Record Shopping Etiquette
The do’s, the don’ts, and best practices when it comes to shopping for vinyl.
Afro7 releases 45rpm single featuring one of Uganda’s most popular bands, The Cranes
The latest single from the Finland-based Afro7 record label features two soulful Afro-funk tracks from The Cranes, which was one of Uganda’s most popular bands in the 1970s.
London-based synth wizard Joe Armon-Jones releases exclusive 10″ single
Keyboardist and composer Joe Armon-Jones follows up his highly acclaimed debut EP, Starting Today, with an new exclusive ten-inch single Icy Roads (Stacked).
Soul Jazz Records releases compilation devoted to Brazilian music in the US during the 70s
The latest compilation release from London’s Soul Jazz Records highlights Brazilian artists living and working in the USA during the 1970s.
Mr Bongo reissues rare Japanese spiritual jazz-funk ‘Bamboo’ by Minoru Muraoka
Mr Bongo has recently released a very welcomed reissue of Minoru Muraoka’s 1970 funky spiritual jazz masterpiece Bamboo.
The Vinyl Factory releases new compilation dedicated to Jean-Michel Basquiat
The Vinyl Factory, in collaboration with Lonely Table and Anja Ngozi, bring together emerging and established UK-based musicians in different genre-defying combinations for a new compilation inspired by the life and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled Untitled.
Early 70s demos from Brazilian fusion band Azymuth released by Far Out Recordings
After being shelved for over 40 years, the earliest demo recordings from legendary Brazilian fusion band Azymuth have finally been made available by the London-based label, Far Out Recordings.
Italian multi-instrumentalist Tommaso Cappellato releases latest beat tape ‘Butterflying’
Highly acclaimed drummer and multi-instrumentalist Tommaso Cappellato has just released a great new “beat tape” titled Butterflying, off of the recently launched Italian-based label and pressing plant Mother Tongue.
Tropical space-disco group The Mauskovic Dance Band release debut full-length on Soundway
The Amsterdam five-piece band follows-up last year’s breakthrough EP Down in the Basement with their highly-anticipated debut full-length album on Soundway Records.
Italian jazz-funk group Smuggler Brothers return with new album ‘Musione’
Based out of Palermo, which is the primary town in Sicily, the Smuggler Brothers return with their sophomore release Musione on the highly-acclaimed Italian label, Schema Records.
Copenhagen-based Nejrup releases brilliant spaced-out jazz debut EP ‘Manda’
Based out of Denmark’s capitol city of Copenhagen, Nejrup is a self-taught pianist, synth wizard, and producer who has just released an incredible EP, titled Manda on Creek Inc Records.
Nicola Conte & Gianluca Petrella team up again for West African Influenced EP ‘Free Your Mind’
Pioneering Italian musician, deejay, and producer Nicola Conte has been one of the most forward-thinking artists over the past two decades, creating new music that crosses over numerous genres and influences including jazz, soul, African, Latin, Brazilian, house, and electronic music. On his latest recording, he teams up again with trombonist Gianluca Petrella for their third EP release on Schema Records.
LA-based vocalist Dwight Trible returns with spiritual jazz full-length ‘Mothership’
Los Angeles-based Dwight Trible follows-up last year’s brilliant Colors EP on Manchester’s Gondwana Records with a brand new remarkable full-length on Gearbox Records, titled Mothership.
MAY 21: BeatCaffeine Presents Higher Ground featuring Oakland’s Sitka Sun
On Tuesday, May 21st, BeatCaffeine presents the first Higher Ground event featuring Bay Area’s Sitka Sun at The RIC bar in Oakland.
