Fred P - Astral Eros Pulse

Private Society Exclusive

There’s a moment in every journey where the inner rhythm changes —
a subtle shift, a new frequency, a deeper call from somewhere beyond the surface.

This EP was created in that moment.
Astral Eros Pulse is the sound of transition.
Not away from anything — but toward something.
A forward-leaning vibration from the inside out…
a pulse of energy, desire, memory, and possibility suspended in the cosmic dark.

For those who’ve been with me through all the phases, all the echoes, all the flights

— you already know the language.

This one speaks directly to you.

It’s been a minute since the last Private Society drop,
not because the music wasn’t there,
but because the frequency had to be right.
These tracks hold the afterglow of nights in motion,
the weight of silence,
the spark of awakening,
and the truth of the spaces in between.

This is the beginning of a new constellation —
a series exploring the edges of intimacy, spirituality, and cosmic design
through vibration and pulse.

If you listen closely,
you’ll hear not endings —
but alignment.
Not distance —
but return.
Not longing —
but becoming.
As always, thank you for walking this path with me.
The next phase is opening, slowly but surely,
and this EP is the signal flare.

As We Journey On…
— FP

Tracklist:
1. Celestial Obsidian
2. Celestial Obsidian (Beats Edit)
3. Velvet Communion
4. Nocturnal Aura

Makaya McCraven - Universal Beings (IA11 Edition)

The 2018 release of Universal Beings, in many ways, feels like the moment that the gates swung open for both Makaya McCraven and International Anthem. On one hand, it's a four-sided communal showcase of the inter-city exchange that had started to develop in the “new jazz” hubs, collecting group improvisations from New York, London, Chicago, and Los Angeles. On the other, it is an editing and post-production masterclass – the MVP of McCraven’s “organic beat music” concept – and a landmark moment where his cut-splice-reassembly chops shine as brightly as the players themselves.

The musicians on the album were a combined who’s-who and who’s-gonna-be-who of their respective scenes: Brandee Younger (harp), Joel Ross (vibraphone), Tomeka Reid (cello), Dezron Douglas (double bass), Shabaka Hutchings (tenor saxophone), Junius Paul (double bass), Nubya Garcia (tenor saxophone), Ashley Henry (Rhodes piano), Daniel Casimir (double bass), Josh Johnson (alto saxophone), Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (violin), Jeff Parker (guitar), Anna Butterss (double bass), and Carlos Niño (percussion). In our original press release, we called it “an inspiring display of the organic global inter-connectedness of the Black American music tradition in 2018.” In our off-the-record conversations at the time, we said ‘it’s like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, but for jazz’.

Universal Beings earned rave reviews across the board. It was a consensus year-end favorite (as seen in NPR Music, WIRE Magazine, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Rolling Stone, Vice, Stereogum, the list goes on…) that cemented McCraven as a must-buy album producer and a must-see live performer, and brought enough energy to our “plucky Chicago indie label” that we were able to move out of a closet and into an actual office.  

Tracklist:
1. A Queen's Intro
2. Holy Lands
3. Young Genius
4. Black Lion
5. Tall Tales
6. Mantra
7. Pharaoh's Intro
8. Atlantic Black
9. Inner Flight
10. Wise Man, Wiser Woman
11. Prosperity's Fear
12. Flipped OUT
13. Voila
14. Suite Haus
15. The Newbies Lift Off
16. The Royal Outro
17. The Count Off
18. Butterss's
19. Turtle Tricks
20. The Fifth Monk
21. Brighter Days Beginning
22. Universal Beings
23. CoPro 9.2.17 Part 03

Nicola Conte - Viaggio

Following his acclaimed five-part Viagem compilation series celebrating Brazil's forgotten bossa nova and samba jazz, Far Out, Blue Note and Schema recording artist and international DJ Nicola Conte turns his curatorial attention homeward with Viaggio, an extraordinary exploration of Italy's library music renaissance 1970-79.

The 12-track compilation spotlights the remarkable creative explosion that occurred during the seventies: when some of the greatest yet most historically overlooked composers, including Amedeo Tommasi, Alessandro Alessandroni and Max Rocci, were composing and recording huge amounts of original music for film and television libraries.

Unlike commercial releases designed for mass consumption, library music was created specifically to accompany images on screen. This meant creative freedom for composers who imagined scenarios, feelings and worlds to soundtrack. Pressed in limited quantities, these recordings were distributed only to internal circles of music supervisors, journalists, and television professionals – making them virtually invisible to the general public for decades.

"This is a journey through a largely forgotten world," explains Conte. "While major jazz recording opportunities were scarce, an incredible network of small labels owned by publishing companies – often created by the composers themselves – began to flourish. This created an open space where musicians could express more experimental and free thinking sounds."

At the heart of Viaggio stands Amedeo Tommasi, the sophisticated jazz pianist who emerged in 1960 backing international stars like Chet Baker, Bobby Jaspar, and Jacques Pelzer. Tommasi was among Italy's earliest artists to introduce Black US modal jazz influences, and when traditional recording opportunities dwindled, he pivoted to soundtrack and library music, helping define a distinctly Italian sound that bridged experimental jazz with the emerging possibilities afforded by developments in synthesizer and recording technologies.

The compilation features rare gems from small label outputs, namely the Girraffa, Cenacolo and Rotary label catalogs. Tommasi's contemporaries include the great Alessandro Alessandroni and his vocalist wife Giulia De Mutiis (Kema), Stefano Torrosi (under the alias Farlocco - meaning fake/phony), and Belgian composer Joël Vandroogenbroeck. The recordings capture the technological evolution of the era as beguiling synthesis often combines with global influences spanning Brazilian rhythms, jazz-funk explorations, and Middle Eastern scales.

"You can hear both the haunting melodies and sun-kissed atmospheres so typical of Italian culture from that era," Conte observes. "Some of these albums could have been proper artist releases, while others were specifically designed for accompanying images on screen, yet all were crafted with exploratory creativity that still resonates powerfully today."

Nicola Conte Presents Viaggio releases on Vinyl LP, CD and digitally on 28th November 2025, via Far Out Recordings.

TRACKLIST: Side A: Amedeo Tommasi - Brasilia (The Sound) Max Rocci & His Friends - Colorombo (Il Mondo Dei Giovani, Vol. 4) Max Rocci & His Friends - Niagara Falls (Il Mondo Dei Giovani, Vol. 4) Alessandroni E Il Suo Complesso - Via Mare (L'Ora Del Cocktail) Joël Vandroogenbroeck - Electronic Jungle (Images Of Flute In Nature) Kema - Pescatori (Canto Femminile) (La Natura E L'Uomo)

Side B: Desert - Leaving (Desert) The Swingers - Depressione (Jazz Video) Latrudi - Feeling (Teleobiettivo) Narassa, Amedeo Tommasi Trio - Lalo (Made In The USA) The Swingers feat. Marco Di Marco - Meditazione (Il Mondo Dei Giovani, Vol. 1) The Swingers - Nostalgia (Il Mondo Dei Giovani, Vol. 3)

Tracklist:
1. Amedeo Tommasi - Brasilia
2. Max Rocci & His Friends - Colorombo
3. Max Rocci & His Friends - Niagara Falls
4. Alessandro Alessandroni - Via Mare
5. Joel Vandroogenbroeck - Electronic Jungle
6. Kema - Pescatori (canto femminile)
7. DESERT - Leaving
8. The Swingers - Depressione
9. Latrudi - Feeling
10. Sandro Brugnolini - Lalo
11. The Swingers - Meditazione
12. The Swingers - Nostalgia

Out Of/Into - Motion II

The history of Blue Note Records — jazz’s preeminent record label, and one of the most storied imprints in all of music — is defined by a seamless blend of tradition and innovation. From the advent of hard bop to the label’s knack for elevating the greatest young talent in jazz, the Blue Note story has unfolded over the past 85 years with equal regard for jazz’s past and its future.

Out Of/Into, the all-star collective that began its life earlier this year as the Blue Note Quintet in celebration of the label’s 85th anniversary, is a profound embodiment of the label’s ethos, presenting state-of-the-art music and musicians while also honoring Blue Note’s impossibly rich legacy. Or as the group’s vibraphonist, Joel Ross, puts it, “The way the collective keeps the Blue Note legacy going is by unapologetically being true to ourselves.”

Even the group’s name speaks to this concept of moving ever forward while remaining reverent of the masters who’ve come before. “‘Out Of/Into’ reflects the evolution of the Blue Note story, and of our sound,” says drummer Kendrick Scott.

In fact, Out Of/Into—which also features pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, and bassist Matt Brewer—represents the latest evolution of one of Blue Note’s most enduring traditions. Over the years, the label has assembled a series of all-star bands overflowing with game-changing ability, including Out of the Blue, Superblue, New Directions, the Blue Note 7, and the Blue Note All-Stars. The players these groups empowered, some of them at the outset of their historic careers, is nothing short of a who’s who of jazz’s last half-century: Kenny Garrett, Roy Hargrove, Renee Rosnes, Greg Osby, Jason Moran, Ravi Coltrane, Bill Charlap, Robert Glasper, Lionel Loueke, Ambrose Akinmusire, and so many other greats. Somehow, each of these groups encapsulated their specific Blue Note period while also proving that the label’s “golden age” isn’t a single epoch at all. Rather, it’s a continuum of excellence and newness that is forever pushing onward.

Tracklist:
1. Brothers In Arms
2. Finding Ways
3. Juno
4. Familiar Route
5. The Catalyst
6. Nacho Supreme

Quartz - Interloper

Metalheadz and Quartz present Interloper, a body of work years in the making, and an unfiltered document of evolution, displacement and creative persistence. Originally sparked by an invitation from Goldie in 2018 to deliver multiple releases for the label, the album gradually took on its own identity, absorbing each stage of Quartz’s shifting environments and mindset.

There has always been something quietly disquieting about the music of Quartz, also known as Elliot Garvey. Not in a theatrical sense, but more like a fog that rolls in and never quite lifts. Interloper continues that tension: textured, brooding, and deeply precise. The record doesn’t announce itself; it unfolds slowly, rewarding close attention with meticulous detail and atmosphere.

Garvey’s path has always been unconventional. A Welsh producer uninterested in social media or self-promotion, he has carved out a singular presence within the underground. Respected by veterans and quietly championed by tastemakers, his work sits outside trend or scene. “I’ve always chased that looming tension,” he says. “Something that hits in a way you don’t quite expect.”

Unlike many concept-driven projects, Interloper emerged organically, over years of work alongside his other releases. “I realised I’d been holding onto this idea that albums needed a narrative,” Garvey explains. “Once I let that go, it became a diary, a reflection of refining my craft and finding the music I truly love.”

Sonically, the record resists easy classification. Distorted textures, intricate sound design, and subtle sampling weave through each track, balancing grit and clarity. Despite its variety, a single thread runs throughout: a tension that feels both ominous and euphoric. That restless curiosity defines the album, from the stark propulsion of Ganzfeld to the layered atmospherics of Skeng.

Growing up in Cardiff, far from London’s pirate radio hubs, Garvey developed in isolation, guided by instinct. Record shops were classrooms, and intuition was the only teacher. “I had to work out what hit me,” he recalls. “No tutorials, no shortcuts, just listening and learning.” That independence shaped a sound that is club-ready but unconstrained, detailed yet raw.

The title Interloper reflects Garvey’s position within the culture: present but never fully belonging. It is both an inside joke and a quiet statement, a nod to the artist who exists in the shadows, shaping the scene without demanding its spotlight.

In a world driven by visibility, Garvey’s silence is deliberate. He allows the music to speak for itself, building a reputation on substance over persona. “If I was going to make an impact, it had to be through the strength of the music,” he says.

Interloper stands as both culmination and continuation, intense without theatrics, brooding without ego, and deeply personal while remaining universal. It is a record that lingers, its impact growing long after the final note fades.

“Really, it’s just about doing the work,” Garvey says. “You show up, make something honest, and let it run.” In a landscape obsessed with immediacy, Interloper is quiet defiance, a record that doesn’t ask to be seen, only to be felt.  

Tracklist:
1. Don't Think
2. Interloper
3. Ganzfeld
4. Shadow Tones
5. Sycophants
6. Too Much Talk
7. See My Scar
8. Skeng
9. Do NXT
10. Carcass
11. Down That Low
12. Falling Gradients
13. Watermark
14. Fractured Memories [Interlude]
15. One Last Word (feat. Selena Jones) (Posthumous) [Posthumous]

Temporary Blessings - Sumbisori

Sumbisori is the debut album by newly formed Melbourne group Temporary Blessings, led by stalwart Melbourne trumpet player / composer Liam McGorry.

Assembled to realise McGorry’s compositions drawing on 1960s Italian & French soundtrack music, Temporary Blessings brings together trusted instrumentalists and fellow travelers from Melbourne’s rich enclave of cinematic soul. With Liam at the helm, the group is composed of members of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, Saskwatch and Let Your Hair Down.

The resulting recordings realise McGorry’s sonic visions of film noir, giallo, library music and cinematic soul, captured live in one room with what the maestro describes as “a shared spirit”. The recordings, produced by College Of Knowledge in-house producer Henry Jenkins, bring together emotive string arrangements, tough horns and a steadfast rhythm section with an acute attention to detail McGorry has developed over years in the saddle.

A veteran of Melbourne soul, McGorry’s steady hands have touched some of the city’s most revered projects over the last 15 years; McGorry-led projects Saskwatch, Dorsal Fins and Ex-Olympian sit aside Sampa The Great, Ella Thompson and Adrian Eagle on Liam’s list of credits and collaborators. He has contributed more than his fair share of bricks to the great structure of Melbourne soul, always playing the background, true to his humble nature.

Following the group’s stone cold double-sider ‘Fata Morgana b/w Silence Leaves an Open Wound’, Temporary Blessings’ debut album ‘Sumbisori’ expresses the romance and drama of 1960’s Italian film scores with the unmistakable bent of Melbourne’s cinematic soul movement.  

Tracklist:
1. Goblin Mode
2. Cold Blood
3. Fata Morgana
4. Sumbisori
5. Michelin Star
6. Solitary Islands Theme
7. Silence Leaves an Open Wound
8. Delon
9. Carlton Streets
10. Denouement

The McCrary - Emerge

Originally released in 1973 and pressed in very small quantities, Emerge is the second album by the McCrary family and their non-gospel debut. Long sought after by collectors and modern-soul and funk connoisseurs, it's an exemplar of what was considered "progressive soul" in the early 70s as well as what emerged a generation later as "neo-soul."

This long-overdue reissue was produced with the full cooperation of the McCrary family and gives this remarkable record wide distribution and easy accessibility for the very first time since its initial low-key release over half a century ago.

The McCrary family started out as a gospel group in their native Youngstown, Ohio but turned to secular music upon relocating to Los Angeles in 1970 and recording this album for the tiny Cat’s Eye label of Beverly Hills. The music veers between sophisticated, jazzy R&B (Charity McCrary’s beautiful “Matter Of Time”) to occasionally grittier funk (as on “Kung Fu”). “Be A Father To Your Son” and “People Run On Love” bear messages that are still relevant decades later. The McCrarys would later gain wider recognition with their hit “You” featuring Stevie on harmonica and with “Any Old Sunday” which was memorably covered by Chaka Khan.

Tracklist:
1. Emerge
2. Kung Fu
3. If It's Difficult
4. Matter of Time
5. People Run On Love
6. Be A Father To Your Son
7. Distance, Ain't No Problem Baby
8. To Be Understood
9. Even If The World
10. You've Got A Friend

The Offline - La grande évasion

Hamburg-based multi-instrumentalist and producer The Offline announces his second full-length album, La grande évasion, via DeepMatter Records. Translating to 'The Great Escape,' the album is a richly textured instrumental journey—a genre-defying ode to discovery, imagination, and the urge to drift beyond borders both real and imagined.

Originally envisioned as a 70s sci-fi concept album about a spaceship venturing into deep space, 'La grande évasion' evolved into something more intimate yet equally expansive. While the interstellar themes remain in spirit, the music instead traces a different kind of voyage; one grounded in memory, photography, place, and inner travel.

“Although the songs felt like a journey, they didn’t sound like science fiction,” says The Offline. “But I realised the core idea — of setting off, of seeking out new worlds — is still there. I’ve always been drawn to water, to the sea, and the idea of creating sonic spaces that transport you somewhere else. That’s the kind of escape I’m interested in.”

Woven through the album are glints of 70s Anatolian rock, soul, surf, lo-fi beats, and psychedelic jazz. Each track is a postcard from a different scene, a different feeling.

Opening single 'Boulevard National' is a vibrant tribute to one of Marseille’s most energetic streets — a multicultural artery that left a deep impression on The Offline during the filming of his Les Cigales EP. Inspired by the textures of Anatolian psych and West Coast surf, the song channels the pulse of a city alive with contrast and character.

The artist’s love of analogue photography seeps through the record, most clearly in 'Nikonos V', a breezy, groove-laced track named after the waterproof film camera that accompanies him on coastal explorations — and which captured the album’s cover photos. The song glides with a warmth reminiscent of Khruangbin, Offthewally, and Tommy Guerrero, evoking sun-faded days and snapshots preserved on grainy 35mm.

Things turn stranger and more surreal on 'Le trip', a woozy, breakbeat-flecked journey featuring a soaring saxophone improvisation by Kimo Eiserbeck. Somewhere between boom-bap and vintage Japanese jazz-funk, it imagines a psychedelic detour through sound - “Ever licked a toad in the jungle?” asks The Offline. “Me neither, but this is what I think it would feel like.”

The emotional centerpiece of the album is “La belle en lumière”, a romantic and delicate ballad that builds from soft Rhodes chords and a steady drum groove into sweeping horn-led drama.

“It’s inspired by the perfect light that every photographer longs to capture — that fleeting moment of beauty, suspended in time.”

Throughout 'La grande évasion', The Offline balances escapism with intimacy, composing not just beats or vignettes, but miniature soundtracks for imagined scenes. It’s a record that invites the listener to drift, to dream, to escape... even if just for a moment.  

Tracklist:
1. La grande évasion (Thème principal)
2. Aurore
3. Les aventuriers
4. Boulevard National
5. Dans les grands espaces
6. La belle en lumière
7. De Paris à l'Amazonie
8. L'excursion
9. Les oiseaux de mer
10. La vie à bord
11. Les Îles
12. Le trip
13. La vie de nuit
14. Les miracles de l'océan
15. Thème de l'adieu
16. Nikonos V

The Selenites Band - Journey on Az Ma'ar Moon

Journey on Az Ma'ar Moon is the third studio album by the French collective The Selenites Band, positioned as a conceptual "Ethiofuturist odyssey." The musicians continue their exploration of Ethio-jazz but push beyond traditional sounds by incorporating elements of sci-fi and psychedelia. The record's narrative revolves around a journey to the imaginary moon of Az Ma'ar, where the compositions serve as chapters in this cosmic story. The album's sound blends hypnotic rhythms, cinematic atmosphere, and modern electronic experiments, creating a sense of mystical trance.

Tracklist:
1. Behind Az Ma'ar, Pt. 1
2. The New Man Encounter
3. Mez' Kæl Blossom
4. Behind Az Ma'ar, Pt. 2
5. Moka Minor Circus
6. Ride the Penrose Way
7. Ælem'ïe
8. Theïa
9. Behind Az Ma'ar, Pt. 3
10. The Selenites Band - Tycho's Gate