John Martyn-meets-Bill Withers-meets-early Michael Kiwanuka feels from North London’s Jonathan Jeremiah. Love those strings courtesy of the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. Jonathan Jeremiah – “Horsepower For the Streets” … Continue reading
A hook-laden, laid-back indie groove from the New Orleans band. Can’t get enough of that crunchy breakbeat and earthy shaker that lets those flowering guitar notes bloom. … Continue reading
A new joint effort that features vocals and production from both UK producers. Love that descending melody over that faithful piano and those vivacious drums. Watch the… Continue reading
Cruisin’. Love this easy Sunday morning soul with a sliding beat from two of my favorite London-based artists: Fatima and Joe Armon-Jones. Huge fan of that wandering… Continue reading
“A new beginning.” With its softly sung, pastoral jazz-flecked folk and nods to Talk Talk and fellow Bella Union labelmates Lost Horizons, “Dunes” is my favorite track from the… Continue reading
Sail away with the ex-Jagwar Ma frontman Gab Winterfield aka Golf Alpha Bravo. “Smoothie” is a 60s-inspired psyche-garage groover. Golf Alpha Bravo – “Smoothie” (Official Video) … Continue reading
Chaotic, spontaneous, and beautiful. Recorded at his house with Mk.gee on guitar, the freeform Americana-R&B jam “Big Mike’s” by Los Angeles-via-Maryland musician Dijon carries shades of D’Angelo and Frank… Continue reading
“Fuzz Jam” is, well, indeed a fuzz jam. Underpinned by a hypnotic bass hook, “Fuzz Jam” by Australian psyche-rock four-piece The Lazy Eyes, also known as Harvey Geraghty (vocals,… Continue reading
The latest and greatest from the world-famous South London jazz scene. Part of the same network as DanDigs.com favorites Tom Misch, Puma Blue, Poppy Ajudha, and Ezra Collective, South… Continue reading
So much love for this. Robert Glasper keys 100. D Smoke bars 100. Tiffany Gouché vocals 100. Chris Dave drums 100. Watch the music… Continue reading
Sounds so soulful don’t you agree? NYC’s Wiki linked up with Navy Blue to create “Can’t Do This Alone,” an off-the-cuff rap cut with a delectable soul sample that… Continue reading
Who else wants to head to Palm Springs for some poolside dancing? Love this brand new bumpin’ soul-jazz from Theo Croker and Malaya. Theo Croker ft Malaya… Continue reading
Twin brothers (and producers) Felix and Theo Ratigan plus singer and producer Jimmy HM are the Brixton, London trio Kid Apollo. “Let Go Of Things I Said” is their… Continue reading
Dev and Corey are the Brooklyn duo Bathe. Their latest creation, “Sundress,” is a relaxed R&B sunsetter that sways like ocean waves. Says Corey, “Sundress is about… Continue reading
A recommended gem of a sample masterclass. Come for the J Dilla love, stay for the smorgasbord of horse whinnies. 💎 … Continue reading
のんき. Featuring Devendra Banhart on guitar and mixed by none other than Haruomi Hosono, “Omaemo” is a carefree yet melancholic breeze from the Tokyo musician who also fronts the… Continue reading
Featuring an all-star line-up. A captivating performance from Ringgo Ancheta aka Mndsgn that also features some of L.A.’s finest: Kiefer on keys, Swarvy on bass, and Devin… Continue reading
Magnifique. Immerse yourself in the piano-drenched sounds of the German duo à la Piscine Tournesol courtesy of ARTE Concert. Grandbrothers – Live From A French… Continue reading
A recommended gem of a video. A very special performance from South London’s Puma Blue who melds downtempo R&B grooves with Jeff Buckley’s impassioned falsetto.… Continue reading
Feeling uplifted by the harps and hand-claps on the orchestral house shuffle “Memories In Flight,” the latest track from the Brisbane-based producer, DJ, and Worldwide FM host. Check out… Continue reading
We let it vibrate. Barney Artist has linked up with Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jack Steadman for “Vibrate,” a mellow and horn-drenched jazzy UK hip-hop cut. Watch the… Continue reading
A recommended gem of a video. Fred again..‘s latest album, Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020), is one of my favorite albums of 2021. … Continue reading
A recommended gem of a video. “Ironically, he (Maxi Jazz) can sleep at the drop of a hat really, really well…” The Story of… Continue reading
Feedback, distortion, and a drum kit being beaten senseless by Morgan Simpson of Black Midi. Wu-Lu’s latest is a guitar-led punk thrash that lands like a pristinely executed ollie. … Continue reading
Jungle are back! Seemingly swapping their “House in LA” for “a new house… in the UK…,” the British duo return with “Keep Moving,” an uplifting disco-tinged groove. … Continue reading
Gentle and stirring Tuareg guitar music from Agadez, Niger’s Mdou Moctar. That wonderfully lilting melodic chorus will lift you. Mdou Moctar – “Tala Tannam” (Official Video) … Continue reading
Houseful soul. Love this newly surfaced one from Seven Davis Jr. Seven Davis Jr – “We Should Go Out” (Official Video) “We… Continue reading
気持ちの海 King Gnu are a four-piece from Japan fronted by Daiki Tsuneta, who also performs as part of Millennium Parade. 泡 (“abuku” or “foam” in English) is… Continue reading
Spacey, psychedelic beat science from London duo FYI Chris (aka Chris Coupe and Chris Watson) that veers through house, Jersey club, and drum ‘n’ bass. FYI Chris – “No Sun”… Continue reading
Very into “Sunset Plaza” by 20-year-old LA-via-UK musician Mackenzie Morris. It’s a sun-bleached and subtle chilled indie-soul blur that sounds like mhmm mhmm mhmm. Bonus… Continue reading
Laid-back San Diego jazz-soul courtesy of Daptone’s new imprint, Penrose Records. Thee Sacred Souls – “It’s Our Love” (Official Video) Get “It’s Our Love”… Continue reading
On this New Year’s Day, and indeed every New Year’s Day, I am reminded of one of my very favorite clips on YouTube which takes place on New Year’s Day. … Continue reading
Kon and Ben and Andreya have got The Vision. “Missing” is a bonafide disco boogie. It’s all about that impromptu lights-out tambourine breakdown at 3min 5sec. … Continue reading
He’s back. Chet Faker – “Low” (Official Video) “Low” is out now. Add it to your playlists here and check out my reaction to first hearing Chet Faker… Continue reading
Love this Pinoy soul-disco jam from Vex Ruffin. Vex Ruffin – “Mabuhay Boy” (Stones Throw) (Official Video) “Mabuhay Boy” is taken from Vex Ruffin’s new… Continue reading
Get caught up in the infinite melodic ripples of “Tributo” from Brazil’s Fabiano do Nascimento. Fabiano do Nascimento – “Tributo” (Now-Again Records) (Official Video) “Tributo”… Continue reading
Ain’t this great. On her latest song “Ain’t So,” London’s JGrrey fuses 00s R&B beat patterns with 60s Motown soul melodies diced with 90s vinyl scratches and laced with a… Continue reading
Catalan country. Taking cues from Bjork’s rarefied vocal performances and fellow Barcelonan Rosalia’s artistic aesthetic leanings, rising star Odina delivers a compelling, confident musical vision. … Continue reading
“Cake so sweet it don’t need no icing…” Sounding like the best song Gorillaz never wrote, “Love Galaxy” wears its star power on its sleeve. Paul Epworth,… Continue reading
Wise words. One of my favorite remixes last year was “Mumma Don’t Tell” by London’s Leifur James as reworked by DanDigs.com fave FaltyDL. (View the full list of 2019’s… Continue reading
It’s a different view. Currently very much into the honeyed folk of the Nashville-via-Los Angeles duo ØZWALD, otherwise known as Jason Wade (he of the band Lifehouse) and Steve… Continue reading
Laid back, literally. Completely here for “Humidity,” the dreamlike and aqueous new single from Sydney soul chanteuse and recent Eglo signee Natalie Slade. It’s set to appear on her… Continue reading
A psychedelic acoustic folk gem. “Blow Up” is the new single from Dublin, Ireland’s Aoife Nessa Frances. I am completely here for those strings, that guitar strummery, that hand… Continue reading
Here comes the sun. I can’t lie, I need this Mr. Sun track on high and heavy rotation. Gratitude to London’s Greentea Peng for crafting this trippy,… Continue reading
Breathe with me. I am currently very much here for “Haze,” “a song about meeting someone who changes everything for you” and the latest track from Sydney’s Sean Walker (formerly… Continue reading
The secret life of plants. Not solely content with his immensely delicate folk-informed brass output as part of DanDigs.com faves Whitney (listen to their early demo “No Matter Where… Continue reading
A salient point well made. With an intro that reminds me of the outlandish guitar whine that underscores all of Noisey’s British Masters videos (see here to hear what… Continue reading
Hooked from the moment I heard those piano keys. “Africa” from Johannesburg, South Africa quartet Seba Kaapstad is nouveau neo-soul with a heavenly jazz twist. Shades of Robert Glasper,… Continue reading
工工工 Tom Ng and Joshua Frank are the Beijing duo 工工工 (pronounced Gong Gong Gong). The pair play simple, straightforward music that utterly captivates, despite only being armed with… Continue reading
Do you, always. Way, way, waay into this debut single from Melbourne’s Bananagun. “Do Yeah” has the band, which counts among its line-up members of Frowning Clouds and Parnsip,… Continue reading
