Releases Album 'Almost Out'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 It is a stunning collection of cinematic, jazz electronica, with the sensual, Lo-Fi beats of focus track ‘Utopia’ featuring Samantha James. The album follows the recent single ‘Then It Hits You’ with Marie Dahlstrom on vocals, which saw Cooper on top form with lush, melodic keys, rolling, dubstep-es... 
NYC's 79.5 Announces New LP & Shares Single 'Our Hearts Didn't Go That Way (Feat. Durand Jones)'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 The new collection’s melodies may be hard to categorize, from 70’s underground disco to acid jazz. Current lineup includes singer, songwriter and composer Kate Mattison, singer and rapper Lola Adanna, drummer Caito Sanchez (Charles Bradley, Lee Fields), bassist Andrew Raposo (Midnight Magic, Hess Is... 
OUTSIDE AKA Matt Cooper Shares New Single 'Then It Hits You'
by Michael Major - February 10, 2023 ‘Then It Hits You’ sees Cooper on top form with lush, melodic keys, rolling, syncopated drums and slick production. Joining him is Marie Dahlstrom delivering emotive, soulful vocals as Cooper brings an outro of dubstep-esque beats and keys. Marie Dahlstrom is a Danish vocalist, producer and songwrit... 
Nu-Jazz Influenced Outside Releases 'A New Beginning' EP
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022 Studio mastermind and prodigiously gifted multi-instrumentalist, writer and arranger Matt Cooper, aka Outside, has been a creative powerhouse from the time he founded Outside in 1993, to now where he has been Musical Director of Incognito and collaborated on the STR4TA project with Incognito’s Bluey... 
ELI SMART Announces New EP & Shares First Single 'See Through'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022 Hawaii via Liverpool’s rising star Eli Smart will release his new EP Aloha Soul via Geffen Records. Today he shares the latest single, the bonafide surf-rock smash “See Through”. Scuzzy guitar solos and Eli’s now trademark falsetto underpinned by an irresistibly jangly rhythm section that shuffles y... 
British-Armenian Producer Hagop Tchaparian Shares New Single 'Right to Riot' From Debut LP 'Bolts'
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022 Hagop’s debut album Bolts features ten tracks of hyper-personal rhythm music that mixes techno with field recordings of his travels through Armenian and Mediterranean culture. Early DJ support has come from Four Tet, Gilles Peterson and Nikki Nair. The artwork for Bolts was curated by skateboard, mu... 
Lefto Releases His Latest Compilation 'The Beauty Is Inside'
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022 Belgian DJ and tastemaker Lefto announces his latest compilation album, entitled ‘The Beauty is Inside’, on BBE Music. Eclectic sounds ranging across genres and continents make up the 19 gems contained on ‘The Beauty is Inside’, all deftly linked together by Lefto’s unrivalled taste and deep musical... |
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