Diggin’ This: 野巢 Nosu – “魚湖 Fish Lake”
“Back to the memory.” Very into this new track from the Taipei, Taiwan group 野巢 Nosu (translated as “Wild Nest” in English). “魚湖 Fish Lake” is a… Continue reading
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Diggin’ This: Alfa Mist ft Tawiah – “All Time” (Sekito)
An otherworldly London soul-jazz dream. By teaming up with the prolific UK soul singer Tawiah for his latest single “All Time,” the London-based songwriter, pianist, MC, and producer Alfa… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Pino Palladino & Blake Mills ft Chris Dave – “Taka” (Verve/New Deal/Impulse!) (Video)
That Wasn’t a Dream, but this is a dream team. The levels are stratospheric on this one. Three virtuosos and veritable masters of their respective instruments—Pino Palladino,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Collettivo Immaginario – “Fine Di Un’Era” ft Nicolò Masetto, Alberto Lincetto, Tommaso Cappellato & Mocky (Domanda Music)
Italian jazz-funk with a distinct yacht rock flavor. The highly talented LA-via-Italy trio of Alberto Lincetto on keys, Nicolò Masetto on bass, and Tommaso Cappellato on drums, together known as… Continue reading
Album of the Week: SHOLTO – Letting Go of Forever (Root Records via DeepMatter Records)
The London musician has previously worked with Nick Waterhouse, Inflo, and Dan Carey. Over the 26 tracks of new album Letting Go of Forever, Oscar “SHOLTO” Robertson creates nostalgic,… Continue reading
Album of the Week: Ego Ella May – FIELDNOTES: COMPLETE
The new album from the South London artist. Comprised of three parts and an epilogue, FIELDNOTES: COMPLETE is the latest collection of alternative soul and jazz-inflected R&B tracks from… 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
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
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: Opa – “Goldenwings” (Far Out Recordings)
Can’t stop listening to this album. Translated as “Hi” in Uruguayan slang, Opa meld North American jazz and funk with Uruguay’s native Candombe rhythms. Originally a collection… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Bryony Jarman-Pinto – “Moving Forward” (Produced by Nostalgia 77) (Tru Thoughts)
Exactly what I need to start 2024. Can’t stop listening to this new one from Bryony Jarman-Pinto. Brimming with optimism, “Moving Forward” is a ray of piano-led… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Moses Yoofee Trio – “Ocean” (LEITER)
Listen to this relentless search for a groove that actually becomes the groove itself. The Moses Yoofee Trio is comprised of pianist-producer Moses Yoofee, drummer Noah Fürbringer, and bassist… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Special Feelings – “Down Goose” (Rhythm Section)
A sound inspired by the likes of Yussef Dayes, Madlib, Moodymann, Emma-Jean Thackray, Kaidi Thatham, and Neue Grafik. “Down Goose” by Melbourne-via-Perth’s Special Feelings (Naomi Robinson and Poli-Pearl) is… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: 表情银行 (Mimik Banka) – “阻击手与陨石 (Sniper and Meteor)”
Psychedelic indie-soul-jazz from Beijing. Into this freeform journey from the wonderfully named 表情银行 (Mimik Banka), which is translated as “Facial Expression Bank.” 表情银行 (Mimik Banka) – “阻击手与陨石… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Turnstile & BadBadNotGood ft Blood Orange – “Alien Love Call” (Roadrunner Records)
The partnership we didn’t know we needed. Buzzy Baltimore hardcore punkers Turnstile have collaborated with the Toronto jazz outfit BadBadNotGood for three surprise reimaginings of three tracks from Turnstile’s… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Alabaster dePlume ft Momoko Gill aka MettaShiba – “Did You Know” (International Anthem)
A decidedly raw yet gentle soul-R&B-jazz concoction. Love the collision of peace and purpose on “Did You Know,” the new single from Manchester, UK musician and spoken word poet… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Astrid Engberg – “On Time” (Creak Inc.)
“You know that I try, I’m gonna be right on time…” With bass meanderings from beatmaker Moo Latte and soulful vocals meeting jazz keys over a stuttering beat, the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: KIRBY ft Dave Guy – “Take Care”
If Minnie Ripperton and Erykah Badu co-wrote an ode to self-care, it would sound a lot like this. “Take Care” is a mellow and soulful jazz cut that features… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Theo Croker ft Malaya – “Happy Feet (For Dancers)” (Official Video)
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
Diggin’ This: Brandee Younger – “Tickled Pink” (Verve Records)
Dreamy jazz from renowned New York harpist Brandee Younger. Brandee Younger – “Tickled Pink” “Tickled Pink” is out now via Verve Records. … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Raffy Bushman – “Abraham”
Athletic piano that runs, leaps, and dives over and under staccato drums courtesy of the London-based pianist and composer. Raffy Bushman – “Abraham” “Abraham” is… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Lindsay Jarman – “Rue Collective”
Unhurried yet imbued with feeling, new song “Rue Collective” is an Americana-jazz blend from Atlanta’s Lindsay Jarman. Lindsay Jarman – “Rue Collective” “Rue Collective” is… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Raquel Martins – “Freedom”
London-via-Porto, Portugal singer-songwriter Raquel Martins emailed me with “I sell nu-jazz burritos” in the subject line and as such, dear reader, I opened that email faster than a hummingbird beats its wings.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: KerenDun from Buttering Trio – “Afternoon” (Raw Tapes Records)
Soulful jazz from Tel Aviv’s KerenDun, one third of Buttering Trio. KerenDun – “Afternoon” “Afternoon” is out now via Raw Tapes Records. … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Antonio Neves – “A Pegada Agora É Essa (The Sway Now)”
Samba, jazz, bossa nova… it’s all here. Antonio Neves – “A Pegada Agora É Essa (The Sway Now)” … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Svaneborg Kardyb – “Haven” (Blikflak Records)
Chilled beyond chilled Danish electronic jazz. Svaneborg Kardyb – “Haven” Listen to “Haven” on my 2020 Essentials playlist here. … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Chien Chien Lu ft Jeremy Pelt – “Invitation”
Greatly enjoying the vibraphonic jazz of Taiwan’s Chien Chien Lu‘s new album The Path. My favorite track so far is “Invitation” featuring Jeremy Pelt, closely followed by her cover… Continue reading
Listen back to Loops + Dots Episode 20 – Music from 4hero, Courtney Pine, Attica Blues, Roy Ayers & Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Public Enemy, Madlib – Special Guest: Kassa Overall (Includes an Unreleased Kassa Track!)
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
Listen back to Loops + Dots Episode 16 – Music from Kaytranada, WVR BVBY, Sweatson Klank, Toro Y Moi, Lapalux, Holy Hive, Tokimonsta, Jeff Parker – Dan In the DJ Mix
Show number 16! Welcome to 2020. We’re back with another special all-music mix for LOOPS + DOTS episode 16! Gems in the leftfield beats, electronic… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Kassa Overall ft Joel Ross & Theo Croker – “Please Don’t Kill Me” (Brownswood Recordings)
2020, we’re here. Already starting this year strong with the Brooklyn-via-Seattle experimental jazz visionary Kassa Overall and his vibe-heavy (in every sense of the word) cut “Please Don’t Kill… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Benny Gebert – “Night Life” (Arts & Crafts Records)
This cricket chirp-fueled piano hypnosis on repeat. Recorded in a farmhouse in the woods of upstate New York in the midst of a heatwave with all of the windows… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Yu Su – “Watermelon Woman” (Technicolour Records)
New sonics for September. Starting with a slinky beat and kaleidoscopic synth cascades, “Watermelon Woman” by Vancouver-via-Kaifeng, China artist and classically trained musician Yu Su steadily progresses into an airy… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Theo Parrish ft Simon Mavin, Perrin Moss, Paul Bender from Hiatus Kaiyote – “What You Gonna Ask For” (Theo’s Mix) (Sound Signature)
It’s August 20th, but summer is still in full effect. Featuring Lori on vocal duties, Rhythm Section’s Silent Jay on saxophone, and Simon Mavin, Paul Bender, and Perrin Moss from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Resavoir – “Plantasy” (International Anthem) (Official Video)
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
Diggin’ This: Concrete Concrete – “Hues”
Musique concrete. Formed by guitarists Andi Wang and Pei Pang, Concrete Concrete is an instrumental post-rock outfit from Brooklyn, NY. On their latest track “Hues,” airy dream-pop vocals collide… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Pioneer 11 – “School of Fish” (POW Recordings)
Decidedly cosmic. LA musicians Alex Hastings and Bryan Gomez are Pioneer 11, your new favorite psychedelic space rock duo. Much like their NASA robotic space probe namesake from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Next.Ape – “The New Three Monkeys” (Shapes No Frame Records)
Coming up next. Antoine Pierre, Jerome Klein, Veronika Harcsa, and Lorenzo Di Maio are two Belgians, one Hungarian, and one Luxembourger making experimental sounds as Next.Ape. Their song “The… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tiga & The Martinez Brothers – “Blessed” (Virgil Abloh Future-Jazz Remix) (Turbo Recordings)
Can’t stop playing this. Fashion designer, founder of the Milan-based Off-White label, DJ, and artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection no less, Virgil Abloh knows a good thing… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Medasin ft Kathleen – “Always Afternoon” (Alt:Vision Records)
Dah, dah, dah, dahdahdahdahdah, dah, dah… Elevate to this gorgeous wave of electronica-flecked R&B from Dallas producer Medasin. Piano keys dance around a lazy beat while singer Kathleen ably… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Dave Harrington Group ft Lars Horntveth of Jaga Jazzist – “Well” (Yeggs Records)
Well, I say. Brooklyn avant-garde audio psychedelist and improvisational jazz musician Dave Harrington‘s latest release is an eclectic, messy, fuzz-funked groove experiment that features freeform drums, guitar feedback sloshes,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Maurice Louca – “The Leper” (Northern Spy Records/Sub Rosa Records)
The ideal sound to open up 2019. Cairo, Egypt experimental composer and musician Maurice Louca starts January in the best possible way with his new track, “The Leper,” which brims… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Sampology ft Seven Davis Jr – “Blooming In the Streets” (Middle Name Records)
“Don’t go bringing up the future to those who live in the past.” “Blooming In the Streets” sees Brisbane’s Sampology teaming up with LA-via-Houston’s Seven Davis Jr to create… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Chip Wickham – “Snake Eyes” (Ishmael Ensemble Remix) (Lovemonk Records)
A strut supreme. “Snake Eyes” by Madrid-via-UK flautist, saxophonist, and jazz multi-talent Chip Wickham gets the remix treatment by Pete Cunningham’s Bristol, UK-based experimental electronic jazz collective Ishmael Ensemble.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Scott Xylo – “Hold On” (Black Acre)
In the mood for some very excellent soupy psychedelic jazz that glimmers with experimental wonder? You are, then, very much in the right place. “Hold On,” from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Ezra Collective ft Jorja Smith – “Reason in Disguise”
Exquisite jazz happens when Ezra meets Jorja. From the very first bars of Femi Koleoso’s rimshot break to Jorja Smith‘s intro hums to Joe Armon-Jones’ keyboard tapestries to TJ… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Sam Wilkes – “Tonight” (Leaving Records)
Underwater jazz that sounds like it’s on fire. “Tonight” by Los Angeles jazz musician Sam Wilkes is a stew of hazy horns (including alto sax from Sam Gendel) from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: WVR BVBY – “And Another Thing” (Plug Seven Records)
Ah, Melbourne, is there anything you can’t do? Kllo, Lanks, Woodes, 30/70 Collective, Crepes, Slum Sociable, I’lls, Chet Faker, and of course, Hiatus Kaiyote, are just some of the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tenderlonious ft Yussef Dayes – “Yussef’s Groove” (22a Records)
It’s jazzy. Tenderlonious, otherwise known as Ed Cawthorne, is a flautist, saxophonist, producer, and DJ, in addition to being the label boss of the forward-thinking 22a Records. He’s released… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Yazmin Lacey – “90 Degrees” (First Word Records)
“This will be my remedy…” “90 Degrees,” from Nottingham, UK singer Yazmin Lacey is a relaxed yet intricate crepuscular jazz meditation. I’m all about that ascending double… Continue reading