Music by Dan Digs – “Blue Sun”
Hold tight the UK Garage Jazz! MJ Cole meets Red Snapper. Dan Digs – “Blue Sun” Listen to more music at soundcloud.com/dandigs and… Continue reading
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Diggin’ This: Kaidi Tatham – “Try N Follow” (First Word Records)
Stormy weather freeform future jazz fusion rhythms of the highest order courtesy of Belfast’s Kaidi Tatham. Kaidi Tatham – “Try N Follow” “Try N… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jordan Rakei – “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” (Jeff Buckley Cover) (Late Night Tales)
To be fair, I really would not mind if Jordan Rakei decided to cover every single song on Grace. Vulnerable and effortless. Jordan Rakei – “Lover, You… Continue reading
Podcast: Backstage (At Home) with Dan Digs – Episode 6: Brijean
Come backstage and meet Brijean! The Oakland duo and I talked about their very favorite venue to play, how they first met, hip-hop trivia nights, opening for Channel Tres,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Grave Flowers Bongo Band – “Down Man” (Official Video) (Castle Face Records)
Produced by Ty Segall, this new song by Gabe Flores’ Grave Flowers Bongo Band is a gloriously blurred and fuzzy psychedelic cover of “Down Man” by the Dutch 70s rock band Brainbox. … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tuzeint – “Time Will Meet Everything” (Bludot Recordings)
“Time Will Meet Everything” by Mexico City’s Tuzeint is an airy and spacious groove that sounds like Jordan Rakei jamming with Rhye. Love those horns. Tuzeint –… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: JAB – “Currents”
Feelin’ the 4heroic strings, vibraphone runs, and beat textures on this percussive wonder from JAB. JAB – “Currents” “Currents” is taken from JAB’s new… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Mndsgn. – “Hope You’re Doin’ Better”
My heart is warmed by this heartwarming new song from LA’s Mndsgn. I’m getting Thundercat plus Mac DeMarco plus tape-delayed Money Mark Push the Button vibes, which is no… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jordana ft Ryan Woods – “Doubt of Revival”
I’ve written about New York-via-Kansas artist Jordana before and her astoundingly good song “Reason,” which landed at number 36 in my Top 100 Tracks of 2020. 2021 sees her… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: JIM (Ron Basejam, Crazy P) – “Phoenix” (The Cult Cover) (NuNorthern Soul Records)
Nottingham, UK’s JIM aka Jim Baron aka Ron Basejam aka one of the founding members of Crazy P turns in a frankly fantastic folk reimagining of The Cult’s “Phoenix” with backing vocals… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jesse Futerman ft Beverly Glenn-Copeland – “Luckey” (Pacific Rhythm Records)
“Luckey” is aptly a happy-go-lucky groove from the Montreal producer Jesse Futerman in partnership with Beverly Glenn-Copeland that features a precisely placed bassline that navigates cascading drums punctuated by wistful synth washes. … Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Happy Recluse by Arc’teryx – Cold Water Surfing with Music by Dirty Art Club, Tortoise (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. Surfer Pete Devries and photographer Jeremy Koreski venture to Vancouver Island to ride and capture some of the world’s best cold… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Julie Pavon – “Jealous”
Into the Uffe-produced taught DIY uptempo business of this new one from the Copenhagen-based Honduran-Danish artist Julie Pavon. Especially appreciative of that added cowbell. Julie Pavon –… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: The Psychedelic Freaks aka Horatio Luna – “To The Funk Valley”
Melbourne’s Horatio Luna, a founding member of 30/70 Collective, lays on the 70s funk fusion thick with his new alias The Psychedelic Freaks. The Psychedelic Freaks – “To The Funk… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Khruangbin’s What’s In My Bag? for Amoeba Music (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. Everyone’s favorite Texan global funk trio reps Houston heavy in their picks for Amoeba Music’s legendary What’s In My Bag?… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Laure Briard – “Respire”
Psychedelic bossa nova pop from Toulouse, France. Laure Briard – “Respire” “Respire” is taken from Laura Briard’s new album, Eu Voo, out now. Get it here. … Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Africa Hitech’s Set for XLR8R from November 29, 2011 (DJ Mix)
A recommended gem of a DJ mix. Listen to this scintillating blend by the digital dons Mark Pritchard and Steve Spacek for the XLR8R podcast back in 2011 that… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Watch Madlib and Kaytranada Go Record Shopping in Pitchfork’s Driven by Sound Documentary (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. “Sometimes I’ll take a year off and just listen to music” – Madlib Driven by Sound is a new two-part… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Sofia Kourtesis – “La Perla” (Technicolour Records)
Ascendant house rhythms filled with life-giving synth progressions from Berlin-based Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis. Sofia Kourtesis – “La Perla” “La Perla” is taken from Sofia… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Somni ft Duren – “Always” (Friends of Friends) (Official Video)
Woozy, off-kilter, and birdsong-rich. “Always,” the brand new track from LA-via-UK musician Somni, sounds glorious. Somni ft Duren – “Always” (Video by Mitch Pond) … Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs – “Autumn Light”
Been listening to bunch of Martyn, Joy Orbison, dBridge, Mala, and other future garage goodness from 2009. Dan Digs – “Autumn Light” Listen to… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Fable – “Orbiting” (Naim Records)
Currently very much into “Orbiting” by Brighton, UK’s Fable, which sounds like a mellower, psychedelic Portishead, especially when that delightfully frayed electric guitar comes in. Fable – “Orbiting” … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: FYI Chris – “No Sun” (Black Acre Records) (Official Video)
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
Diggin’ This: Woom – “Prototype/Limit to Your Love” (Outkast/James Blake Cover)
Incredibly celestial. Simply stunned by these four voices from London covering quite possibly my favorite Outkast song and quite possibly my favorite James Blake song (which is in itself… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Moses Boyd ft Katy B – “2 Far Gone” (Vocal Mix) (Exodus Records)
One of the strongest tracks on my 4th favorite album of 2020 gets the vocal remix treatment from none other than Katy B. Katy’s vocals blend perfectly with this uptempo… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Eleeza Silva – “DNTGETUSE2ME” (Ciudad Records)
“DNTGETUSE2ME” is a vibey vintage organ-led R&B concoction from Chicago’s Eleeza Silva. Eleeza Silva – “DNTGETUSE2ME” “DNTGETUSE2ME” is out now via Ciudad Records. Get it here.… Continue reading
Listen back to Loops + Dots Episode 27 – New Music from Anushka, Arlo Parks, UNKLE, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Shadeemus, Anchorsong, Brijean, Breach, DJ Spinna, Logic1000, Mark de Clive-Lowe – Phil Asher Tribute – Special Guest: Natalie Slade
Show number 27! LOOPS + DOTS is my monthly two-hour radio show on Dublab in Los Angeles. It’s everything I’m into right now in the worlds of… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Mackenzie Morris – “Sunset Plaza” (Official Video)
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
Diggin’ This: Afternoon Bike Ride – “Couch Party” (Friends of Friends)
The Montreal trio’s two-word bio on their SoundCloud describes Afternoon Bike Ride‘s sound perfectly: warm vulnerability. Afternoon Bike Ride – “Couch Party” … Continue reading
History Repeating: Sandy Bull – “Blend” (1963)
Welcome to my new feature, History Repeating, where I highlight the incredibly special songs of yesteryear that have recently surfaced in a recent radio show or DJ mix or compilation or TV… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Danalogue & Alabaster dePlume on The Echo Chamber with Mike D on Apple Music 1 (Radio Show)
A recommended gem of a radio show. I’m a regular listener to Mike D’s Apple Music 1 show, The Echo Chamber. This is… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Tom VR – “Fast Track To Bliss” (InterGraded Records)
Very into this 7-minute bubblin’ builder from the Manchester, UK producer. Tom VR – “Fast Track To Bliss” “Fast Track To Bliss” is taken from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Galcher Lustwerk – “Warming Up” (Ghostly International)
A mellow-beyond-words house set starter. Galcher Lustwerk – “Warming Up” “Warming Up” is taken from the NYC-via-Cleveland artist’s latest release, Information… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Nick Hakim on NTS Radio – January 29, 2021 (Radio Show DJ Mix)
A recommended gem of a radio show. Essential through and through, from the muted digital funk of the James River outtake of D’Angelo’s “1,000 Deaths” to the… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Puma Blue – “Super Soft” (Blue Flowers Music)
If we could be still… just for a minute. “Super Soft” is my favorite track from the brand new album, In Praise of Shadows, by South London’s Puma Blue. … 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
Recommended Gem: Mark Farina’s Mushroom Jazz Mixtape from January 23, 1992 (DJ Mix)
A recommended gem of a DJ mix. Vintage. A recently unearthed mix of hip-hop and downtempo beats direct from cassette courtesy of Mark Farina… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Hether – “Morning Bells” (Ear Slime Records)
Hether is LA-via-San Diego’s Paul Castelluzzo, who has toured with Romeo Santos’ live band and has played guitar on The Free Nationals’ “Time” and Anderson .Paak’s “King James.” “Morning… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: 9th Wonder & Bob James In Conversation (Video)
A recommended gem of a video. Buhdum-bum-bumbah-dah-dum. (That’s the “Nautilus” bass line, from the track of the same name by Bob James, also known as… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs – “Jacaranda”
Starting a new genre: sunrise broken beat. Bonobo meets St Germain at CoOp. Dan Digs – “Jacaranda” dan digs · Dan Digs – Jacaranda … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Cool Sounds – “Crimson Mask”
If you woke up this morning in the mood for some Velvet Underground-ish alt-country from Melbourne, Australia that sounds like it could be a weirdo Beck b-side that namechecks “millennial normcore” (it… Continue reading
Recommended Gem: Phil Taggart Talks to MJ Cole (Podcast)
A recommended gem of a podcast. Northern Irish DJ and broadcaster Phil Taggart hosts the Slacker podcast, a deep dive into musical history and journey of the UK’s biggest… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Izy – “No Further Than You” (Hopestreet Recordings)
Honestly, at this point I reckon about a good 26% of this entire website just focuses on music from Melbourne, Australia. And I’m not mad about it. Not mad at… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Blake Mills & Pino Palladino ft Chris Dave & Sam Gendel – “Just Wrong” (Impulse! Records)
Blake Mills and Pino Palladino! With Chris Dave on drums! And Sam Gendel on sax! A 4min 44sec luminous jazz excursion that wanders with curiosity and swells… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Vancouver Sleep Clinic – “Middle Of Nowhere”
Tim Bettinson returns with “Middle of Nowhere,” an acoustic-led gossamer folk imagination with flecks of plucked banjo and pedal steel washes to give it that cosmic country glimmer. Vancouver… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Thee Sacred Souls – “It’s Our Love” (Penrose Records) (Official Video)
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
Diggin’ This: Kerri – “Self”
Textured late-night R&B from the 21-year-old Montreal artist. I’m all about that guitar that comes in at 1:54. Kerri – “Self” “Self”… Continue reading
Podcast: Backstage (At Home) with Dan Digs – Episode 5: Natalie Slade
Backstage with Dan Digs is back! We’re remixing it up for 2021 with new and very special “at home” editions! For episode 5 I had a chat “backstage”… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Madlib – “Dirtknock” (Madlib Invazion)
Really looking forward to this new Madlib album. The forthcoming LP is edited, arranged, and mastered by Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet. Says Kieran, “We decided to… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Alfa Mist – “Run Outs” (Anti- Records)
East London jazz that’s so mellow it leaves you in mid-air. Alfa Mist – “Run Outs” “Run Outs” is taken from Alfa Mist’s forthcoming… Continue reading