Julien Dyne – Modes [Soundway Records]
https://juliendyne.bandcamp.com/album/modes
14th February 2022
Sci-Clone – Hold On [Metalheadz]
Tommy The Cat – How The River Flows [E-Beamz]
Nu-Era – Proprietary Solution [Reinforced Records]
Misho Urushadze – ßâôßâúßâªßâÿßâÜßâÿ [Bubbling Records]
Troubleman feat. Spacek – Without You [Far Out Recordings]
Yaatri – Where Did I Go?
Omar S feat. Supercoolwicked – What’s Good For The Goose [FXHE]
Koshi Group – Sweeter Than Wine [Fluid Ounce]
Kotokid – Unfreeze [Wicked Wax]
Culross Close – Shifts [Esencia]
Quiet Dawn – Yellow [First Word Records]
NTEIBINT – True [Eskimo Recordings]
Attica Blues – What Do You Want? (King Britts Scuba Epic) [Columbia]
Soundscape Orchestra – Dream Drone [Jazz-o-Tech Records]
Pete Yellin – It’s The Right Thing [Wewantsounds]
Sonny Fortune – Boy From Witbank [Atlantic]
Aldorande – Vortex Des Possibles [Favorite Recordings]
Pelifics – Horizon (Prins Thomas Remix) [Full Pupp]
Peter Matson feat. Ibibio Sound Machine – Call And Answer (Faze Action Remix) [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Underground System – Desnuda [Razor-N-Tape/Heavenly Sweetness]
DJ Beloved feat. Kenny Bobien – Heaven Sent (Doug Gomez Remix) [Makin’ Moves]
K.O.G – Ebenezer [Heavenly Sweetness]
Electric Conversation – The Lost Recordings [Futuristica Music]
https://electric-conversation.bandcamp.com/album/the-lost-recordings
7th February 2022
Lorenzo Morresi – Promenade [Rollover Milano Records]
Prins Thomas feat. John Carroll Kirby – Earthbound [Full Pupp]
Arno E. Mathieu – Insulae [Compost Records]
Brian Jackson – All Talk (Opolopo Remix) [BBE Music]
LaTique feat. Colbert & Chymamusique – Above My Head [Atjazz Record Company]
Radic The Myth – Zulu Groove [Stay True Sounds]
LyricL – When You Read This (Galaxy Art Remix) [Makin’ Moves]
Werkha feat. Moreiya – Eterno Retorno [First Word Records]
Kista feat. Tableek – Talk With God [Art/Goes/Pop]
Electric Conversation – Etoile Filante [Futuristica Music]
Lone Catalysts feat. J-Live – Dynomite [Groove Attack Productions]
Culross Close – To Belong [Esencia]
LNDFK – Smoke – A Moon Or A Button [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Middle Name Dance Band – Baby, Got a Light [Middle Name Records]
Lucas Arruda – Batuque [Favorite Recordings]
Jembaa Groove – Mokole [Agogo Records]
sneaky jesus – Battledance (Awkward Corners Remix) [Shapes of Rhythm]
Courtial With Errol Knowles – Don’t You Think It’s Time [Mad About Records]
Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity – Jeannine [Soul Bank Music]
Helmut Pistor’s BRJ Band – Promise For The Future [Tramp Records]
Nimbus Sextet – To The Light [Acid Jazz Records]
Ray & His Court – Soul Freedom [Jazzman Records]
Hermeto Pascoal – Bombardino [Far Out Recordings]
Bonobo – Fragments [Ninja Tune]
For many of us 2020 sapped the optimism out of us and finding inspiration was dim. As a result Si Green aka Bonobo went through a period of writers block and felt the need to step away for a bit. Not only did he eventually find the spark, he may in fact created his best album to date. “Fragments” features an array of talented vocalists to an album filled with superb electronic as well as acoustic recordings. “Tides” features blissful vocals from Jamilla Woods was one of the tunes that helped Bonobo get his groove back. “Sapien” is a signature Bonobo electronic tune with infectious beats and synths. The finale “Day by Day” is an uplifting soulful tune featuring Kadhja Bonet. Other notable contributions feature Jordan Rakei and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson among others. This is a testament of transcending through the darkness and finding the light through music. Simply a marvelous record and a welcome return.
31st January 2022
Sarah Williams White – Monsters [First Word Records]
ECHLN feat. Amarafleur – Come Around [Phuture Shock Musik]
El O – Bats Toi! [My Bags]
The John Betsch Society – Open Pastures [Heavenly Sweetness]
Seeds Of Fulfillment – The Provider [Mo-Jazz Records]
Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass – The Catfish [Polydor]
Os Tatuís – Samba do Avião [Far Out Recordings]
José Roberto Trio – Kebar [Far Out Recordings]
The Black Albumen – Heptadecagon [Buried Treasure Records]
Kutiman feat. Mejja – Timam [Siyal Music]
Lance Ferguson – Sueno Con Mexico [Freestyle Records]
Rumtum – Coastal Ruins [Bastard Jazz Recordings]
Prins Thomas feat. Bugge Wesseltoft – Sunroof Down [Full Pupp]
Womack & Womack – Life’s Just A Ball Game (Ballroom Remix) [4th & Broadway]
Arno E. Mathieu – Aurora Baléaris [Compost Records]
Diogo Strausz – Emancipação [Razor-N-Tape Reserve]
Rosie From The Block – You Are Lovedd [Vice City]
Eye Of The High – Eye Of The Sun (NSM Remix) [Higher Grade]
Greymatter feat. Domu – We Are One [Unique Uncut Records]
Tommy The Cat – How The River Flows [E-Beamz]
Deep Space Orchestra – Dodge City
Meowhat – Fourth [Apparel Music]
Zito Mowa – Moon & Jellyfish [Stay True Sounds]
Soul Dhamma – Flower (King Britt’s Scuba Mix) [Velocity]
VA – Eddy Ramich Presents Croatian Blue [BBE Music]
Eddy Ramich has crafted remixes for the likes of Arthur Verocai, Tania Maria and Sun Ra among others. In addition his house project Eddy meets Yannah and his DJ sets at Kontrapunkt in Zagreb solidifies him as one of the premier DJ/producers of the last twenty years. “Croatian Blue” is a tasty thumping compilation that showcases some of the musicians of his Croatian homeland. The disc starts out with a laid back vibe with the bouncy groove of “Koolade” from Mary & Steff. After that things heat up in a hurry. “South Side” kicks off with percolating percussion and breezy chords that puts you in a Belearic state of mind. “Dissolve” is a punchy tune with an atmospheric vibe that can certainly fill up a dance floor. The ten track disc doesn’t let up and that’s just fine with me. Ramich shines a light on home grown talent while delivering infectious club music in the process.
https://bbemusic.bandcamp.com/album/eddy-ramich-croatian-blue
Sons Of The Sun – Sons Of The Sun [BBE Music]
“Sons Of The Son is the duo of Jtronius and Maverick Quest. Texas based vocalist Jtronius (Joshua Taylor) has built an underground following while London based Maverick Quest has worked with an impressive array of musicians in his own right. Their self titled debut is filled with hot buttered funk and soul compositions. Evidence of that can be heard on “Oceanside”, way too short at a minute and thirty seconds. Long enough however to display their pulse on psychedelic funk. The track is ignited by a seductive guitar groove and a swaying chorus. “Underwater Dreaming” finds Jtronius crooning to a bouncy mid-tempo beat serenaded by sweet syrupy horns. The finale “Shine Like The Sun” is slow minimalist moody funk. Jtronious’s soulful falsetto has plenty of swagger. Add a funky cohesive rhythm section and now you’re onto something. These two have a good thing going here. Let’s hope this is just the beginning of more to come.
24th January 2022
Electric Conversation – Kro Zig [Futuristica Music]
Georgia Anne Muldrow – Canadian Hillbilly [Brainfeeder]
Morgan Spacek feat. Eska & Ghostface – Sticks & Stones
Jonny Tobin – Awake
He3 Project – Rapture Of The Deep [Family Groove Records]
Isaac Sasson – Manyanet [Olindo Records]
Lenna Bahule – Eu Quero Ser [Da Lata Music]
Brunno – Vivo_só [Notes On A Journey]
Khan Jamal – Nubian Queen [Jazz Room Records]
Afrikan Liberation Arts Ensemble – Rain Forest [Life Goes On Records]
Ju-Par Universal Orchestra – Mocha Velvet [Ju-Par Records Ltd.]
Lorenzo Morresi – Promenade [Rollover Milano Records]
Emile Londonien – Covered Bridges [Dope Tones Records]
Carl Smith And The Natural Gas Company – Livin’ A Dream [BBE Music]
Jose Carretas – Can’t Make It [Tribe Records]
Michael Watford – Love Change Over (Vocal Changeover) [Hard Times The Label]
Laroye & Abi Flynn – Rise [Atjazz Record Company]
Bonobo feat. Jordan Rakei – Shadows [Ninja Tune]
Tea White feat. Xabizo – Lullabies [Stay True Sounds]
Rima feat. Mark De Clive-Lowe & Anna Stubbs – Rivers [Compost Records]
Roska – Ice Cold [Roska Kicks & Snares]
Jacob’s Optical Stairway – Quatrain 72 (Red Horizion) [Reinforced Records]
Everson – Ina Aira [Ratface Records]
Jonny Faith – Slumber (Jonnys Drumfunk Dub) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Jonny Tobin – Together
Vancouver native and keyboardist Jonny Tobin’s fourth release was inspired to lift the spirits and soothe the souls of folks suffering from the devastating year that was 2020. “Together”. a joyous collection of tunes goes a long way to doing just that. “Neon Afterglow” a funky up-tempo tune displays some his synth wizardry. “Always” is a dreamy laidback tune well suited for lazy afternoons. “Super Genesis 64” is fast paced funk that kicks off a flurry of piano riffs. “Vivid Dreams” is an atmospheric gem filled with glorious vocal harmonies. Tobin’s compositions are vibrant, imaginative and separates him from other beat makers. You can feel the good vibes flowing throughout his beats. A superb recording filled with optimism and worthy of repeated listens.