VA - This is DUPLOC Vol. 2

"This is DUPLOC" is a promotional series showcasing favourites released on DUPLOC and its side labels.

Established to promote "DUPLOC999". This lifetime plan gives access to all previous and forthcoming releases on the label, to ever come.

In short: this series highlights what flavours to expect both on the DUPLOC999 USB and more broadly on the record label DUPLOC."

Tracklist:
1. Chef Boyarbeatz - RUN IT
2. Subculture - Camelot
3. Criso - Rinse Out
4. Merricat Black - Tricky Bizzness
5. Morning High - The Host
6. Volume Unit - All Black
7. NVRMND - On The Floor
8. Hebbe/SWIFT/PAV4N - Obsolete

Kokoroko - Tempos Dificeis Sempre Passam

Kokoroko today announce Tempos Difíceis Sempre Passam, a new remix EP reimagining tracks from their acclaimed album Tuff Times Never Last through the lens of some of Brazil's most exciting contemporary artists.

Translating the album's title into Portuguese, Tempos Difíceis Sempre Passam reflects both the enduring message at the heart of the original record and the creative dialogue between Kokoroko's expansive musical world and Brazil's rich, genre-defying music scene. The four-track collection brings together a handpicked group of artists whose individual approaches blur the boundaries between a variety of genres and contemporary Brazilian sounds.

To be released digitally and on limited vinyl, the EP also sees the return of acclaimed artist Luci Pina, whose artwork for Tuff Times Never Last is reimagined for this new chapter, creating a visual thread between the original album and its Brazilian counterpart.

Leading the announcement is Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix), available now on all digital platforms. The celebrated Brazilian singer-songwriter brings her unmistakable warmth and emotive vocal sensibility to the track, offering a beautifully understated reinterpretation that deepens the song's themes of hope, resilience and togetherness.

Completing the EP are three further remixes from across Brazil's vibrant musical landscape. Onome of Kokoroko joins forces with acclaimed guitarist Nyron Higor for a richly textured rework of Da Du Dah, while producer Aleh Ferreira delivers a rhythm-driven reinterpretation of the same track. Closing the collection, Bruno Berle transforms Closer To Me with his signature blend of intimate songwriting, Brazilian groove and experimental pop sensibilities.

Together, the remixes offer fresh perspectives on Tuff Times Never Last, extending the album's spirit of optimism while celebrating the creative connections between London and Brazil.

Tracklist:
1. Da Du Dah (Onome Remix) [feat. Nyron Higor]
2. Never Lost (Luedji Luna Remix)
3. Da Du Dah (Aleh Remix)
4. Closer To Me (Bruno Berle Remix)

Marco Benevento - Glera

Big Crown Records is proud to present Glera, Marco Benevento’s debut album on the label.

Marco Benevento has always moved like someone who understands the studio as its own instrument, not just a room where the toys are. Long before he began appearing on stages with Freddie Gibbs and Madlib, and in the liner notes of albums by Clairo and Leon Bridges, Benevento was already thinking like a producer - listening for texture, tension, and negative space, and for the strange emotional alchemy that occurs when groove and curiosity collide. His new album Glera sharpens that instinct into focus, presenting Benevento not only as a virtuosic keyboardist and bandleader, but as a composer building worlds from rhythm, tone, and feeling.

Glera is a genre-bending jazz record that folds in soul and reggae’s elastic low end with an open-door sense of possibility. The project began three years ago as a kind of private exercise, with Benevento writing intuitively, inspired by Italian film scores and melody. Over time, those sketches evolved into something broader and more muscular, culminating in the grand majesty heard here. What emerges is music that moves cinematically without becoming precious. Tracks can feel like chase scenes or slow dissolves, sometimes within the same song, with jazz improvisation sharing space alongside reggae pocket, orchestral elements, and psych-pop atmosphere. It’s exploratory but grounded, complex yet unmistakably groove-forward.

Album opener “Frizzante” is pure musical celebration captured on tape - a high-energy, feel-good banger that finds Marco trading melodies with himself over a relentless groove. On “Turandot,” Benevento is joined by Italy’s own Marianne Mirage on vocals; the haunting, cinematic track sits comfortably between the worlds of Portishead and Serge Gainsbourg. Then comes “Big Top,” stretching the album’s palette even further; equipped with voice memos and peacock calls, it’s most aptly summed up as “circus funk.” Blow the whistle and the game begins with the jazz-fusion–esque dancefloor filler “Houdini,” a kick-in-the-door burner from the very first drumbeat. Blending dream pop into the mix on “I Can’t Control This Bliss,” Marco invites Dream Crease to the microphone for a dose of lo-fi gorgeousness. Elizabeth Steiner brings her storied harp work to “Miss Neptune” over a deeply vibey, reggae-influenced backing track. Putting the pedal to the metal, “Sprezzatura” plays like a high-speed pursuit through narrow streets, while “Quattro Passi” brings the pace down to a saunter, featuring jazz vocalist Chiara Civello.

Marco Benevento is operating at the highest level, shaping sound with purpose and curiosity. This album announces itself loudly—both outward-facing and deeply intimate. It’s music that moves—across genres, tempos, and registers—while remaining anchored to the joy of discovery. It’s a record that embodies motion, carrying the past forward without ever standing still.

Tracklist:
1. Frizzante
2. Turandot (feat. Marianne Mirage)
3. Big Top
4. Houdini
5. Zio Tony (feat. Molly Lewis)
6. I Can't Control This Bliss (feat. Dream Crease)
7. Crema
8. Miss Neptune (feat. Elizabeth Steiner)
9. Sorgini (feat. Dave Guy)
10. Sprezzatura
11. Hip Then
12. Catoni (feat. 13th Ward Social Club)
13. Quattro Passi (feat. Chiara Civello)
14. Over Now

Norma Winstone - Gilles Peterson presents Norma Winstone (Live at Maida Vale)

Gilles Peterson Presents Norma Winstone Live at Maida Vale is a live album released as part of an exciting collaboration between BBE Music and legendary UK DJ and radio broadcaster Gilles Peterson.

Pre-empting the future release of BBC Sessions Vol. 2 – Maida Vale: The End of an Era on BBE Music, this Norma Winstone concert is an absolute must-have for any jazz fan.

Released as a vinyl LP, the recording captures vocalist and composer Norma Winstone performing with a group of contemporary and emerging musicians, including her sons Leo Taylor on drums and Alex Taylor on vocals, alongside world-renowned tuba player Oren Marshall, pianist and composer Elliot Galvin (Shabaka Hutchings, Emma-Jean Thackray), and saxophonist Mark Lockheart (Robert Wyatt, Radiohead).

As BBE Music celebrates 30 years as one of the UK’s—and the world’s—most innovative and influential Black music record labels, this collaboration with Gilles Peterson is a fitting partnership to curate, release, and highlight music from his groundbreaking BBC Sessions, recorded at the globally renowned Maida Vale Studios.

To feature a concert by a legend such as Norma Winstone—who has worked with everyone from Joe Harriott to Michael Garrick to Ian Carr’s Nucleus across a career spanning more than 50 years—is clearly a deeply personal moment for Gilles, who described the Maida Vale performance as “possibly the biggest highlight of all my years at the BBC.”

Released on BBE Music as a five-track vinyl LP, Gilles Peterson Presents Norma Winstone Live at Maida Vale comes in a gatefold sleeve featuring photographs from the session and sleeve notes by acclaimed music and culture writer Emma Warren. 

Tracklist:
1. Edge Of Time (Live at Maida Vale)
2. Azimuth (Live at Maida Vale)
3. The Tunnel (Live at Maida Vale)
4. Sirens' Song (Live at Maida Vale)
5. 2081 (Live at Maida Vale)

Erykah Badu & The Alchemist - Witch Doctor

The Womack Sisters - The Womack Sisters

The Womack Sisters, Kucha, Zeimani, and BG Womack, were singing before they could walk. They grew up on the road. Their schools were stages and studios all over the world, where they sang behind their parents, Zekkariyas & Zeriiya (fka Womack & Womack), alongside their four siblings. Nowhere was home for long. No matter where they lived they were always surrounded by music and family. Their 2026 self-titled debut album, The Womack Sisters, is the musical culmination of the Sisters’ long and winding journey to find themselves.

On an album that is deeply autobiographical, perhaps no lyric is as fitting as the final refrain:

People come and go, But, darling this I know,
It will always be my sisters and me.

Tracklist:
1. Chauffeur
2. If You Want Me
3. Monster
4. If I Let You
5. I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)
6. Laughter and Tears
7. Didn’t Mean Much To Me
8. You Went Away Too Long
9. I Am Your Season
10. All Around
11. My Sisters And Me

Homeboy Sandman & Jack Splash - Resonance Frequency

Homeboy Sandman has long occupied a lane entirely his own. Across a celebrated catalog praised by outlets like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and NPR, the Queens emcee has built a reputation as one of Hip Hop’s most original voices. Revered by international superstars ranging from Mike Shinoda to Doja Cat, Homeboy Sandman’s music has consistently defied trends while pushing rap lyricism into new territory.

Meanwhile, Jack Splash has shaped the sound of modern music across genres for over two decades. As the creative force behind Plantlife, and through his work with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys, John Legend, CeeLo Green, Solange, Bobby Caldwell, Jazmine Sullivan, Ras Kass, and SHIRT, Jack Splash has earned multiple Grammys while developing a signature style that fuses fearless experimentation with undeniable groove and wide-reaching appeal. Though celebrated for his work in soul, funk, R&B, and pop, Hip Hop has always remained at the center of his musical DNA.

So what happens when an artist known for challenging listeners links with a producer known for moving them? The answer is Resonance Frequency. A bold, soulful, futuristic-yet-timeless collaboration that feels equally rooted in 1992 and 2050. Across the album, Homeboy Sandman’s sharp-edged poetry collides with Jack Splash’s lush, funk-driven production to create something adventurous without sacrificing feel, substance without losing rhythm.

Resonance Frequency is love and truth, chaos and clarity, raw bars and deep grooves. It’s mass appeal meeting the underground without either side compromising an inch. The result is an album that doesn’t just bridge worlds, it creates an entirely new one. 

Tracklist:
1. TWENTYFOURSEVEN
2. Arrow
3. Weed Stores Everywhere
4. Signal (feat. Masta Ace)
5. Uh Uh
6. Yeah Yeah
7. World on Fire (feat. CeeLo Green)
8. Natural Hue
9. A1
10. Gas
11. Take Time
12. Inner Realm
13. Sinusoidal Waveforms

John Digweed - Live At Twilo

Twenty-five years after the doors of New York City's legendary Twilo closed, John Digweed returns to the venue that helped define an era of electronic music with the release of Live at Twilo, a stunning four-CD live mix recorded during the club's extraordinary one-off reunion on March 6, 2026.

Captured during Danny Tenaglia's birthday weekend celebrations, Live at Twilo documents Digweed's emotional return to the iconic dancefloor at 530 West 27th Street; a venue forever intertwined with his career and with the evolution of electronic music in America.

For clubbers around the world, Twilo was more than just a nightclub. Throughout the late 1990s, Sasha & John Digweed's legendary monthly residencies became the benchmark for marathon DJ sets, pushing musical boundaries over eight and sometimes ten-hour performances that helped establish progressive house as a global movement. Their appearances at Twilo between 1996 and the club's closure in 2001 remain among the most celebrated moments in dance music history, making Digweed's return for this special reunion one of the most significant events in recent club culture.

Reflecting on the release, John Digweed said:

"This was such a special night for me and being invited back to play Twilo again, for Danny Tenaglia's birthday weekend was a dream come true. After listening back to the recording, I knew I had to release this set, which was so memorable for me and for so many people that had travelled far and wide to have one more dance in that incredible room. I hope that you enjoy my set as much as I did on the night.”

Speaking on the early response to the release, John continued:

"I’ve been totally blown away by the reaction to the announcement of this album. The limited edition signed CD’s and Vinyl packs sold out in 10 days, which was just an amazing response to this release.”

Spread across four CDs, Live at Twilo captures five hours of Digweed's extended set as he carefully rebuilds the atmosphere of one of the world's most revered dancefloors. Seamlessly blending music from three decades, the mix pays homage to Twilo's rich musical heritage while remaining firmly rooted in the present.

Classic New York house influences from artists including Angel Moraes, Deep Dish, John Creamer & Stephane K sit effortlessly alongside contemporary favourites such as Frankey & Sandrino, Tom Pavicich, Yunus Guvenen and Rocco Rodamaal. The result is a timeless journey that celebrates both the club's extraordinary legacy and Digweed's enduring artistry behind the decks. Recorded in front of a packed room filled with fans who travelled from across the globe to experience one final night on the famous Twilo dancefloor, the recording captures an atmosphere that many believed would never exist again. 

Tracklist:
1. John Digweed - Live at Twilo Continuous Mix CD1
2. John Digweed - Live at Twilo Continuous Mix CD2
3. John Digweed - Live at Twilo Continuous Mix CD3
4. John Digweed - Live at Twilo Continuous Mix CD4
5. The Orb - Wireless (Leandro Fresco Mix)
6. Public Service Broadcasting - Sputnik (Blond:ish Remix)
7. Tom Taylor - This World (Clive Henry & Rui Da Silva Dischord Mix)
8. King Freak - Astrology
9. King Freak - Spiritual Bitch
10. 6400 Crew - Dubb Me Some'tin Fresh
11. Yunus Guvenen - Tresor
12. VA - I Wish You Were Here (Angel Moraes Remix)
13. Redspace, NIQLA - Calling All The Freaks (Dub)
14. Redspace, NIQLA - Calling All The Freaks
15. Deep Dish - Swallow Me (Extended Mix)
16. Altocamet - Pasion Descalza (Swayzak Mix - Micah Bootleg Mix)
17. Yunus Guvenen - Space 6AM
18. Nicky Hunter - Infatuation (Underground Evolution Dub)
19. C12, Jole' - Judy (Hooked On Coke) (Tunnel Line) 
20. BPT, DM Binxter - Moody
21. Morel - True (The Faggot Is You) (Deep Dish Remix)
22. Angel Moraes - Body Work (2018 Stefano Greppi Special Remix)
23. FAE (IT) - Not Welcome
24. Frankey & Sandrino - Matar
25. Apste - Contextual
26. Paul Rutherford - Get Real (Just Be Re-Rub)
27. Rocco Rodamaal - House Jam
28. Tomas GC - Spark Of Life
29. Little Green Men - Through With You (Little Green Dub)
30. Oscar P - Wait Here (Enoo Napa Remix)
31. Culoe De Song - Aftermath
32. Selderv - Anatomy Of Love
33. pdqb - Zwölf Mark (Extrawelt Blaue Fliesen Mix)
34. Hot Since 82, Kuuda - Forever
35. Van Bellen - Let Me Take You (On A Journey)

Alex Nut - The Heat EP

Alex Nut returns with The Heat, a four-track EP that further explores the fertile ground between House, Soul, Broken Beat and Jazz. As co-founder and curator of Eglo Records, his productions have always reflected the same ethos that has defined his label: music unconcerned with genre boundaries, rooted instead in groove, feeling, history and culture.

The Heat EP showcases his unmistakable musical palette, featuring collaborations with two of contemporary soul's most distinctive voices: Allysha Joy and Steve Spacek.

Title track The Heat finds Australian vocalist Allysha Joy at the centre of the record. Floating over skipping, broken, drum programming, warm analogue textures and deep low-end pressure. Opening the EP is Bright, Alex's collaboration with the inimitable Steve Spacek, first unveiled earlier this year, here it's joined by a brand new Re-FreQ Mix, flipping the original into an acid-soaked club workout, all bubbling 303 lines, swinging percussion and late-night bump.

Closing the EP is Duck Duck, the original sketch that would eventually become Bright. Featuring long-time collaborator Sam Crowe on Rhodes and piano. It's a beautifully loose, deep, jazzy, House-infused piece that captures the spirit of the session before the song took its final shape.

The Heat is released on 24 July via Eglo Records, available on 12" vinyl and all digital streaming and download platforms.

Tracklist:
1. Bright (feat. Steve Spacek)
2. Bright (Re-FreQ Mix) (feat. Steve Spacek)
3. The Heat (feat. Allysha Joy)
4. Duck Duck (feat. Sam Crowe)