Recommended Gem: Glass Beams Live on KEXP (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. The bejeweled Australian trio take their instrumental grooves influenced by the sounds of India to Seattle’s KEXP (an NPR Music affiliate station… Continue reading
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Album of the Week: Maya Ongaku – Electronic Phantoms (Guruguru Brain)
Ambient-folk-electronic experimental sounds from Fujisawa, Japan. Electronic Phantoms is the latest album from Maya Ongaku, a three-piece hailing from a city 50 kilometers southwest of Tokyo who specialize in… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Thandii – “Sinus Node” (HaloHalo Records)
“Beat driven art-pop; love songs on a loop…” Having previously worked with modern UK soul and hip-hop luminaries such as Michael Kiwanuka, Little Simz, Ghostpoet, Mr. Jukes, Cleo Sol,… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from White Denim, Jungle, Skinshape, Tusks, Soft Saints, Daniela Andrade, POSY, Pale Jay, Leifur James, Ishmael Ensemble, Mulatu Astatke & Hoodna Orchestra, Fred Again..
Welcome to episode 19! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Pocket Sun – Mirror in Blue Light
A psyche-indie journey to Bristol, UK and back. I’ve previously likened the five-piece Pocket Sun to DanDigs.com favorites Melody’s Echo Chamber, Little Dragon, and Men I Trust. Their… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Nightmares On Wax presents CARBOOT SOUL (Live at Royal Festival Hall) (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. Watch George Evelyn aka the jazz-hip-hop-electronic-downtempo-dub-funk-soul artist and longest-serving Warp Records signee Nightmares on Wax talk about his seminal release, Carboot Soul,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Sema Solé – “Yoboza” (Mellow Couch Records)
Lo-fi beats and rhymes from Kigali. Love this hip-hop meditation from the Rwandan artist Sema Solé, produced by 8een and delivered in his national language, Kinyarwanda. Sema… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from First Beige, Mieke Miami, Common Saints, Mint Field, Adrian Younge, Ty Segall, Kit Sebastian, Jamie xx, Caribou, LP Giobbi & Alabama Shakes
Welcome to episode 18! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Thee Heart Tones – Forever & Ever (Big Crown Records)
Chicano soul from Hawthorne, California. A six-piece barely out of their teens, Thee Heart Tones‘ new album Forever & Ever pays homage to the sweet soul greats while lead… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Mk.gee – “Lonely Fight” (R&R Digital)
The elastic guitar tone and power ballad melodics may come straight from the 80s but the emotion is timeless. Michael Gordon‘s latest, “Lonely Fight,” is an achingly personal dream… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Mk.gee, Bilal, Ruthven, Claude Fontaine, Allysha Joy, Bay Ledges, Thee Heart Tones, Harrison, oreglo
Welcome to episode 17! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: 823 – All Things Considered Vol. 3
A new compilation from 823, the creative collective founded by the artist Ta-ku. In their own words, “823 celebrates the simple beauty of everyday life and the people in it that… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Henry Green ft Colouring – “Final Form” (Akira Records)
Stunningly emotive. Bristol, UK’s Henry Green has teamed up with fellow British artist Colouring for “Final Form,” a driving yet thoughtful swell of indie-electronica. Henry Green ft Colouring… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Fievel Is Glauque, Jono McCleery, Ginger Root, Photay, Henry Green, Ben Böhmer, Nubya Garcia, Ibibio Sound Machine, Bonobo
Welcome to episode 16! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Soweto Gospel Choir & Groove Terminator – History of House (Umculo House/Music is Fun)
A collection of dance music classics reinterpreted through a Southern African lens. The Soweto Gospel Choir, Australian DJ Groove Terminator, and Grammy-winning producer Latroit‘s new album History of House… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jung-In & Mild Beats – “Midnight Running”
South Korean neo-soul. “Midnight Running” by singer Jung-In and producer Mild Beats is an elevated, jazz-infused groove peppered with synth zaps. Jung-In & Mild Beats – “Midnight… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Peter Cat Recording Co., Knomad Spock, Vinyl Williams, Mayer Hawthorne, Kowloon, LA LOM, King Pari, Thee Heart Tones, High Pulp
Welcome to episode 15! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Mild Universe – Everything Must Change
Mild Universe make experimental jazz-funk and dreamy dance music. The San Francisco collective‘s spectacular new album is titled Everything Must Change. Here’s my favorite song… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Mayfly – “Another Day” (Underdog Music)
Chilled acoustic folk from the Philippines. Mayfly is the musical project of Michelle Conejo. Mayfly – “Another Day” “Another Day” is out… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Thee Sacred Souls, Jamie xx, Pearl & The Oysters, Kassian, Silas Short, Until The Ribbon Breaks, Karen O & Danger Mouse, Jonah Yano
Welcome to episode 14! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Jamie xx Goes Digging for Records in France with Konbini (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. This rare interview with Jamie xx in a warehouse full of even rarer vinyl conducted by the French entertainment outlet Konbini is… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Jorja Smith, Arjuna Oakes, BALTHVS, Sampha & Little Simz, TSHA, Shigeto, Ebi Soda, Ginger Root, Tokimonsta, Overmono, Atjazz, Weval, Todd Edwards
Welcome to episode 13! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1 (Loma Vista) (Video)
A reminder that the shine of two of hip-hop’s most brilliant talents has only gotten brighter over time. The amalgamation of storytelling rhymes from the ever erudite Common that… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: MarMar ft Arnii – “Stay” (Mammal Sounds)
Heavy on UKG and feelings. “Stay” is the latest track from the American-French producer MarMar and features vocals from the Australian singer arnii. MarMar says: “Stay is one… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Michael Kiwanuka, Ty Segall, Allysha Joy, Laura Marling, Skinshape, Photay, Henry Green, SBTRKT, Kelly Lee Owens, Floating Points, Caribou
Welcome to episode 12! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Brijean – Macro (Ghostly International)
A textured and colorful tapestry of songs from the Los Angeles duo. Brijean Murphy and Dougie Stu are back with Macro, the pair’s best album to date where psychedelic lilting… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Ben Böhmer ft Lykke Li – “Hiding” (Ninja Tune)
In love with this breakbeat dicing up those walls of synths. German electronic artist Ben Böhmer and Swedish indie mainstay Lykke Li have teamed up to create “Hiding,” a… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from SAULT, Astrud Gardener, Galliano, Lina Nikol & Boyan, Footshooter, Shy FX – Special Guest: Daz-I-Kue (Includes an Unreleased Daz-I-Kue Track!)
Daz-I-Kue joins the show for episode 11! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves,… Continue reading
Album of the Week: SAULT – Acts of Faith (Forever Living Originals)
Just jaw-dropping. SAULT (Start. A. Universal. Love. Trend.) have done it again. Presented as a single track with no song list, the group’s new album Acts… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Oreglo – “Levels” (Brownswood)
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
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Tiago Caetano, Lupe Fiasco, Peter Cat Recording Co, Bibi Club, Aaron Frazer, Pearl & The Oysters, Efterklang, Hiatus Kaiyote, Washed Out, Burial
Welcome to episode 10! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds live… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Primasuara – An Indonesian Jazz Compilation by La Munai Records
“A definitive collection of Indonesia’s best-kept secret jazz chops.” Primasuara is a showcase of the archipelago’s finest in jazz, groove, and beats curated by Daniel Adisumarta and released by… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tendai – “Twin Flame” (0207 Def Jam) (Video)
A crisp UKG beat meets impassioned R&B. London’s Tendai delivers a standout vocal performance on new track “Twin Flame.” Tendai – “Twin Flame” … Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from James Blake, Sunni Colón, Catpack, Swim Surreal & Zero 7, Ezra Collective, Thee Sacred Souls, J-Felix, SBTRKT, Session Victim – Special Guest: Gerard Alain
Gerard Alain joins the show for episode 9! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house… Continue reading
Album of the Week: A Song For You – Home (Rhythm Section)
An ensemble of 50 artists from all across the globe. Home is the debut album from A Song For You, a 50-strong choral group based in Berlin. The project,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Ginger Root – “Better Than Monday” (Ghostly International)
Imagine Paul McCartney going city pop. Love this lo-fi alt-pop jam from Huntington Beach’s Cameron Lew, otherwise known as Ginger Root. Ginger Root – “Better Than Monday”… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Toro Y Moi, Orion Sun, Common & Pete Rock, Fabiano do Nascimento, Nubya Garcia, Tom Misch, Bay Ledges, Bellamy, Forest Law
Welcome to episode 8! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds live… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Fana Hues – Moth (Bright Antenna Records)
A new wave of R&B from Los Angeles. Moth is Fana Hues‘ third full-length album. Here’s my favorite song from it. Fana Hues – “Gone… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Zara McFarlane – “Inner City Blues” (Marvin Gaye Cover) (Eternal Source Of Light)
A Marvin mood. Been down with Zara McFarlane’s sounds since I first heard “Mama Done” from her 2011 album Until Tomorrow. On her latest project, the London,… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from SBTRKT, Jamie xx, Apifera, Brijean, Friko, ESTA., Allysha Joy, Joe Nora, Saya Gray, Kaytranada, Ishmael Ensemble
Welcome to episode 7! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds live… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Kaytranada – Timeless (RCA Records)
The Montreal producer‘s latest does not disappoint. Timeless is the long-awaited new album from Kaytranada, which manages to both wholly encompass and faithfully document the state of R&B, funk,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: hrlum – “Follow Me” (Planet Lum)
Those layered harmonies. Charleston, South Carolina’s Harlem Farr, who records under the name hrlum, describes herself as “a multi-instrumentalist interpreting harmony of the cosmos.” Her new track,… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Frank Leone, Jimi Tenor, Hiatus Kaiyote, Pedro Mizutani & Skinshape, Arjuna Oakes, The Marias, BEAK>, DOMi & JD BECK, James Blake, Zoe’s Shanghai
Welcome to episode 6! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Finn Rees – Dawn Is a Melody (Mr Bongo Worldwide)
One of the best jazz albums of 2024 by one half of the Melbourne, Australia dance duo Close Counters. Dawn Is a Melody is the debut album from the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Amyrion – “Backseat_Diamondlane” (Bad Owl)
A sped-up version of the original. The Los Angeles artist Jeffrey Wilson makes music under the name Amyrion. His latest single, “Backseat,” is tremendously good, however it’s… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Santpoort – Maybe Not Tomorrow (Friends of Friends Music)
Verdant, aqueous, and chilled. Maybe Not Tomorrow is the latest release from Julien Mier, the Sydney-based Dutch artist known as Santpoort. It’s a dreamy, downtempo electronic album… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Chinese American Bear – “Feelin’ Fuzzy (毛绒绒的感觉)” (Moshi Moshi Records)
A playful, bilingual bop. An indie-funk strut sung in English and Mandarin courtesy of the Seattle duo. Love those dramatic gong crashes. Chinese American Bear… Continue reading
Listen back to Dan Digs on WNXP – New Music from Galliano, Pocket Sun, Cruza, Santpoort, Saturno 4000, Ginger Root, Kairos Creature Club, Fana Hues – Special Guest: MRCY (US Radio Interview Debut)
MRCY joins us for episode 5 for their US radio interview debut! Each week on WNXP I spin a weekly two-hour curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie,… Continue reading
Album of the Week: BADBADNOTGOOD – Mid Spiral: Chaos (XL Recordings/Innovative Leisure)
Not an EP, apparently. Totaling only six tracks, the latest album from the Toronto trio is a dextrous display of avant-garde jazz and cinematic instrumentation. Here’s my… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: BALTHVS – “Aguacero” (Mixto Records)
Gloriously psychedelic soul and funk from Colombia. Balthazar Aguirre, Johanna Mercuriana, and Santiago Lizcano are BALTHVS. The Bogotá trio fuse Middle Eastern sounds with lo-fi surf soul… Continue reading