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@mischablanos.bsky.social shares new single, ‘Busted’, off forthcoming Take Control LP

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Mischa Blanos shares new single, ‘Busted’, off forthcoming Take Control LP

Take Control, the upcoming new release from Romanian pianist, composer and producer Mischa Blanos is out later this month and last week we were given another striking glimpse into the stunning albu…

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November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM

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Watch Ciao Kennedy’s video for Foire du Midi’

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Watch Ciao Kennedy’s video for Foire du Midi’

Earlier this year, Brussels-based quintet Ciao Kennedy released their debut album, Solarium, marking the fruition of two years’ worth of musical experimentation. Now the outfit of childhood friends…

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November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM

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Erik Hall announces new album, Solo Three; shares first single ‘Music for a Large Ensemble’

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Erik Hall announces new album, Solo Three; shares first single ‘Music for a Large Ensemble’

We’re over the moon to hear that Chicago-born and Michigan-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Erik Hall has a brand new album on the way, following his 2023 Canto Ostinato, which wa…

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November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM

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We're beyond excited to have Cairo based trio The Dwarfs of East Agouza curate this month’s mix. Sam Shalabi, Maurice Louca, and Alan Bishop have each contributed their own unique picks, all combined to create a vibrant and sublime sonic puzzle. Press play and enjoy!

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Mixtape #177

Jim Hall – Steps [MusicMasters Jazz / Limelight] The Beatles – Helter Skelter (First Version / Take 2) [Apple Records] Ahmed Adawyya – Bint El Amir The Rolling Stones – Bitc…

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November 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM

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Ocenpsiea release brand new single ‘Noite Acústica’

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Ocenpsiea release brand new single ‘Noite Acústica’

Formed in 2014 whilst studying at the Conservatory of Music in Braga, Ocenpsiea are a Portuguese band comprising João Nuno Teixeira Vilaça on drums, Gonçalo Cravinho Lopes on bass, Francisco Carnei…

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October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM

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Levitation Orchestra share new single, ‘Imladris’, off upcoming new album Sanctuary

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Levitation Orchestra share new single, ‘Imladris’, off upcoming new album Sanctuary

Led by trumpeter and musical director Axel Kaner-Lidstrom, Levitation Orchestra are a ten-piece collective bringing together some of London’s most dynamic young musicians, including vocalist Plumm,…

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October 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM

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Fabiano Do Nascimento set to release new album, Cavejaz

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Fabiano Do Nascimento set to release new album, Cavejaz

Based between Los Angeles and Tokyo, Brazilian-American guitarist, composer, and producer Fabiano do Nascimento is known for his imaginative blend of Brazilian traditions with modern sounds. He has…

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October 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM

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Pullman return with first new record in two decades, III

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Pullman return with first new record in two decades, III

With 2025 soon coming to an end, we are already looking ahead to next year’s releases. One of the albums slated for an early 2026 release that we are highly anticipating will come from the hands of…

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October 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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@mischablanos.bsky.social shares second single, ‘Basilica’, off upcoming album Take Control

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Mischa Blanos shares second single, ‘Basilica’, off upcoming album Take Control

Bucharest-based pianist and composer Mischa Blanos has a knack for merging disparate musical worlds, like classical music, jazz, and electronic beats. He has been seamlessly moving between concert …

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October 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore detail debut collaborative album, Tragic Magic

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Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore detail debut collaborative album, Tragic Magic

We love Julianna Barwick and we love Mary Lattimore, two unique voices in the world of experimental and ambient music. Barwick is known for her celestial soundscapes, built from loops and layered v…

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October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM

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Mauricio Fleury shares lead single ‘Briluz’ off upcoming debut album, Revoada

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Mauricio Fleury shares lead single ‘Briluz’ off upcoming debut album, Revoada

A prolific multi-instrumentalist and composer, Mauricio Fleury has been a fixture of Brazilian music for a long time. A founding member of Brazilian Afrobeat collective Bixiga 70, Fleury has a host…

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October 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM

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@momokogill.bsky.social announces debut solo album, Momoko; shares two singles, ‘No Others’ and When Palestine Is Free’

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Momoko Gill announces debut solo album, Momoko; shares two singles, ‘No Others’ and When Palestine Is Free’

Based in London and brought up in Japan and the US, Momoko Gill has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting talents in contemporary jazz and electronic music today. Earlier this year…

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October 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM

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Makaya McCraven drops four new singles from upcoming EPs and shares fresh live video for ‘Choo Choo’

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Makaya McCraven drops four new singles from upcoming EPs and shares fresh live video for ‘Choo Choo’

Makaya McCraven is turning up the heat with four brand new singles today, one from each of his upcoming EPs: Techno Logic, The People’s Mixtape, Hidden Out!, and PopUp Shop. These new tracks &#8211…

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October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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SML share second single, ‘Chicago Four’, from forthcoming album How You Been

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SML share second single, ‘Chicago Four’, from forthcoming album How You Been

Following the zesty and absolutely mind-blowing ‘Taking Out the Trash’, LA’s exploratory quintet SML have released another standout track from their upcoming album How You Been, out on November 7th…

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October 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Dishwasher_ announce second album, Anemoia, listen to title track

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Dishwasher_ announce second album, Anemoia, listen to title track

We were completely bowled over by the eponymous debut album from Ghent trio Dishwasher_ when it came out in 2023. So we’re excited to know the outfit of drummer Arno Grootaers, saxophonist an…

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October 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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Listen to Caytra’s new single ‘We Out’

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Listen to Caytra’s new single ‘We Out’

Caytra, the London-based jazz collective led by James Gullis and Sam Ithell, is known for blending technical skill with an irresistible groove. Their latest single, ‘We Out’, cranks up …

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October 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM

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Fuensanta shares studio version of ‘Perspectiva’

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Fuensanta shares studio version of ‘Perspectiva’

Amsterdam-based Mexican singer, double bassist, composer, improviser and multidisciplinary artist Fuensanta has released a studio version of ‘Perspectiva’, a track had existed before as…

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October 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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Watch the video for Tortoise’s new single ‘Work and Days’

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Watch the video for Tortoise’s new single ‘Work and Days’

Touch, one of the most anticipated albums of 2025, marks the return of Tortoise, who hadn’t released a record singe The Catastrophist came out in 2016. The quintet of Dan Bitney, John Herndon…

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October 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM

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We’re thrilled to kick off October with a very special selection of tracks handpicked and mixed by Blue Earth Sound, the new project of ingenious multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and composer James Weir, who has long been a creative force in Chicago’s music scene.

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