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