On Wax / The 100th Daptone 45 is a celebration
As is every Daptone release, really – but this one is extra fine. Hey Brother (Do Unto Others) / Soul Fugue by Daptone Records The A-side is a number written
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In Pictures: Abstract Orchestra, Joker Starr & Micall Parknsun in Manchester by Akse
It was a pleasure to hook back up with Abstract Orchestra this month at Band On The Wall in Manchester. Joker Starr and Micall Parknsun were on vocal duties as
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Video / Big Tone + House Shoes – From My Mouth To God’s Ears
The first video drop from the Big Shoes album – read my interview with Shoes here, and grab the LP here.
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Video / Kojey Radical: Can’t Go Back
Amazing work from Kojey Radical, Swindle and crew, on a tune which I presume was recorded during the No More Normal sessions. Miranda Chantal Ode, Patience J Agbo, Eni Sama,
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New Music / Pan Amsterdam: Kubrick
Kubrick is a quick drop from Pan Amsterdam in collaboration with producer J.J. Lear, the follow up to Elevator Music Vol. 1 which featured Open Mike Eagle and Iggy Pop.
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Video / Sampa The Great: Final Form
GRAB IT HERE.
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Video / Summer Pearl: P.G.S.
Murky new music out of London, produced by Alma. SUMMER PEARL INSTA
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New Music: Chris Rivers drops first track on Mello Music Group
Chris Rivers drops the first single from his Mello Music Group debut G.I.T.U. – Sincerely Yours is a heartfelt tribute to his dad, Big Pun. “G.I.T.U., an acronym for Greatest
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Homeboy Sandman announces move to Mello Music Group with West Coast
And a fine single it is, too. Buy it. West Coast by Homeboy Sandman
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Vinyl: Children Of Zeus sweep up recent tracks with Excess Baggage
Having conquered the UK proper on their recent tour, Tyler Daley and Konny Kon satisfy fans’ appetites for a fresh vinyl release by pressing up some rare / previously unavailable
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Video: Eric Boss – I Wanna Ride ft Gift of Gab
Here’s a video for a track from E da Boss which premiered on the Groovement radio show (#2, 8 April 2019) a few weeks back. Order the album A Modern
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Vinyl: Art and pre-order for Madlib & Freddie Gibbs Piñata sequel / Crime Pays video
EDIT: Tour dates announced for UK/Euro. Freddie all, Madlib on four. __________ And Quas is here too. The duo are joined by Killer Mike, Pusha T, Anderson .Paak, Yasiin
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RoQy TyRaiD prepares to drop Outbreak with DJ Green Lantern
My pal RoQy has some new music out: here’s a curry dedication with the full project, Outbreak, set to drop 23 May. Read our interview over at Bonafide and keep
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Bobby Oroza: Lonely Girl
The new single from Big Crown Records’ newest signing Bobby Oroza – his album This Love is available HERE. Directed by Danny Akalepse.
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Noveliss: Metal Face Hokage
A DOOM inspired project from the Clear Soul Forces team member and producer Def Dee. DOWNLOAD / STREAM Metal Face Hokage by Noveliss
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In Pictures: The Midnight Hour in Manchester by Akse
This weekend, Manchester hosted the final date of a long tour for Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and The Midnight Hour. A heartfelt performance of the highest standard, we all
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Flex The Foreigner & Kydro: In The Session
This new in-studio video showcases Flex The Foreigner’s trademark flow and dedication to keeping it fresh, as well as his Portuguese flow to cap off the track. Room 2 nucleus
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Video / Benny Sings: Everything I Know
From the frankly gorgeous album City Pop, out now on Stones Throw.
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New Music / Lee Fields & The Expressions: It Rains Love
It Rains Love by Lee Fields & The Expressions Brand new album on Big Crown Records from the legendary vocalist, his second for the label and produced by Leon Michels.
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