Basic Soul

Nubiyan Twist pick up where they left off from their 2024 release “Find Your Flame”. The Leeds based band’s fifth album “Chasing Shadows” continues to connect the dots from Afrobeat, Jazz and hip-hop. The band features a new vocalist in Eniola, along with an array of prime guest appearances. Eniola’s vocals soar on the high energy opener “Azimuth”. “Mlonje: Voices Joined...

“Vila” is the latest release from Brazilian guitarist Fabiano Nascimento and Trombonist Vittor Santos. “Vila” instantly transports you to the countryside of Brazil. It’s the quiet and secluded neighborhoods where Nascimento grew up that inspired this recording. Santos leads a sixteen-piece Orchestra while Nascimento’s gentle guitar compliments them with aplomb. “Spring T...

Ben Jacobs, aka Crackazat has firmly established himself as one of the premier DJ/producers delivering soulful house compositions. “Sun” is the follow up to the critically acclaimed 2021 release “Evergreen”. A marvellous collection of tunes filled with bright horn lines, joyful synths and infectious grooves. The opening track “Promised Right” sets the tone for the album....

Dreamweavers is the trio of Mark De Clive Lowe, Andrea Lombardini and Tommasso Cappellato. Their second release builds on electro acoustic compositions with a touch of jazz funk. “Kaze No Michi” is a celestial journey filled with MDCL’s vibrant melodies. Cappellato’s drumming and groove-driven compositions pack a delightful punch. “Lucid Dreams” is an atmospheric jazz fu...