Colonel Red – Thankful [Inner Tribe Records]
A career that predates the West London broken beat period for which he is best known for, Colonel Red is a pioneer in music. He’s been a consistent force for over three decades. “Thankful” is a self produced seven track recording that gives blessings to his successful career. “Promises” kicks off with Red’s raw falsetto vocals riding a driving drum n synth pulsing beat. “Careful” is another heater with a hypnotic groove. On the former he assures his partner that he’ll always be by her side. With the latter he states that he’s taking a cautious approach to her. “Livin’ In The Sky” demonstrates that he’s equally adept with a slow burning tune as well. Colonel Red’s musical journey has been filled with a large catalogue of bangers in all manner of styles. He has a signature voice that’s recognizable from the first note. We’re thankful for him dropping another marvellous recording.
2nd June 2025
Marcos Valle – Agua De Côco [Far Out Recordings]
Gabriel Da Rosa – No Fundo [Stones Throw Records]
Resavoir & Matt Gold – Diversey Beach [International Anthem]
Kutiman – So Long Stay Safe [Siyal Music]
Azymuth – Fantasy ’82 [Far Out Recordings]
Kitty Winter Gipsy Nova – Mato Pato [Spinning Wheel Records]
Madalitso Band – Chemwa [Bongo Joe]
Ken Andi Habib – Habitek [Wewantsounds]
The Circling Sun – Constellation [Soundway Records]
Bruno Repsold Quinteto – Kabri [Agogo Records]
Pink Butter feat. Joanné Nugas – Alright [DeepMatter]
Georgie Sweet – The Ones We Loved [First Word Records]
Sceptix – Never Stand Still + Soulkey [Fokuz Recordings]
Th’Acquisition – Run Away [Bouman Records]
Domenic Cappello – Galactic Praise [Cyphon Recordings]
WheelUP feat. Liv East & Abacus – Safe In Your Arms [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Emanative & Sine Wave Sabre – Stardust In Skins [Home Planet Recordings]
Tema Due – La Danse de L’esprit [Schema Records]
Offshore and Coen feat. Ernesto & The Basement Gospel – Show ’em Up [Foliage Recordings]
Heritage Listed – Feelin’ It [Basics Recordings]
Crackazat – Be Real (China Charmeleon Broken Mix) [Stay True Sounds]
Cool Affair – Motoric Patterns (Kaidi Tatham Remix) [Cataleya Music]
Offshore and Coen feat. Kali Mija – Always (Alone] [Atjazz Record Company]
Erik Rico – Future Love (Dj Nature Remix) [Cosmocities]
Kaidi Tatham – Miles Away [First Word Records]
Kaidi Tatham has become one of the most in demand keyboardist/producers on the UK scene today. A career that spans three decades with no signs of slowing down. He’s worked with everyone from 4hero to Marcus Valle, Nubya Garcia and many more. “Miles Away”, his sixth album is filled with the customary funky jazz fusion compositions we have come to enjoy. The bossa nova flavoured “Misty Garden” is a mid tempo burner. “So Happy” is a breezy atmospheric tune with warm vocal harmonies. The hip-hop tinged “Hydration” is filled with funky neck snappin’ drum rhythms. You know Kaidi’s sound when you hear it, warm uplifting keys filled with good vibes. You can’t resist his groove, just give in and enjoy the ride.
Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange – Inspire // Radicalise [Energy Exchange Records]
“Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, a staple of the Australian music scene return with their latest album “Inspire/Radicalise”. Produced by founding member and drummer Ziggy Zeitgeist and keyboardist Lewis Moody, the band demonstrates their prowess at delivering thumping instrumental grooves. A robust rhythm section is just part of the driving force behind these compositions. The opening track, “Astras Theme” is a high energy romp fuelled by Moody on the Moog and Eric “Sunny” Owusu on congas. “Shine Your Light” is a funky boogie tune that features Karai on vocals. “Cyberfunk” is symbolic of the entire album, infectious grooves that inspire happy feet and plenty of body shaking. An engaging album that deserves your attention.
https://zeitgeistfreedomenergyexchange.bandcamp.com/album/inspire-radicalise
26th May 2025
Peshay – Vocal Tune [Good Looking Records]
Tommy The Cat – Slow Summer Night [Cat In The Bag Records]
Tremor – Feel This Way [Celsius Recordings]
Goldie presents Rufige Kru – Alpha Omega [London Records]
Florence Adooni – Fo Yelle [Philophon]
Charles Earland – Marcia’s Waltz [Columbia]
Charles Kynard – Hot Sauce [Wewantsounds]
Collettivo Immaginario feat. Dwight Trible and Isaiah Collier – Vento Eterno [Domanda Music]
Pacific Eardrum – Sun, Sea & Samba [Charisma]
Siegfried Hart feat. Cici Isenia – Tela [Wicked Wax]
John Beltran presents Sol Set – War Of The Hearts [All Good Music]
Eric Hilton feat. Natalia Clavier – L’Ocean [Montserrat House]
Chachi Bacala feat. De La Soul – Hold Tight [Goldengate Records]
Land Of Echo feat. Kathy Diamond – What We Want [Wah Wah 45s]
Farhot – HOOYOO (with Siriusmo) [Kabul Fire Records]
Thabo Tonick – The Source [Stay True Sounds]
Alexander Flood feat. Cazeaux O.S.L.O – Life Is A Rhythm [Atjazz Record Company]
Charles Webster – Bakulindele [Stay True Sounds]
Massiande & Oliver Night – Don’t Hold Me Back [Makin’ Moves]
Cassio Ware & The Funky People – I Like You (Restless Soul Peaktime Mix) [Pan]
Real Love Seeker – Taking Giant Steps [Real Love Seeker]
Soul Clap & Byron The Aquarius – Tachyon Funk [Soul Clap Records]
Jazzanova – In Between Revisited: Jazzanova Live [Sonar Kollektiv]
Hard to believe that “In Between”, the ground-breaking debut lp from the Berlin collective Jazzanova is twenty three years old. In a time when there were a number of potent electronic and broken beat tunes, the Jazzanova lp stood out. Now the team returns with “In Between Revisited”, a live rendition of the timeless recording. The Jazzanova band have been touring and recording for fifteen years so the time was right. The live recording breathes new life and injects a wealth of warmth into the recordings. On “No Use”, Clara Hill’s vocals are every bit as lush as they were on the original recording. Florian Manzel’s trumpet is a nice addition to “Another New Day”. Nigerian born Wayne Snow takes over the vocal chair and puts his stamp on “That Night”. The word classic gets tossed around quite a bit but this lp deserves that praise. A welcome return from the Sonar Kollektiv team.
19th May 2025
Sault – T.H. [Forever Living Originals]
Divorce From New York – The Bowl [The People, The Place Records]
Likwid Biskit – Herbs & Spice [CoOp Presents]
Jimi Tenor – Release Me! (Special Guest Mix) [Fluid Ounce Records]
Basement Membrane – Stepzz [Wicked Wax]
Bruk Rogers – Get Low (Zero T Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Jaybee & Anthony Kasper – Flying High [Flight Pattern Records]
Web Web – The Madness Of Ajax [Compost Records]
Baobab – Elfer Raus [Tramp Records]
Nādt Orchestra – Dualism [Locomotiv Records]
Agustin Pereyra Lucena – Pequeño Vals [Far Out Recordings]
Pedro Lima Et Os Leononses – Philomene [Strut Records]
Wildchild – Change For My 2 Cents [BBE Music]
Urbs & Cutex feat. T.R.A.C. – Wherever You Are [Beat Department]
Yu – Brainwash (Oddisee Remix) [Mello Music]
Omar – Research [BBE Music/Impressive Collective]
Natalie Slade – Telephone [BBE Music]
Herbert & Momoko – Need To Run [Strut Records]
Windjammer – Tossing & Turning [MCA Records]
Plastic Bamboo – A Scene At The Sea [Star Creature]
Darryl Baalki – Devil May Care [Deeppa Records]
Charles Webster X Atmos Blaq – Free [Stay True Sounds]
Yuu Udagawa – Beats Sculpture [Trusted Rhythm Records]
Sabrina Chyld & Atjazz – Protection [Atjazz Record Company]
Domscott & Near – Love So Pure [Atjazz Record Company]
Alexander Flood – Artifactual Rhythm [Atjazz Record Company]
Australian native Alexander Flood has been quite busy since his debut album “Heartbeat” in 2020 Flood dropped a number of singles and EPs showcasing his command of beat making and his propulsive drumming. Flood, who cites Trumpeter Christian Scott ATunde Adjuah as a mentor taps into his jazz influence while composing bruk inspired dance compositions. Surrounded by an array of top tier musicians Flood merges live instrumentation with dancehall culture with impressive results. “Life Is A Rhythm” is an infectious dance track featuring Caseaux O.S.L.O. “Can’t Get Enough” is another banger featuring Vivian Sessions. The band is filled with some of Australia’s rising stars starting with producer Lewis Moody, Finn Rees on keys and bassist Dylan Paul. Together they have captured the dancehall house inspired sound that would make a DJ blush. A potent release with a bevy of infectious grooves worthy of repeated listens.
https://alexanderflood.bandcamp.com/album/artifactual-rhythm
12th May 2025
Resavoir & Matt Gold – Dewy [International Anthem]
John Beltran presents Sol Set – War Of The Hearts [All Good Music]
Don Glori – Disaster [Mr Bongo]
Liz Vice – Woman
The Procussions – Down To One [Basementalism]
Jono McCleery – Reconcile (Fybe:One Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
44th Move – 2nd September [Black Acre]
Philippe Baden Powell – State of Music [Far Out Recordings]
Abaete – Canto Sul [Jazzybelle Records]
Aldorande – Carnaval ao Sol (para Airto) [Favorite Recordings]
Gilles Torrent – Ouverture [Jazzman Records]
Azymuth – Arabutã [Far Out Recordings]
Sampology – Morning Sun [Middle Name Records]
Will Saul & Fink – Slo-Mo Life [Aus Music]
Last Nubian feat. Achanté – Black [Eglo Records]
Feiertag feat. Jono McCleery – Lost Spirit [Sonar Kollektiv]
Slimy Ape & Wintour – Come On
Makèz feat. Douniah – Fruits Of The Universe [No Art]
Paul SG & Decon – Sumatra [Beatalistics]
Ron Trent – Just Another Love Song [Rush Hour]
Yasushi Ide feat. Emilie Chick -The Battle (Shuya Okino & Rootsoul Remix) [Grand Gallery]
DJ Oil – Pushing [Fluid Ounce Records]
Black Loops feat. Marlena Dae – Electrical [Freerange Records]
Tommaso Conforti – G-Class feat. Logan Aspin [Rocksteady Disco]
Aquarian Dream – Play It For Me (One More Time) [Elektra Records]
VA – Horse Meat Disco presents Disco Boogie from Brazil Vol.1 [Mr Bongo]
“Disco Boogie from Brazil Vol.1” is a compilation thirteen years in the making from London collective Horse Meat Disco. The four member unit consists of James Hillard, Severino Panzetta, Jim Stanton and Luke Howard. They started a residency at Eagle London in 2003. Nine years later Howard would embark on the first of many visits to Brazil, He would later receive an invitation to visit the headquarters of Mr Bongo records to listen to some rare obscure Brazilian flavoured boogie recordings. A compilation was approved only to lie in limbo due to licensing issues. Well the wait is finally over. “Harmony Cats” kicks off the comp with a funky cinematic theme and a thumping groove. “Sol De Verao” by Lafayette soars with soulful vocals, blistering brass and strings. “Rio Babilonia” is a mid tempo banger from Jorge Ben. It’s always a treat when crate diggers come across some hidden gems waiting for a second chance to be heard. This is an engaging compilation from the always reliable Mr Bongo
https://mrbongo.bandcamp.com/album/horse-meat-disco-presents-disco-boogie-from-brazil-vol-1