Album of the Week: Homer – Ensatina (Big Crown Records)
The debut solo release from the former Holy Hive member. Ensatina is a leftfield soul and R&B rove from Homer Steinweiss, a Brooklyn-based musician and drummer for the likes… Continue reading
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Diggin’ This: Noa Lauryn & Felix Hien – “Layers Of Time” (Vokall Records)
Neo-soul from Amsterdam. Featuring the German jazz and soul musician Felix Hien, “Layers of Time” by the Dutch artist Noa Lauryn is a smooth pour of R&B with Glasper-esque… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Leifur James – Magic Seeds (Night Time Stories)
An experimental electronic project. Magic Seeds is the latest album from the Lisbon-via-London artist Leifur James. It’s an intricate and considered record that calls to mind the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: BADBADNOTGOOD & Tim Bernardes – “Poeira Cosmica” (XL Recordings/Innovative Leisure)
Toronto meets Sao Paulo. After mastering most every genre domain from their roots in instrumental hip-hop covers to jazz to country, BBNG have now teamed up with Tim Bernardes,… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Japanese Soul from the 70s: ライトメロウ with Kengo for My Analog Journal (Video)
A recommended gem of a DJ set. Can’t stop listening to this comforting mix of vintage Japanese soul sounds from the Tokyo-born, London-based DJ and artist Kengo for… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Common Saints – Cinema 3000 (Starsonics)
Psychedelic soul sounds from another dimension. Cinema 3000 is the debut album from Common Saints, the brainchild of Charlie J. Perry, a London, UK-based artist and producer. … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Champion, Four Tet, Skrillex & Naisha – “Talk To Me”
Hold tight the monster bass! A low-end wallop from the London, UK DJ and producer Champion with scene heavyweights Four Tet and Skrillex alongside Naisha on vocals. … Continue reading
Album of the Week: Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop & Funk from the South China Sea (1974-88) (Soundway Records)
One of the strongest compilations of 2024. Translated as “Let’s go to the disco” in Indonesian, Ayo Ke Disco paints a vivid picture of the energetic music spaces across… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Shigeto ft Tammy Lakkis & Cleveland Thrasher – “Nothing Simple” (Ghostly)
From Zach Saginaw‘s first full-length project since 2017. Very much into the percussive electronic-R&B cut “Nothing Simple” by the Detroit producer and longtime Ghostly signee, Shigeto. Shigeto… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Svaneborg Kardyb – Superkilen (Gondwana Records)
The latest album from the Danish duo. Named after a public park in the ethnically diverse Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Superkilen is the new project from the neo-classical jazz… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Silas Short – “L-Train” (Stones Throw Records)
New from the Chicago-via-Wisconsin artist. Led by a jazz piano hook that instantly draws you in, “L-Train” by Silas Short is an ode to the Windy City’s signature mode… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Roni Size Talks About the Making of “Brown Paper Bag” for DJ Mag (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. A true originator and innovator in the world of drum ‘n’ bass, the Bristol, UK legend breaks down the history of one of… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Shrimpnose – The World Pushed Against You (Nettwerk Music Group)
Lo-fi guitar pickings amid gauzy beats that range from downtempo drums to rusted breaks. Arriving right on time as your soundtrack for autumn, The World Pushed Against You is… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Eddie Chacon ft John Carroll Kirby – “Empire” (Stones Throw Records)
From the Los Angeles artist‘s new album produced by Nick Hakim. “Empire” pairs melancholy lyrics with sunny instrumentation on this alt-R&B strut that features the Solange and Frank Ocean… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching (Partisan Records)
“An ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing.” Dance, No One’s Watching is the latest album from the London five-piece Ezra Collective, who carry the honor of… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Kokoroko ft Azekel – “Three Piece Suit” (Brownswood)
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
Album of the Week: Ben Böhmer – Bloom (Ninja Tune)
The first album in three years from the Berlin-based electronic music artist. It features Oh Wonder, Lykke Li, and Enfant Sauvage from the French duo The Blaze. Bloom… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Nubiyan Twist – “Breeze” (Strut/!K7 Records)
The London collective‘s track “24/7” with Ego Ella May featured in my Top 100 Tracks of 2020 list. “Breeze,” the latest track from Nubiyan Twist, is a vigorous and… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Rahaan – The Ones (BBE Music)
New from the Chicago DJ and producer Rahaan Young. The Ones is a superbly crafted, ten-track document of soul, funk, house, and disco excellence that features vocalists Marcus J.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Barnabas – “Go There”
A delightfully glitchy and unvarnished beat. “Go There” is a late-night and lo-fi soulful R&B meditation from London, UK artist Barnabas. Barnabas – “Go There” … Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Floating Points 5-Hour Set for Boiler Room New York (Video)
A recommended gem of a DJ set. A jaw-dropping mix from Floating Points for Boiler Room, recorded live in New York City, that spans boogie, disco, R&B, house,… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Doohickey Cubicle – Super Smeller
A new dream-pop project from the Vancouver duo. Francis Hooper and Alli Deleo are the spectacularly-named Doohickey Cubicle. Their latest album, Super Smeller, is graceful, gentle, and… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Michael Kiwanuka – “Lowdown” (Parts i & ii) (Polydor Records) (Video)
From the UK musician and producer‘s new album, Small Changes, which features Danger Mouse, SAULT’s Inflo, Pino Palladino, Jimmy Jam, and more. “Lowdown,” the latest from Michael Kiwanuka, is… Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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