VA - Unlock Your Mind with Morning Glory - Compiled by James Endeacott

Crate digger and music enthusiast James Endeacott compiles ‘Unlock Your Mind With Morning Glory’ for Two-Piers Records – A glorious heady mix of the weird and wonderful eclectic music from his radio show ‘Morning Glory’

“One weekday afternoon towards the end of 2017 I sat in The Lyric pub on Great Windmill Street, Soho with my dear friend Raf. I’d just finished another of my weekly Soho Radio shows and was starting to think about the next one. Raf had been on as a guest playing some of his favourite tunes of the day. We had a few drinks, told a few stories and started to plot and scheme. It was always a dream of mine to have a daily radio show. Radio had always informed and excited me from my early teens listening to John Peel under the blanket when I should’ve been either sleeping or revising right up to the present-day musical excursions of NTS, WFMU and numerous internet based stations.

We decided to speak to Adrian and Dan who ran Soho Radio to see if they’d be up for us doing a daily morning show. To our surprise they were into the idea and within 5 minutes Adrain came up with the name Morning Glory. We all liked it. We were all excited. It was all systems go. In December 2017 Raf and myself started a daily 2 hour show. We did the show together, got guests in and the musical policy was whatever we felt like that day. After several months Raf found the mornings too much. Off he went into the distance occasionally coming back with a smile, and a bag of new music. I carried on alone and then suddenly in March 2020 the world stopped, and we went into lockdown.

We set up in my house in Catford, Southeast London and carried on. The show became 3 hours a day and I started to invite friends, record labels, record shops, bands etc.. to supply me with hour long mixes that I played every day. The show took off during this time. My musical tastes expanded as I spent all day long searching for new sounds from around the globe. People started to send me more and more music. I became obsessed with the show. The audience started to take to social media and ask for certain tracks or artists to be played. I got listeners to make me mixes to play on the show and I did several phone interviews with musicians while playing some of their favourite tunes.

I was grateful that Soho Radio left me to my own devices. They never told me what to do or what to play – they trusted me and I trusted my instincts.

The music on this compilation is not a ‘best of’ it’s just how I felt when I compiled it at the start of 2025. Apart from a couple of tracks they are all things I’ve come across since the show started in December 2017. If I did a list of tracks now I’m sure it would be completely different. Surely that’s the point. We never stick in one place. We are always moving and searching. Always trying to unlock our minds. Put it on. Take your time and let it take you somewhere” James Endeacott 2025.

Tracklist:
1. Anuradha Paudwal - Gayatari Mantra
2. Baba Zula - Arsiz Saksagan (Cheeky Magpie)
3. Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp - So Many Things (to feel guilty about)
4. Christopher Martin - Playing Games With My Heart
5. Geir Sundstøl - C'est vide en ville
6. Brother Ah - Transcendental March (Creation Song)
7. Les Abranis - Therrza Rathwenza
8. Sparkels - That Boy Of Mine
9. Maximum Joy - Stretch (7" Mix)
10. Chillera - SCHAX
11. Elijah Minnelli, Lansied Nechdelani - I Hope The Goats Come Back (ze-hood de-sham lichdal)
12. Siti Muharam - Pakistan
13. Muriel Grossmann - Traneing In
14. Catford Gyrations - Land of 1000 Presets
15. The Living Daylights - Let's Live For Today
16. Natalie Bergman - Shine Your Light On Me
17. Dennis Bovell - Morning Glory

Pola & Bryson - FABRICLIVE presents Pola & Bryson

fabric, the iconic hub of electronic music culture, proudly announces its latest addition to the fabric mix series: "FABRICLIVE. presents Pola & Bryson". This mix will be a dynamic exploration of contemporary drum & bass, fluid in genre, rich in emotion, and sharp in sound design. It navigates the space between soulful reflection and controlled chaos, painting a vivid picture of contrast and transformation.

Showcasing a unique blend of melancholy, emotion, and euphoria that elegantly yet purposefully harnesses the immense power of electronic music, UK-based duo Pola & Bryson have solidified themselves as one of the most talented production duos flying the flag for the genre today.

Throughout the mix, you’ll hear liquid textures layered with depth and warmth, tracks that breathe with shimmering pads, smooth rolling drums and emotionally resonant melodies. These moments evoke late night introspection and spacious clarity, tapping into the more human, melodic side of drum & bass.

But the mix doesn’t stay in one mood for long. It periodically plunges into darker, more technical territory, where the basslines twist, the rhythms fracture and tighten and the atmosphere becomes tense and futuristic. Here, the emotional gives way to the mechanical, driving energy through razor-sharp precision and relentless force.

Experimental soundscapes weave throughout, blurring genre lines and adding moments of unpredictability. At times ambient and abstract, other times intensely rhythmic, the mix balances structure with freedom, always pushing forward without losing emotional weight.  

Tracklist:
1. Pola & Bryson & Emily Makis – Worlds Apart
2. Breakage – The Certified Bubbler
3. Technimatic – Not Far To Go
4. Camo & Krooked & Mefjus – Lies
5. Hoax – Noir
6. Pola & Bryson & Iyamah – Too Shy [Mixed]
7. Thread – Overshadow
8. Hoax – Spark It [Instrumental]
9. Pola & Bryson – Decay [Mixed]
10. Charli Brix, Monrroe & Pola & Bryson – How It Was [Mixed]
11. Xeonz – Feel Right (03:50)
12. DJ Marky, Pola & Bryson & Iyamah – Be There [Mixed]
13. Particle – Fooling
14. Breakage – Tape Bubbler Spesh
15. Pola & Bryson – 24 / 7 [Mixed]
16. Pola & Bryson – Aurora [Mixed]
17. Noisia & Sleepnet – Lapse
18. Pola & Bryson – Magic [Mixed]
19. Technimatic – Shifting Sands
20. Camo & Krooked & Mefjus – U
21. Etherwood & Hugh Hardie – TANGARA
22. Pola & Bryson – Temple Stomp [Mixed]
23. Technimatic – Everlasting
24. Pola & Bryson – Klaxon
25. Hoax, Hugh Hardie & SOLAH – Wake Up
26. Alcemist – Us [Pola & Bryson Remix]
27. Mefjus – Sinkhole
28. Pola & Bryson – Without You [Hoax Remix]
29. Strategy & Pola & Bryson – Anaesthetist [Mixed]
30. Xeonz – Quartz
31. Technimatic – Sunburst
32. Wilkinson, Jem Cooke & Pola & Bryson – Fade Away
33. Break, Pola & Bryson & Cimone – This Chance [Mixed]
34. Molecular – Fair Warning
35. LSB, Komatic & Technicolour – Rotary Motion
36. Charli Brix – Touch Me [Mixed]
37. Pola & Bryson – Insomnia

Frollen Music Library - Lovely Beats To Study To - Vol II

Frollen Music Library proudly presents Lovely Beats To Study To - Vol II, the highly anticipated follow-up to their celebrated first volume. This collection features 15 meticulously crafted compositions that expand on the library’s signature sound while drawing fresh inspiration from vintage Mood Music and Muzak, with subtle nods to minimalist and darker hip-hop sensibilities that anchor the atmospheric explorations.

‍Where Volume I delved into the golden era of Hip Hop with cinematic influences, Volume II explores the lush, atmospheric textures of mid-century library records — but with that essential freak factor that sets F.M.L.’s compositions apart. This sample pack weaves through the liminal spaces between nostalgia and innovation, creating the perfect sonic backdrop for focused sampling, creative endeavours, or simply drifting into contemplative states.

‍The F.M.L. house band returns with elevated musicianship, showcasing the warm embrace of Fender Rhodes electric piano, crystalline Vibraphone tones, intricate Bass patterns that dance beneath the surface, and delicately balanced Kangaroo-Hide Drums that never intrude but always support.

‍As with all Frollen Music Library releases, every sound has been captured with uncompromising attention to detail. Utilising their signature combination of vintage and analog recording techniques, all performances were meticulously processed through classic preamps and hardware processors, ensuring the warmth and character that has become synonymous with the F.M.L. sound while maintaining pristine clarity. Each composition stands as a testament to Frollen's meticulous craftsmanship, meticulously labelled with BPM and key information for seamless integration into the producers' own sonic explorations.

Tracklist:
1. Cosy
2. Procrastinate
3. Homebound
4. Rush To Relax
5. Closing In
6. Time To Go
7. Bookshelf
8. Parchment
9. Lucky Coin
10. Curled Up
11. End To End
12. By Fire
13. Rain Again
14. Blackhole
15. Chemistry

Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek - Yarın Yoksa (Instrumentals)

Big Crown Records is proud to present the instrumental version of Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek’s latest album Yarın Yoksa. The show stopping intensity of Derya backed by the psychedelic soul of Grup Şimşek with production by Leon Michels has yielded a stand out record that challenges genre with a broad appeal and a powerful message.

They refer to themselves as “outernational” over international as they say it suggests a sound that’s more inclusive or “beyond borders.” Derya, who sings and plays the bağlama, is German born to Turkish parents. Drummer Helen Wells is Berlin-based by way of South Africa while keyboard player Graham Mushnik is French. The collective influences they bring to Anatolian music make for a completely unique and fresh sound that both pushes the genre forward and champions its rich heritage.

Yarın Yoksa, which translates to If "There Is No Tomorrow", delves into deeply personal pain and collective resistance with a central thread of loss, longing, and hope for change running throughout. The music shifts track to track making each tune stand out on its own but also work together perfectly as an album.

“Cool Hand”, the first single released on Big Crown in September of 2024, is a beautiful juxtaposition of intensity and lightheartedness with a thoroughly infectious groove. “Direne Direne” is a protest song that embodies the struggle and tireless pursuit of justice encouraging people to resist oppression. The slow and weighty vibe of “Yakamoz” lets onto the meaning of the song, even without lyrics. It is a deeply moving song that captures the profound emotions connected to displacement and loss without knowing if you will ever return.

Nine of the tunes on the album are original compositions but they also take on three Anatollian folk songs with their own inimitable approach. The introduction of “Misket”, a folk song from Ankara/Türkiye, will stop you in your tracks. The tune deals with death and how the living cope and continue a relationship with those who have passed away. Another traditional tune from Sivas that they put their signature sound to is “Hop Bico”, a tune about a playful character named Bico who is a symbol of vitality and spirit. The synth intro grabs your ear from the first note and the earworm chorus encouraging Bico to lead the group in celebration and embrace life through dance has the same effect on everyone who hears it.

The band has taken a big step forward that you can hear on this record. Derya’s passion and authenticity is front and center and the music is too moving to deny. Yarın Yoksa is sure to captivate the hearts and minds of all those who hear it, and just wait til you hear them play it live… 

Tracklist:
1. Çiçek Açıyor (Instrumental)
2. Cool Hand (Instrumental)
3. Yakamoz (Instrumental)
4. Hop Bico (Instrumental)
5. Bilemedim Ki (Instrumental)
6. Yüz Yüze (Instrumental)
7. İstanbul’un Kuşları (Instrumental)
8. Direne Direne (Instrumental)
9. Ceylan (Instrumental)
10. Misket (Instrumental)
11. Güneş (Instrumental)

Pink Butter - Can We Go Back

DeepMatter is proud to present the debut project from Pink Butter—'Can We Go Back'

Merging the freedom of jazz with the contemporary sounds of hip-hop and soul, Pink Butter is a Swedish collective of four musicians—guitarist Oskar Bettinsoli, keyboardist Björn Lehnert, bassist Malte Bergman, and drummer John Bjurström. Built on a foundation of spontaneous creativity, where live performance and raw energy take centre stage, they are set to release their debut EP ‘Can We Go Back’ on 1st August 2025, via DeepMatter Records.

Featuring collaborations with groundbreaking artists such as T3 of Slum Village and Jermaine Holmes (D'Angelo), it weaves together a collage of each member’s musical history, blending their individual influences into a bold collective vision. Their music is a testament to the idea that the power of spontaneous, live creation is timeless—whether in a jazz jam session or a contemporary hip-hop track.

They expand: “We made our songs by simply playing together live in the studio, giving as much of ourselves as possible to the music,” the band explains. “In an age where digital perfection is easy to achieve, we chose to embrace the human side of music. It’s about capturing the raw energy of the moment—just like the jazz records we love—but infused with the modern collaboration and vibe of today’s hip-hop and soul. It’s a balance between the timelessness of improvisation and the innovation of contemporary music.”

Tracklist:
1. Made for Me (feat. Jermaine Holmes)
2. Can We Go Back (feat. T3 of Slum Village)
3. Alright (feat. Joanné Nugas)
4. Voice Memo
5. U (feat. Jermaine Holmes & Venus Anon)
6. Lost My Mind (feat. Elma)

Natalie Slade - Molasses

Sydney artist Natalie Slade's debut album Control, co-written with Hiatus Kaiyote's Simon Mavin, is now followed-up with a second instalment of Australian future soul in Molasses, an album featuring a range of UK and Antipodean artists. Joined by The Dieyoungs on keys and Laneous on guitar, Natalie's songwriting and vocals are brought to the fore with excellent production by key Melbourne scene driver, Brisbane's Sampology and additional production from guest Dan Kye.

Staying true to the debut album's style of Australian future soul Molasses has an emphasis on poetic storytelling, Natalie's lyrics and melodies that are heard against a lush bed of string arrangements and the influence of Sampology’s soulful but gritty sensibility.

As well as her amazing eponymous releases Natalie has also featured on tracks from artists as important and diverse as Posy, Plutonic Lab, Parker and Rhodes and Dojo Cuts among others.

Sampology is an innovative producer who, for the past 15 years or so, has been a driving force behind Australia's Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul and Broken Beat/Jazz explosion and has worked with the likes of Ron Trent, Tiana Khasi and Charlie Hill as well as releasing his own tracks.

This collaboration between Natalie and Sampology on Molasses is a real high-water mark of music, song-writing and production. Releasing on digital and gatefold vinyl LP, Molasses further chronicles the rising stars of Australia's burgeoning and increasingly important neo- soul and future soul scenes.

Tracklist:
1. My House
2. Kings and Queens
3. The Lesson
4. As the Stars
5. The Curse
6. Adobe Clay
7. Unquenchable Craving
8. Telephone
9. The Other Side
10. Big World

Prefaces - Acqua Marina

Prefaces is a Lebanese trio made up of long-standing members of Beirut’s independent music scene: Charif Megarbane (Habibi Funk, Cosmic Analog Ensemble, Hisstology Records), Salim Naffah (Alko B), and Pascal Semerdjian (Postcards, SANAM).

On their sophomore album Acqua Marina, the band explore the desolate beach clubs along Lebanon's coastline, turning a chance encounter into a lasting musical partnership.

With its electric guitar interplays, vibrato action, and galloping rhythms, debut album 'Hippodrome' (Hisstology Records, 2021) introduced Prefaces’ distinctive take on surf rock and Mediterranean guitar music: a rich blend of cultures, genres, and traditions. East and West meet again on Acqua Marina, recorded at Beirut’s Tunefork Studios and co-released by Ruptured and Hisstology Records.

Where 'Hippodrome' captured the energy of spontaneous collaboration, Acqua Marina marks the band’s evolution into a more deliberate and unified project; and the album reflects that growth. The songs may have moved from land to sea, but the group’s sound has matured, expanding to include nods to library music, Levantine breaks, and coastal psychedelia.

The types of fish catalogued in the song titles and the wintry, abandoned swimming pool on the cover hint at the themes running through the record: the desolation and coldness of Lebanon’s off-season beach clubs, their concrete walls and vacant spaces roamed only by those waiting for the sun and the crowds to return.

It’s hard not to see these seasonal images as allegory for Lebanon’s prolonged political winter. Yet Acqua Marina overflows with vitality, inspired performances, and the luminosity of serendipitous collaboration; shining much-needed light into our darker seasons.  

Tracklist:
1. Abu Sinn
2. Bezreh
3. Firan
4. Balamida
5. Lekkos Ramle
6. Lekkos Sakhre
7. Mallifa
8. Sultan Brahim
9. Marmoura
10. Braa
11. Jaro

Ohbliv - Home Remedies II

Tracklist:
1. Home Remedy 5
2. Home Remedy 6
3. Home Remedy 7
4. Home Remedy 8
5. Home Remedy 9
6. Home Remedy 10

Lack Of Afro - From the Volt, Two

Lack of Afro offers up From The Volt, Two, a second collection of hidden gems that either haven't been released, or flew under the radar.

These two collections, (From The Volt, One) was released last November, come in the midst of an exciting time for Lack of Afro. With a rekindled live show firmly back on the circuit, he and his band have a busy summer lining up, with festival appearances confirmed at Camp Bestival, Wychwood Festival and more to be announced.

As with the first collection, the soulful vocals of repeat collaborator Elliott Cole appear, this time on the laid-back groove of ‘Never Love Again’. Originally recorded in 2015, this one has previously not seen the light of day.

“Recorded in the same session as 'Lost In A Friend's Eye' [From The Volt, One], this one came together quickly.” explains Adam Gibbons AKA Lack of Afro “I do remember snapping a bass string halfway through the recording though - an incredibly rare occurrence which hasn't happened before or since! Elliott's voice is on form as always, and this track comes complete with a reference to 'Sunny' in the outro.”

The drum heavy and funky number ‘Numero Seenko’ was first released as the B-side of ‘A Time For...’ back in 2011 and went on to be used in the film 'Dumb & Dumber To'. Also previously unreleased, the tight and groove laden ‘We Need One More (Interlude)’ was written for a film that never was.

“I originally recorded as a cue for a heist movie that didn't end up happening (note the 'Ocean's Eleven' reference in the title), I'd always intended on fleshing it out with additional instruments, but when it came to doing so, it seemed like the vibe was being smothered. So I've left it here as it was originally recorded - just the good stuff of bass, drums and percussion!”

With a career pushing close to two decades, these latest collections offer a fascinating insight into some of the forgotten corners of the Lack of Afro universe. 

Tracklist:
1. A Month of Summers
2. Never Love Again (feat. Elliott Cole)
3. Getting Kinda Boring
4. Numero Seenko
5. First Break
6. We Need One More (Interlude)
7. Not Too Late (feat. Elliott Cole)
8. Daddy Brings His a Game
9. Day Is Done
10. Junior's In
11. Spooky

Ghostface Killah - Supreme Clientele 2

After wrapping up The Final Chamber tour, and taking a victory lap with his Wu-Tang brethren, Mass Appeal is proud to release the next instalment of their monumental Legend Has It initiative, as hip-hop legend and Wu-Tang Clan icon Ghostface Killah is officially returning with the highly anticipated sequel to one of his undisputed classic solo albums, Supreme Clientele 2.

First released in 2000, Supreme Clientele is both timeless and enduring. At its core, it served as a window into Ghost's soul; wildly creative, a conduit of old and new. Ghost's stream-of-consciousness style became the quintessential definition of fresh, not only holding a privileged place in the history of hip-hop music but significantly influencing the subsequent generation of artists that followed.

Meticulously crafted over the last decade, Supreme Clientele 2 is both a homecoming and a new chapter for Tony Starks, as he picks up the legacy with a new, but familiar lens. Real Rap--No gimmicks--Just Ghost. Exactly the way fans would want! Supreme Clientele 2 features guest appearances from Nas, Raekwon, Method Man, GZA, Redman, Conway The Machine, Styles P, M.O.P. and Dave Chappelle.

"Supreme Clientele was a frame of mind and era in time. You could never duplicate that feeling, but you can tap back in. We dug in the files from years ago and pulled together a Clientele that is Supreme! Get ready, Supreme Clientele 2 is now." - Ghostface Killah

Tracklist:
1. Intro by Redman
2. Iron Man
3. Sample 420 (feat. M.O.P.)
4. Curtis May (feat. Styles P & Conway the Machine)
5. 4th Disciple
6. Windows
7. Pause (Skit)
8. Georgy Porgy
9. Force MD (Skit)
10. Break Beats (feat. Ty Boogie)
11. Beat Box (feat. Ty Boogie & Aisha Hall)
12. Rap Kingpin
13. Sale of the Century (Skit)
14. The Trial (feat. Raekwon, GZA, Method Man, Reek da Villian & Pillz)
15. Love Me Anymore (feat. Nas)
16. Soul Thang (feat. DriZ, Nems, Iceman, Supreme-Intelligence, Sun God, Pillz & Reek da Villian)
17. Metaphysics
18. Candyland
19. Lenny Green (Skit)
20. The Zoom
21. You Ma Friend (feat. Method Man)
22. Knuckles (Skit)

Garrett & DāM-FunK - In Space

Tracklist:
1. Awake...Again
2. In Space
3. Heavy Dusk

Matt Karmil - WNE EP

Enigmatic UK favourite Matt Karmil brings his charming and cultured sounds to Aus Music

All three tracks marry tight grooves with dreamy and escapist melodies.

Producer, mixer, mastering engineer and remixer Matt Karmil is impossible to easily define. The studio wizard collides house, ambient, techno and downtempo into sophisticated sounds that are unlike anything else. He brings a rare wit, whimsical magic and soul-pleasing beauty to his work whether making albums for Smalltown Supersound, dropping tunes on cult labels like Studio Barnhus or his all originals mixtape for Feel My Bicep. Alongside his music production, Matt is a member of the improvised electronic supergroup Circle of Live, alongside Sebastian Mullaert, Frank Wiedemann, Vril, Mathew Jonson and many more. Whatever he does, it always lodges deep in both body and mind, and that's the case with his latest Aus Music release.

The three tracks for this EP are lovingly crafted using his collection of vintage drum machines, samplers and expansive modular setup, and are presented in both stereo and Dolby Atmos. Opener 'Havin it' is quick-stepping, low slung house cut lit up with glistening chords and gorgeous soul samples that shine through next to low-key but euphoric 90s trance progressions. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside while remaining locked to the groove. 'Lush' is just that, with summery harp strums shimmering across dusty and speedy deep house drums that sweep you up and fill your heart with hope and joy. It's a richly layered sound with a curiousness that truly enchants. Lastly, 'WNE' straightens your back with upright and snappy drums, woody percussion and frayed edged chords that have a cosy nostalgic glow. Coated in a lo-fi haze, plunging bass and aching vocal fragments pull you in different directions as you hurry to keep up with the frisky groove.

Matt Karmil's WNE EP comes on Aus Music on August 8th 

Tracklist:
1. Havin’ it
2. Lush
3. WNE
4. WNE (extended)  

VA - THIS IS DUBSTEP 2025

THIS IS DUBSTEP 2025

A 21 track compilation album from LDH Records featuring artists from the LDHD series.

Paying homage to the GetDarker tapes with the artwork.

Tracklist:
1. Tubz – Bells
2. 7kidz – Ultimatum
3. ADS1 – Nerv
4. SAMIEL – Still Makin
5. Mob Killa & EKSTR – Onmacht
6. IDHS – Be Mine
7. zonae – Cloud
8. SerpentEyes – Push & Pull
9. IOWLA – Panik Ova
10. L Nix – SNAFU
11. Ghischrew – Fever Nightmare
12. Boneless – Squish
13. Joey Darker – Hardened Roots
14. Inyoka – Skidder
15. Ranking Dan – Recall
16. Qilin – Wrangler Dub
17. Kalee – Look Out
18. Basura – Angst
19. Seek – 08Shaker
20. The Navigator & Nomia – Reunion Dub
21. Ninety – 51

VA - With Love, Vol. 3 (Compiled by miche)

With two critically acclaimed compilations already under his belt, DJ / collector miche returns to Mr Bongo with the third instalment of his With Love series. Testament to his ever-expanding taste, Volume 3 isn’t just a subs bench call-up from the past compilations, it’s an evolution and progression casting the net deeper and wider than before.

Keeping true to the series, but with some fresh surprises along the way, this carefully curated compilation is a celebration of soulful, independently released music from across the globe, and the amazing (often unsung) musicians and vocalists that made these sublime records.

Across the third volume, miche explores a jazzier side of his tastes. “The deeper I went, the more I found myself gravitating towards jazzier music - not leaving soul behind, but following that same feeling into new territory”, he explains. Tracks like the gliding jazz funk found on Late Nite Music Band’s ‘Sundance’, or the glorious jazz-soul number ‘In Flight’ by Spectrym are shining examples of this.

That defining soulful thread of previous volumes is still in full effect throughout this latest edition. “There’s a healthy dose of impossible-to-find soul gems that have that unmistakable, heartwarming feel. Tracks like John Simmons' 'Ain't Nothing Like The Love', which I've adored ever since Zaf Love Vinyl played it, sit perfectly alongside records like Le Cop and New Way”, states miche.

The addition of some top-tier Turkish music showcases another side to his ever-broadening taste. Nükhet Ruacan's 'Gölge' is something unique, a floaty Brazilian-inspired gem recorded in Turkey and not what you’d typically expect from Turkish records of this era.

It also wouldn’t feel right to leave out a stop in Brazil, with miche looking to the work of Carlos Bivar whose track 'Amargo Amar' carries that undeniable groove of samba-funk from Rio.

Spreading the With Love message far and wide the series has led to miche DJing across the globe, “from batucada sessions in Timisoara, to all-night sets in a club in Beijing, and even an eight-hour Root Down With Love stage takeover at We Out Here festival, joined by Danilo Plessow, Jeremy Underground, and of course, my mentor and buddy Rainer Trüby.”

Volume 3 then, carries that message even further. It’s an eclectic but intentional collection, built for the music lover who wants to discover something new. Working just as well as a soundtrack to cook dinner to, as it does keeping a packed dancefloor moving into the small hours.

Tracklist:
1. John Simmons - Ain't Nothing Like The Love
2. Le Cop - Law, Order & Peace
3. The Medlows - Love, Pt. 1
4. The Whale And Flea - Ridin' On
5. Liberation of Man - Lovely Day
6. Thrills - Telephone
7. East Wind Band - Read The Fine Print
8. Late Nite Music Band - Sundance
9. Nükhet Ruacan - Gölge
10. Carlos Bivar - Amargo Amar
11. Tyaraju & Dutra - Pé De Foguete
12. Art Carey & Magnum Force - Good-Bye My Love
13. New Way - Holding On
14. FlashBack - Piece Of Mind
15. Spectrym - In Flight
16. John Academia - Open Our Eyes

VA - Somewhere Soul : Rituals Volume 01

RE:WARM Records are very pleased to announce their next release ‘Rituals’, a new compilation series from the curator and DJ, Josh Mason-Quinn, aka Somewhere Soul .

For Volume 1 Josh takes us on a journey through the various shades of his ritualistic listening habits across twenty four hours. From rising first thing in the morning, radiating positive energy throughout the day, retreating into the evening before finally releasing your inhibitions on the dancefloor.

The compilation spans four sides of vinyl and is presented in a double gatefold sleeve with a limited edition pink vinyl being made available for selected UK and EU stores. The release will also be available on CD and digital formats.

The album is a celebration of new and emerging talent from the underground Jazz, Soul, World and House Music spheres, sitting neatly alongside artists already carving their way into the collective conscience of those who have been curious enough to dig deep.

The record is due for release on 25th July 2025 with the pre-order available 23rd April 2025 via the Warm Agency Bandcamp and selected record stores.

Tracklist:
1. Allysha Joy & Finn Rees - Murmuring
2. Chip Wickham - Last Day On Earth
3. Amanda Whiting - The Other Side
4. Emanative - Space Is The Place
5. edbl & Raélle - Enough
6. Matt Wilde& Miranda Joan - Like You
7. Blue Lab Beats - Item
8. Keza - Sa Ka Fête (feat. Melodiesinfonie)
9. MATTERS UNKNOWN - Dream of the Contest (feat. Megiapa)
10. Opek - Delight
11. E. Lundquist - Yellow
12. Isolde Lasoen - Things Left Unsaid
13. SHOLTO - Manzana
14. MOMO. - Cavalo Marinho
15. Charif Megarbane - The Cartesian Joint
16. Yarni - Smile
17. Bamia, Mitchum Yacoub - Métele Más (feat. Lourdes Iri)
18. TEYMORI - Manu's Vision
19. Divorce From New York - Merzouga (feat. Arturo Martin)
20. Marla Kether - Morning Light (feat. Naima Adams)

Marysia Osu - harp, beats & dreams reworks

Marysia Osu Announces New Remix Single “care to care (feat. Plumm) - Oliver Palfreyman rework” and Upcoming Remix EP harp, beats & dreams reworks

Visionary harpist and producer Marysia Osu is proud to announce the release of a stunning new remix single, “care to care (feat. Plumm) - Oliver Palfreyman rework”, available now on all major streaming platforms. This lush, chill/electronic reimagining offers a fresh take on the original ambient jazz track from Osu and acclaimed vocalist Plumm, bringing hypnotic textures and gentle rhythms to the fore.

Remixed by boundary-pushing producer Oliver Palfreyman, the track retains the emotional nuance and intimacy of the original while exploring spacious electronic landscapes, marrying Osu’s celestial harp work with Palfreyman’s signature ethereal production.

The release marks the first single from Osu’s forthcoming remix EP, harp, beats & dreams reworks, which will feature a curated selection of reinterpretations by a range of forward-thinking artists, each offering a new perspective on Osu’s genre-defying sound.

Speaking about the new release, Osu says:
“the remixes of harp, beats & dreams are coming out soon, all made by artists whose music i love and have been listening to for a long time. there's a big variety in styles and vibes and they are all quite different from each other.”

harp, beats & dreams reworks is set for release on 1st August, 2025, and promises to be a transcendent journey through ambient textures, jazz-infused beats, and otherworldly reinterpretations of Osu’s visionary compositions. 

Tracklist:
1. meditation iv (K-Lone rework)
2. care to care (feat. Plumm) (Oliver Palfreyman rework)
3. until tomorrow continues (Kibir La Amlak rework)
4. only u <3 (Commodo rework)
5. memento mori (feat. YUIS) (Anja Ngozi rework)

Homeboy Sandman & SonnyJim - Soli Deo Gloria

Soli Deo Gloria, Latin for “Glory to God Alone,” is the new 10-track collaborative album from NYC wordsmith Homeboy Sandman and Sonnyjim, UK's double threat who sets aside his rapping prowess to focus entirely on production. The title isn’t just a nod to the sacred; it’s a declaration of purpose. This is hip-hop without compromise — razor-sharp lyricism laid bare over smoky, sample-rich grooves.

Recorded with raw intensity and zero filler, Soli Deo Gloria brings together two of rap’s most distinctive voices. Sonnyjim crafts a cinematic soundscape steeped in jazz, soul, and vintage grit while Homeboy Sandman delivers verses packed with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom. Each track feels like a moment carved from marble — meditative, unflinching, and timeless. It’s minimalist and masterful — no guests, no gimmicks, just two artists operating at their highest level.

More than a collection of songs, Soli Deo Gloria plays like a reflection on purpose, presence, and personal freedom. “Whatever happens is supposed to happen. So relax. Read. Never give up. Lead with love. Be yourself and love yourself,” Homeboy Sandman concludes.

Tracklist:
1. Books
2. Most Realest
3. Nothing Less
4. Can't Stop Me
5. Not a Killer
6. Do You Love Me
7. Sound and Fury
8. Moon Lullaby
9. There and Back
10. Guilty

The Sorcerers - Other Worlds And Habitats

The Sorcerers' latest long player lands in perfect time for the summer, offering a further progression into their unique take on Ethio-inspired jazz.

Other Worlds and Habitats is, of course, released on ATA Records and is blessed with the analogue recording and painstakingly loving production we have come to expect from this boutique studio. This, The Sorcerers eagerly anticipated fourth LP, follows on from the success of I Too Am A Stranger, a record which garnered praise from BBC Radio 2’s Jamie Cullum, “I love this, this is so good!”, Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke, “I like the grooves, and it is good to see The Sorcerers interpret Ethio jazz in their own unique way”, and Nightmares on Wax, “This sounds great! Love the way it's recorded”.

Never ones to stop moving forward, and ever vigilant to avoid the realm of pastiche, The Sorcerers see the Ethiopique sound as a building block for their natural progression as a group, but a block that sits at the base of a much larger, ever expanding, structure, The addition of keyboardist Johnny Richards, whose use of the Jen 73 piano, Mellotron and Farfisa Compact Duo, alongside the core members of the group, has opened some exciting doors for The Sorcerers, fusing the future looking optimism of the late 60s and 70s (when artists began to experiment with the new electronic technology and synthesisers becoming more readily available) and more traditional sounds. Taking inspiration from Ethiopian keyboardist Hailu Mergia and Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, Other Worlds and Habitats, as the name suggests, showcases

The Sorcerers' shift to a new, and deeply exciting, musical landscape.
A Danish tour, unbelievably the first live outing for The Sorcerers, created another patina to the band. A weary time on the road, shared by the core Sorcerers trio of bassist Neil Innes, drummer Joost Hendrickx (Gotts Street Park, Kefaya, Eddie Chacon) and reed/flute/vibes player Richard Ormrod, alongside new/old member Richards led, to an organic, less cerebral sound than we have heard before. The rough and ready, exhausted melody of The Great Belt was born as The Sorcerers motored across a seemingly endless bridge in Denmark, bone tired and frayed, a crackly joy to hear. Abandoned Satellites is a rolling, vibe chimer, a breezy lullaby from the depths of midnight. Richards’ use of the Jen 73 synthesised piano in Ancestral Machines is perhaps one of the first nods to the futuristic path The Sorcerers are working down, a chugger with crossover potential and unctuous.

The Sorcerers’ Other Worlds and Habitats is a natural progression in the world they have created for themselves. Richer for shared experiences, and accepting the rise of the machines, they prove that while their journey is always going forward, there are many different paths to take.

Tracklist:
1. Echoes of Earth
2. Ancestral Machines
3. Abandoned Satellites
4. The Great Belt
5. Beneath the Dunes
6. The Ghosts of the Black Drift
7. The Infinite
8. The Last Transmission

Marvellous Cain - Gun Talk

Marvellous Cain – 30th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue on Suburban Base.

The Classic 1995 Album on 2 x Black Vinyl

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Marvellous Cain’s groundbreaking 1995 album, Suburban Base presents a special vinyl reissue—available for the first time since its original pressing.

This jungle classic, a defining release of the era, has become a prized collector’s item, fetching over £80 for VG+ condition copies on Discogs. Now, you can own a mint, never-played edition, meticulously remastered for the digital age to deliver superior sound quality.

This limited reissue brings back every iconic track, all of which have remained unavailable since their original release in 1995—making this a true collector’s essential.

And for the first time ever, the album will also be available digitally to stream and download, including the original CD bonus tracks "Snapper" and "Giness Punch."

Celebrate 30 years of jungle history—secure your copy now while supplies last!

Tracklist:
1. CB4
2. Gun Talk
3. Jump Up
4. 45 Clip
5. Babaloo
6. Love Is Burning
7. Creep
8. Hitman
9. Giness Punch
10. Snapper

Samantha Schmutz, Adrian Younge - Samantha & Adrian

Two artists met at the perfect moment in their creative journeys and something extraordinary happened: They captured magic. Samantha e Adrian is more than just an album—it is the story of a profound artistic connection between Brazilian actress/singer Samantha Schmütz and American composer Adrian Younge. This record is the intersection where Rio and Los Angeles merge into a lush, cinematic, and deeply personal experience created by two musical soulmates.

Produced and recorded at Younge’s Linear Labs, an all-analog studio, Samantha & Adrian is a grand, orchestral, and soulful record. It’s a bridge between Brazil’s MPB tradition and the elegance of 1970s LA soul. With sweeping string arrangements, rich harmonies, and undeniable grooves, the album conjures the feeling of a lost classic—music that takes the listener back to a 1970s studio session yet feels entirely fresh and contemporary. 

For Samantha, this album represents the most vulnerable and sincere expression of herself. Even though she became famous as an actress, music has been her number one passion. Since she was a little girl, singing along to vinyl that her father played, music has been at the center of her artistic interests. Writing music with Younge, for her, was an act of courage—more personal than anything she has done before, sharing her emotions through lyrics that feel intimate, poetic, and raw. Adrian, with his deep appreciation for MPB expressed in his work with Brazilian legends such as Marcos Valle, Joyce, and João Donato, provided the perfect backdrop for her to express who she truly is. It’s a side Samantha’s fans have never seen before.

A shared admiration for Brazilian music and its intersection with American soul set the foundation for their collaboration as Samantha met Younge at a Jazz Is Dead event. Adrian saw in Samantha a voice that could bring something new to this ongoing musical dialogue. After witnessing her perform with the Brazilian artist Criolo, he was inspired to write music that would embrace her vocal and emotional range. Together, they crafted lyrics and melodies that capture the essence of their bond—two artists, from different worlds, coming together to create something that celebrates the musical connection between Rio and Los Angeles. 

Each track on Samantha & Adrian tells a story. “Nossa Cor” carries the soft vulnerability of bossa nova, weaving tender reflections on love and identity. The disco inspired “More Than Love” is an invitation to the dancefloor, channeling the danceable energy of New York's legendary Studio 54 icons; the energy of a time when orchestras filled nightclubs with sweeping arrangements and infectious grooves. “Samba Canção” pays homage to the liveliness of Brazilian culture, with the line “vida is a love song, kinda samba canção” embodying the warm magic that defines the album. And in “Feitiço” and “Quando o Sol Chegar,” the spiritual depth of Afro-Brazilian traditions shines through, a testament to the shared African heritage that unites Brazilian and American music.

Tracklist:
1. Depois do Amor
2. Nossa Cor
3. Quando Sol Chegar
4. Samba Canção
5. Revoada
6. More Than Love
7. Bem Me Quer, Mal Me Quer
8. Feitiço
9. Nosso Reflexo

Bellaphon Bubblers - a Journey from Jazz to Krautrock

Tracklist:
1. Albert Mangelsdorff Quintet – Now Jazz Ramwong
2. Atlas – Play It Cool
3. Join In – Dreams
4. Charly And The Diamonds – The Horse
5. Max Clouth Clan & Kabuki – Shyam (Kabuki Remix)
6. Opossum – Amina
7. Lychee Lassi – Shades of Mosley
8. Abadie – Lady
9. Zoppo Trump – Wellengang
10. Epsilon – Before
11. Brüning von Alten – My Imprisoned Bird (feat. Werner Pirchner, Harry Pepl, Wayne Darling & Leszek Zadlo)
12. Skyline – Tashiro
13. The Moon Riders – Moon Beat
14. J – Odd Job
15. Erich Bachträgl, Uli Rennert, Jeff Wohlgenannt & Mike Gottwald – Walking on the Highway
16. Toto Blanke – Arabab
17. Frob – La Sieste
18. Mocolage – Caspar
19. Ragawerk & Max Clouth – Das Modul
20. Timeless – Flintstones
21. Crackhouse Lo-Fi – Heavy Weight
22. Die PSI-Akten – Unter der Schürze liegt die Würze

Greg Foat, Jihad Darwish & Moses Boyd - Opening Time

Greg Foat, Moses Boyd and Jihad Darwish in a classic piano trio setting. Three Superb musicians skillfully performing Foat's distinctive and endearing compositions.

Tracklist:
1. Her Love Is All I Need
2. Skipping Tones
3. Opening Time
4. Redemption
5. Dreams of Peace
6. Awakening
7. Awareness
8. Transcendence

Kutiman - Dreams In Aspamia

Dreams In Aspamia - a stunning new 6-track EP of dreamy, instrumental cinematic funk, rich with trip-hop, jazz, and global music textures.

Kutiman crafts a hypnotic journey here: jazzy guitars, double bass, analogue keys, and otherworldly manipulated vocals flow through lush, panoramic arrangements that recall Khruangbin, El Michels Affair, SAULT, and BADBADNOTGOOD.

This strictly limited one-off pressing comes on deep purple coloured vinyl with a hallucinogenic full-colour sleeve designed by Berlin-based artist Philipp Carbotta. Meticulously mixed by longtime collaborator Obas Nenor, it’s a bold yet meditative listen - equally suited for audiophile immersion or chilled late-night sessions.

Tracklist:
1. Kedem
2. Fog Ahead
3. Pastoral Meloncholia
4. Dreams in Aspamia
5. Dimdum
6. So Long Stay Safe

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Madlib - Seeds (Deluxe)

Madlib’s original instrumentals for Georgia Anne Muldrow’s acclaimed 2012 album Seeds—a spiritual and stylistic high point in her catalogue—are finally available on their own. The record marked the first time Muldrow handed over full production duties, entrusting the legendary Madlib to craft a soundworld equal to her potent songwriting. His contributions are typically raw and hypnotic: heavy drums, slanted soul loops, and deep-fried funk, full of texture and momentum.

The flipside gathers a suite of Muldrow’s own instrumental work, drawn from three Dudley Perkins albums—Young Spirit, Self Study, and Holy Smokes. These tracks sit somewhere between J Dilla’s spacey synth era and lowrider G-funk, carried by sub-heavy basslines and woozy melodic turns. Muldrow remains an under-sung beatmaker with a distinctive touch and fearless aesthetic.

This release offers a fresh perspective on a classic collaboration and reaffirms both artists’ status as visionary architects of modern soul and hip-hop. A beat tape with lasting resonance.

Seeds (2012):
1. Seeds
2. Wind
3. Calabash
4. Kali Yuga
5. The Birth of Petey Wheastraw
6. Best Love
7. Husfriend Intro
8. Husfriend
9. Kneecap Jelly
10. The Few feat. Declaime
11. Remember (Outro)

Seeds (Instrumentals)(2025):
1. Seeds (Instrumental)
2. Wind (Instrumental)
3. Calabash (Instrumental)
4. Kali Yuga (Instrumental)
5. The Birth of Petey Wheatstraw (Instrumental)
6. Best Love (Instrumental)
7. Husfriend Intro (Instrumental)
8. Husfriend (Instrumental)
9. Kneecap Jelly (Instrumental)
10. The Few (Instrumental)
11. Remember (Instrumental)