A tribute to the Nigerian immigrant experience in London. “Three Piece Suit” is a steady, jazz-infused Afrobeat groove by Kokoroko (a word meaning “be strong” in the language of… Continue reading
That jazz-rock-reggae fusion. Definitely vibing to “Levels” by the London four-piece Oreglo, which features Linus Barry on guitar, c-sé on keys, Teigan Hastings on tuba, and Nico Rocco on… Continue reading
When they’re not holding the elevator door open in the chillest way possible, Callum Connell and Kemani Anderson, old school friends from Manchester, UK, are Secret Night Gang. “Don’t… Continue reading
West African rhythms fused with grooves straight from the Funkadelic mothership. “Something’s Going On” by the London eight-piece is some gloriously fuzzed funk. Kokoroko – “Something’s Going… Continue reading
80s Brit-funk at its finest in 2021. Now all we need is a Thundercat collab. STR4TA – “Rhythm In Your Mind” “Rhythm… Continue reading
Show number 20! For LOOPS + DOTS this month I had a chat with Brooklyn-via-Seattle experimental jazz musician Kassa Overall over Zoom outside a Starbucks in Queen Anne, Seattle. … Continue reading
Anushka got soul. Max Wheeler and Victoria Port are Anushka, the Brighton, UK duo who make future-facing, digital soul with a sound that leans towards discerning dancefloors while still… Continue reading
Doncaster-via-Johannesburg songsmith Skinny Pelembe has signed to Gilles Peterson‘s Brownswood Recordings, the perfect home for his new single. “I’ll Be on Your Mind” is a despondent doo-wop-hop complete with ominous Massive Attack-ish atmospherics,… Continue reading
Went back on the air yesterday on Worldwide FM to host and spin an hour of the best of our WWLA live session recordings, followed by an hour of my favorite tracks in… Continue reading
Back on Worldwide FM yesterday to host and spin a selection of my favorite tracks live from the mighty Red Gate Recorders studio in Highland Park. Musical gems in the mix from… Continue reading
Jumped back on WWLA, the Los Angeles branch of Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM, this week to host and spin my favorite new tracks live from the esteemed Red Gate Recorders studio in Highland… Continue reading
Ease into Thursday with this smoother-than-smooth, mellow and mysterious, Herbie-ish synth-jazz jam from London’s Yussef Kamaal aka Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams (who also makes music as Henry Wu). Track of the… Continue reading
Hold tight the foreboding piano keys and what sounds like a harpsichord! Huge love for this latest song and video from South London’s Simon Williams and Will Horrocks, together known as LV. … Continue reading
I’ve been a fan of South London futurebound jazz-step producer Swindle ever since hearing his boisterous remix of Little Dragon’s “Klapp Klapp.” Brand new track “Walter’s Call” sounds a… Continue reading
Manchester’s Tru Thoughts-signed producer Werkha brings his signature bass bruises and clipped claps to this remix of Leeds, UK space jazz and otherworldly hip-hop outfit Paper Tiger‘s latest single, “Make it Through.”… Continue reading
Britain’s Atjazz aka Martin Iveson steps in the name of underground electronic soul on this beautiful remix of Zara McFarlane‘s new single, “Move.” Watch for those lush 4-heroic strings,… Continue reading
So in love with this tune. Brighton, UK future-facing dance duo Anushka take house music forward by bringing it back to my favorite elements: celebratory piano stabs, uptempo bass notes, a delectable vocal line,… Continue reading
CLICK HERE & SCROLL TO 4MIN 16SEC TO WATCH THIS SEGMENT ON VEVO.COM NOW. Check out this piece on one of the most talented and experimental soul and jazz musicians I know, Washington D.C.’s Diggs Duke,… Continue reading
One of my favorite soul and jazz musicians, Washington D.C.’s Diggs Duke returns with a brand new album. “Harsh Words with the Oracle” is the first track on his Offering for Anxious LP. Diggs… Continue reading
I first got switched on to the English singer and dance producer Ben Westbeech in the spring of 2007. He’d just signed to tastemaker’s tastemaker Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings and the label was releasing… Continue reading
Say hello to a brand new edition of the Dan Digs DJ mix podcast radio show broadcast session! It’s an eclectic, fast-paced blend of everything I’m digging at the moment in… Continue reading
My favorite track from Gilles Peterson‘s latest Brownswood Bubblers comp. This subtle jazz-soul stomper has the Mahogani sound all over it. Paul Hill – “Need Me Some U” Saturday sun-filled… Continue reading
The first week of January 2013 sees a sombre, roots-ridden new signing for Gilles Peterson‘s Brownswood label. Produced by 2 Banks of 4, William Adamson’s first release, Under an East Coast Moon, is… Continue reading
Dig Deep brought the heat last night kicking things off with London’s Rinse FM Heatwave Crew rejigging ‘Rolling In The Deep’. We got our funky d’n’b stylings on with Prisoners of Technology remixing… Continue reading
The future of U.K. hip hop is here. Enter Ghostpoet. A confident yet chilled cadence like no other and rhymes so laid-back you’d think they were recorded while sat in a deckchair. Truly… Continue reading
