Been really enjoying the soul jazz artists coming out lately. After really diving into the Joomanji catalog, I heard about this new band, Space Captain, from Brooklyn NY.
Melding elements of hip hop, soul and psychedelic rock, the Brooklyn-based group are set to release their first double A-side “Easier”/ “Remedy”, with Tru Thoughts on July 24th, ahead of a debut EP later this year.
I got turned on to Yannah Valdevit by her song, Western Horizons. Then, I went to her new album, Equilibrium. The fact that it is on world renowned label, Tru Thoughts, is enough for anyone to check a new record out, and I'm glad I did. This is actually her first worldwide release, with co-production duties going to Zed Bias. Lots of great electronic sounds, with a hint of jazz in there, which was a clencher for me. The lead off track, "Gotta Keep Me Goin" has been on repeat for a little while now, so I figured I should share with you, and then I can move on to obsessing about something else.
I feel truly blessed to be alive while music like this is being created. Not only is Quantic one of the most consistent producers, and musicians, in the world, but teaming up with Alice Russell makes for an unstoppable force. Their new album, Look Around The Corner, is available stateside in April on Tru Thoughts.
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Peep the mini-documentary about this project, put together by Mochilla.
BIG TUNE!
Anthony Mills & Freddie Cruger aka Red Astaire team up for some goodness that is Wild Cookie. I can’t tell if this is an official video, but all I know is the big reverb on Anthony’s voice is what caught me. Amazing language all around, from the chorus to the lyrics. I need this on vinyl asap…
