New Music / Katbrownsugar: Pink Trees
The debut release on new label Kush Records is the Pink Trees EP from Katbrownsugar. You might already know
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New Music / Kinkai: Mellow Mermaids and Malibu
A late contender for one of my albums of the year has just dropped. Kinkai has been bubbling for a
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On 45 / Gizelle Smith returns with Sweet Memories
Sweet Memories / S.T.A.Y. by Gizelle Smith Gizelle’s been a friend of Groovement pretty much since its inception as a
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On Wax / Alex Puddu: From The Beginning
A lush, bittersweet soul album from Schema Records and Alex Puddu’s label Al Dente, called From The Beginning. It’s got
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Video / Alice Russell and Hot 8 Brass Band: Seven Nation Army
The weekend of 21 October saw Tru Thoughts celebrate their 18th birthday in London’s Roundhouse with an all day
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New Music / James Chatburn: Damen
Darling I Missed Your Call by James Chatburn James Chatburn is delivering the Damen EP on 3 November, preceded by
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On Wax / Miles Bonny x Ta-Ku: Let It Out EP
Following recent work with Big Crown Records, Miles releases his Ta-Ku produced EP Let It Out on another Brooklyn label,
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On Wax / Ken Boothe returns with Inna De Yard
A beautiful Jamaican soul release here! Inna De Yard is the legendary Ken Boothe’s first internationally released album in
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Video / Fatima: Somebody Else
Next level beautifully dark soul from Fatima as she drops the first single from her upcoming 2018 LP. Uniquely produced
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Video / Thundercat: Show You The Way ft Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald
A sequel to Them Changes! The warrior returns. Head to Brainfeeder to buy Drunk and check Thundercat’s tour dates (he’s
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The final album / Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings: Soul Of A Woman
So here it is. I was playing a gig with Neal Sugarman (head honcho of Daptone Records) at the back
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Video / Josephine Oniyama: ‘Til You
Brilliant news from Manchester, as the amazingly soulful Josephine Oniyama announces new music from her second album, the single ‘Til
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New music / Gabriel Garzón-Montano: Jardín (Instrumentals)
An alternative version of the excellent Stones Throw album from Gabriel Garzón-Montano is available to download now. Have a listen below.
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New music / Sly5thAve: Let Me Ride ft Jimetta Rose
Sly5thAve’s new one is epic. Recorded with a full orchestra, it’s a full-on reimagining (thanks, Tim Burton) of Dre’s classic
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New Music / Eric Lau and Tawiah: Love Call EP
A digital self-release from Eric, teaming up with Tawiah (whose recent Recreate EP can be heard here). Buy it on
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On Wax / Children Of Zeus: The Story So Far
A pleasant surprise announcement from First Word today took the form of an EP release date for Children Of Zeus.
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On Wax / Jordan Rakei: Wallflower
The release of new single Goodbyes has reminded me that Jordan’s debut album for Ninja Tune, Wallflower, is out on
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New music / The Frightnrs: More To Say Versions
The Frightnrs’ 2016 debut album Nothing More To Say garnered strong reactions across the board, the first reggae long player
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Download / Twisted Roots: Nothin’ Changes
Twisted Roots is a cosmic soul who crafts emotive beats you’ll want to float over the city to. Let his
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On wax / Sunny and the Sunliners: Mr Brown Eyed Soul
Big Crown Records curates a selection of Sunny and the Sunliners tracks dating from 1966 to 1972, including the phenomenal
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