Diggin’ This: Anysia Kym – “Pool of Life” (10k Records)
NYC d’n’b. Produced by 454, “Pool of Life” from Brooklyn’s Anysia Kym is an atmospheric roller pocked with cloudy R&B elements that sounds like it could be a circa-1997… Continue reading
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Diggin’ This: Earth Radio – “High Water”
Future soul from Grand Rapids. Western Michigan quartet Earth Radio‘s latest track is “High Water,” a jazz-meets-R&B rumination. Love those piano keys. Earth Radio –… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Bad Tuner ft Pollena – “Repeat to Fade” (Foreign Family Collective)
A London-Brooklyn connection. The NYC producer Bad Tuner, whose rework of “Ooo La La” by Brijean landed at number 16 in my Top 30 Remixes of 2023 list, has… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Efterklang ft Zach Condon of Beirut – “Getting Reminders” (City Slang) (Video)
Gentle, pastoral sounds from Denmark. Led by Casper Clausen‘s acoustic guitar and vocals, this brand new song from the Copenhagen trio features a warm and bright trumpet motif from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Angelo Outlaw – “Speed of Light” (Eraserhood Sound)
One of my favorite albums of the year so far. Philadelphia mallet percussionist and poet Angelo Outlaw has released his debut album, Axis of Time. Produced by… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Hinako Omori – “Cyanotype Memories” (Joe Goddard Remix) (Houndstooth)
A gorgeous remix. Joe Goddard has turned in a predictably excellent rework of “Cyanotype Memories” by the London-via-Yokohama artist Hinako Omori. Says Joe, “I tried to mimic… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Caméra – “Dimanche”
Blissful and abounding with beauty. Together, guitarist and Little Misty bandleader Francois Jalbert, violinist and Flore Laurentienne member Mélanie Bélair, and composer Aurélien Tomasi are the Montreal trio Caméra.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Kamasi Washington – “Prologue” (Young/Shoto Mas Inc) (Video)
100% energy. “Prologue” is a triumphant new beat-driven direction for Kamasi Washington that almost sounds like drum ‘n’ bass. And that crashing crescendo outro from 5min 20sec! … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Lei Hope – “21” (Heist or Hit)
Psyche-R&B-soul. Hope Chiguvo aka Lei Hope was born in Zimbabwe, raised in Leeds, and is now based in Manchester, UK. His latest track “21” is a vulnerable… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: PREP ft Phum Viphurit – “Getaway” (Bright Antenna Records)
PREP meets Phum. The London, UK production outfit PREP, whose sound I fell in love with when I first heard their single “Cheapest Flight” back in 2015 (read my review… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Glass Beams – “Mahal” (Ninja Tune)
Another favorite release of mine named “Mahal.” (Here’s the other one.) “Mahal,” by the Melbourne, Australia trio Glass Beams, fronted by Rajan Silva, is a winding, potent instrumental… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Loving – “Any Light” (Last Gang Records/MNRK)
Now that I see you I can renew My love My love Jesse Henderson and David Parry are Loving, a duo from Victoria, British Columbia who write tender yet… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Fine ft Molly Rymer & Jonah Evans – “Empty Space”
“2am-5am auditory essentials,” according to Fine. Cannot get enough of this new track “Empty Space” by Leeds, UK producer Fin Vallance aka Fine, which features Jonah Evans and vocals… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: MRCY – “Lorelei” (Dead Oceans)
Pure soul that expertly captures the main elements of the genre’s continuum from Marvin Gaye to Gabriels. Connecting via Instagram during the pandemic, Huddersfield producer Barney Lister (who has worked… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Ceylon – “Qui Sait” (Floral Records) (Video)
Ad astra. “Qui Sait” is the latest song from the Toulouse, France cosmic indie-psyche-soul outfit Ceylon, comprised of Louise Holt and Tristan Chevalier (who both feature in the whimsical… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Sully ft Salo – “Nights” (Vocal Mix) (Astrophonica Records)
Photek-esque drums meet Dillinja-ish bass drops. “Nights” is a minimal and angular drum ‘n’ bass tune from Sully. It features vocals from Manchester-via-Glasgow-via Tbilisi, Georgia vocalist Salo,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Catpack – “What I’ve Found” (Amber Navran from Moonchild, Jacob Mann & Phil Beaudreau) (Tru Thoughts)
Meows from the Juno synth. Amber Navran from Moonchild, keyboardist and clarinet player Jacob Mann, and singer and trumpet player Phil Beaudreau are Catpack. “What I’ve Found”… 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: OMA – “Shook Ones, Pt. II” (Mobb Deep Cover) (Live at Bidston Observatory) (Video)
The Pharcyde, Tupac, A Tribe Called Quest, DOOM, Nas, Ice Cube, Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and more get the cover treatment from OMA. Rewinding 12 years, I remember falling… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: TOLEDO – “Lindo Lindo”
Breezy. Daniel Alvarez de Toledo and Jordan Dunn-Pilz are the New York duo TOLEDO. “Lindo Lindo” is their latest track, a casual, acoustic guitar-led indie-pop stroll sung… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Joy Orbison – “Flight FM” (Hinge Finger/XL Recordings)
Set to be his biggest tune since “Hyph Mngo.” So very simple and so very effective, Joy Orbison‘s brand new track is a free-falling low-end monster. Explaining… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Sprig – “Dizzy” (No Stress Records)
Bedroom pop-folktronica. Very into “Dizzy,” the latest single from Austin, Texas artist Hannah Stomski, otherwise known as Sprig. There’s something oddly calming about that steady drum machine… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Manu Delago ft Mad About Lemon – “Slow-Mo Moving River” (One Little Independent)
The Austrian composer and percussionist has collaborated with the Tyrolean vocal ensemble Mad About Lemon. The glacial and wintry “Slow-Mo Moving River” is a thoughtful, stirring yet chilled downtempo… 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: Devon Rexi – “Sjikamo” (South of North Records)
Dub meets post-punk meets an experimental trip-hop beat. Nushin Naini (bass, vocals) and Nic Mauskovic (drums, vocals) are the creative force behind Devon Rexi, now expanded to a five-piece… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Denis Biblioni – “Password Protected”
A soft and vaporous lo-fi folk approach. New Jersey artist Denis Biblioni‘s track “Password Protected” is equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, a simple, immediate yet bittersweet acoustic guitar-driven blend… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Konradsen – “Out in the Backyard” (Live at Kråkeslottet)
Jenny Marie Sabel has one of my favorite voices in music. Immerse yourself in the sapphire blue of Norway’s winter half-light as you listen to this new song from… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Jahari Massamba Unit (Madlib & Karriem Riggins) – “Stomping Gamay” (Law of Rhythm)
Probably the most potent jazz groove I’ve heard that references crushing a grape varietal. Glad I didn’t make that Top 100 Tracks of 2023 list just yet, because this… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: SHYGUY – “Long Time” (Tru Thoughts)
The Life Melodic. Inspired by the sounds of Erykah Badu, The Smiths, Prince, Damon Albarn, and Tame Impala, Jackson Goodwin and Joe Digioia are SHYGUY, a Nottingham, UK duo… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: B-ahwe ft TAMBALA – “Ride 2 Nowhere”
Bruk. Garage. R&B. Neo-soul. Four of the greatest music genres. Produced by her collaborator and close friend TAMBALA while they were traveling together in Vietnam, “Ride 2 Nowhere”… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: oh caroline – “Skin and Bones” (Friends of Friends)
Warm Boards of Canada-esque synth nostalgia meets a fuzzy and relentless garage beat. I’ve been a fan of Winnipeg’s Lhasa Petik ever since I first heard her hushed and… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: The South Hill Experiment – “Deep Green”
Side note: need to check out this seemingly delicious pie-centric diner. “The most exciting time to make music is right now.” Couldn’t agree more. Words… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Cassie Oso – “Blue Flame”
A chilled and smoky jazz intonation. Recorded and produced in her apartment, “Blue Flame” is a new song from the Portland, Oregon musician Cassie Oso. Says Cassie,… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: DOOM GONG – “Memory Maze”
New favorite genre alert: “DENIM PSYCH.” “Memory Maze” by Louisville, Kentucky 7-piece DOOM GONG (definitely my least favorite gong) is an orchestral jazz-progressive rock joyride. DOOM GONG… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Daniel Noah Miller & Lewis Del Mar – “Typical” (FADER Label)
Jagged breakbeats meet indie-rock guitar pickings. One half of the duo Lewis Del Mar, Nicaraguan-American musician Daniel Noah Miller has released “Typical,” an abrasive yet curiously hopeful new song.… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: YĪN YĪN – “Takahashi Timing” (Glitterbeat Records)
A highly danceable tropical indie-pop groove recorded in the Belgian countryside, naturally. YĪN YĪN returns with “Takahashi Timing.” The Dutch four-piece from Maastricht have been cooking up… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Babe Rainbow – “Loading Quicksilver With Pitchfork” (Jono Ma Remix) (Eureka Music)
“Lost in the vibration.” Byron Bay‘s psychedelic Babe Rainbow gets an intergalactic groove makeover courtesy of Jagwar Ma’s Jono Ma that is all but guaranteed to get your feet… Continue reading
WNXP’s 1st Birthday Party at the Exit/In Nashville
Come through and celebrate WNXP turning one year old tonight! Looking forward to live performances from *repeat repeat, Liza Anne, Bantug, Josh Gilligan, and Namir Blade. … Continue reading
Podcast: Backstage (At Home) with Dan Digs – Episode 7: Rosie Frater-Taylor
Come backstage and meet Rosie Frater-Taylor! London jazz-folk artist Rosie Frater-Taylor recently joined me for a chat backstage (at home). We talked about her favorite venue to… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs – “Strobe”
A 3am warehouse vibe. Dan Digs – “Strobe” Listen to more music at soundcloud.com/dandigs and download “Strobe” for free here. … Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs – “Mojave Boogie”
An electrofunk shuffle for desert dancing. Arid jazz-house grooves. Dan Digs – “Mojave Boogie” dan digs · Dan Digs – Mojave Boogie Listen… Continue reading
Music by Dan Digs – “A Las Seis”
Sunset balearic business. Your soundtrack for 6pm. Big thanks to Rob da Bank for playing this track recently on his excellent Worldwide FM show. Listen back here. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Listen back to Loops + Dots Episode 19 – New Music from Bibio, Photay, Khruangbin, Little Simz, Altopalo, Jonah Yano, Lianne La Havas, Natalie Slade, Chicano Batman, Henry Green – Dan In the DJ Mix
Show number 19! Hope all is very good with your good self. LOOPS + DOTS is back with another special all-music mix for episode 19! … Continue reading
Listen back to Loops + Dots Episode 18 – New Music from Yaeji, Tokimonsta, James Alexander Bright, Kllo, Duke Hugh, Dane Orr of Sonnymoon, Myele Manzanza, Skinshape – Dan In the DJ Mix
Show number 18! Hope you’re doing well and keeping safe and healthy. LOOPS + DOTS is back with another special all-music mix for episode 18! … Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Cleo Sol – “Rose In the Dark” (Forever Living Originals)
Do you know, do you know, do you know that things get better? Taking cues from the percussive xylophone chimes of Shuggie Otis’ “Strawberry Letter 23” and the instrumentation… Continue reading