Back in 2017, Brazilian duo Selvagem partnered up with Optimo Music to launch the label Selva Discos. The label is dedicated to unearthing and reissuing unique and exquisite Brazilian music, both from the past and the future. Their first release was the official reissue of the scarce and sought-after “Brasileira” LP by singer Maria Rita Stumpf (daughter of the legendary Elis Regina).
Tags: #non-english #world-music
Million Square are a London based, electronic duo featuring Max Luthert and Duncan Eagles, who enjoy blending the sounds of electronic and acoustic instruments. This track is the first single from upcoming, self-released ‘Spirit Bloom’ EP.
Tags: #beats #electronic #jazz #synths
Henry Hicks AKA Horatio Luna is a Melbourne based improviser, composer, bassist and producer. A founding member of hip-hop/soul community “30/70 collective”, he is also an active member of the Australian beatz, jazz and soul music scene. The album ‘Yes Doctor’ out on La Sape records.
Lunch Money Life are Stewart Hughes (drums), Sean Keating (guitar), Luke Mills-Pettigrew (bass), Jack Martin (electronics/trombone) & Spencer Martin (electronics/saxophone). Taken from the upcoming ‘Immersion Chamber’ album, due out early April on the London-based Scenic Route label.
Brighton based rapper sly fieri released his ‘Flameboy Advance’ EP last December, out on Off Licence Records.
Tags: #hip-hop/rap #lofi
Zenobia are the Palestinian duo Nasser Halahlih and Isam Elias. The band draws inspiration from pop & folk music from all over the region (Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria), resulting in a mix of powerful beats, Levantine dabke rhythms and Arabic pop melodies. Their new album ‘Halak Halak’ releases 27 March on Acid Arab Records, the special imprint created by Crammed Discs in partnership with Parisian collective Acid Arab.
Tags: #dance #electronic #world-music
New album out today. L.A. Takedown is a music project of Aaron M. Olson. This track (unusually) feature two percussion performances. The left channel drums are performed by Miles Wintner and the right drums are performed by Mose Wintner. The new album ‘Our Feeling Of Natural High’ Out on Castle Face Records, based in Pasadena, California.
Tags: #80s-aesthetic #synths
