Releases

Eric Hilton – L’ocean 7″ – Montserrat House

Over the last few years, with Thievery Corporation seemingly on hiatus, founder member Eric Hilton has finally found time to record …

Diplomats Of Soul Feat Incognito / Vanessa Haynes – Sweet Power Your Embrace (Terry Hunter & Emmaculate 7 Inch Mix) – Papa

Diplomats Of Soul’s revival of James Mason’s 1977 jazz-funk classic ‘Sweet Power Your Embrace’ receives an irresistible remix from Chicago’s house …

Drizabone – Pressure 7″ – Anorax

Anorax Records launches with a bang and perfectly embodies its “#eatsleepcollect” ethos by reissuing a true soul classic. Drizabone’s anthemic ‘Pressure’ …

Soul II Soul – A Dream’s A Dream: Ron Trent Mixes – Funki Dred

London’s Soul II Soul link up with Chicago house luminary Ron Trent for a reverent deep house refix of their 1990 …

Anita Baker – Rapture (Elektra 75 Edition) LP – Elektra US

Originally released in 1986, Rapture remains a landmark in sophisticated soul. This sophomore album didn’t just confirm her talent, it launched …

Eumir Deodato – Whistle Bump (Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell Remix)

Brooklyn’s Joaquin Joe Claussell gets his hands on Deodato’s 1978 burner ‘Whistle Bump’, pulling from the original multitracks to shape a …

VA – Best of Various EP – TLM039 – Ten Lovers Music

Side A sees Italian brothers Marco and Riccardo Augeri back on Ten Lovers Music as The Robinson with two superb Deep …

Incognito Feat. Zebulon Ellis – Strangers Become Friends 10″ – Splash Blue

Incognito ft. Zebulon Ellis – “Strangers Become Friends” Label: Splash Blue Artist: Incognito featuring Zebulon Ellis Track: Strangers Become Friends Remix: …

Eric Hilton – Midnight Ragas LP – Montserrat House

Eric Hilton, one half of Washington D.C.’s Thievery Corporation, delivers a solo record that plays out like a dusty, world-weary mixtapeirooted …

Nicola Conte / Nico Lahs – Tema Due EP 1 – Schema Italy

Nicola Conte once again expands the boundaries of his creativity through a joint venture created with fellow Bari-based and rising to …

Azymuth – Marca Passo LP – Far Out

Review Tonal treasures and “three-man orchestra” Azymuth mark fifty years of service to the progosphere with Marca Passo, largely a conduit …

Mukatsuku presents Kyoto Jazz Massive – Astral Ascension: Japanese Fusion 12″ – Mukatsuku

Mukatsuku celebrates its 100th release on vinyl with two tracks lifted from the excellent, Japanese-only long player Message From A New …

Zaimie – Black Velvet LP – Splash Music

Review Following the success of their standout single ‘Feel The Rush,’ Zaimie returns with Black Velvet, a lush new long player …

Nova Vida – Each & Every One 7″ – Jet Set Japan

Bossa-jazz-on-the-floor, coming our way via Nova Vida aka. Chris Bangs, whose work over the years with the likes of Mick Talbot …

Paprika Soul – Mellow Mellow 7″ – Jet Set Japan

Packed with the piquant scent of Paprika come ‘Mellow Mellow’ and ‘(A Case Of) Too Much Love Makin”, two phattened new …

Gerardo Frisina – In Sight Vol 2 LP – Schema

Gerardo Frisina’s unmistakable fusion of Latin jazz, funk and soul with contemporary electronics entered a new phase with the announcement of …

Takumi Moriya Black Nation – Merry Go Round 10″ – Jazz Room

At legendary jazzdance hubs like London’s Horseshoe and Camden’s Electric Ballroom, one track ruled the floor: Hino Terumasa’s ‘Merry-Go-Round’, pulled from …

Ron Trent – Lift Off Part Two (2xLP) – Rush Hour

Original deep house pioneer Ron Trent is back with another new album, 35 years after his game-changing debut. And Lift Off …

Ron Trent – Lift Off Part One (2xLP) – Rush Hour

After five years mostly playing only in the US, Ron Trent returns to global touring in 2025 as well as droppinga …

Chaos In The CBD – A Deeper Life LP – In Dust We Trust

Review Fraternal duo Chaos In The CBD open the latest chapter on a roundly impressive musical career, calling on an ensemble …

Marc Moulin – Top Secret (Expanded Edition) LP 2025 – Music On Vinyl

Marc Moulin’s long career, establishing him as a pioneering figure in Belgium’s music scene, continues its journey on this release, with …

Sabrina Malheiros – Equilibria LP (20th Anniversary Edition) (RSD 2025) – Far Out

With seven sambas and six bossas ‘Equilibria’ is pure and simple feel-good Brazil from start to finish. ‘Terra De Ninguem is …

The Sultan’s Swing – The Sultan’s Swing Sessions II 12″ – Colin Curtis Presents

A veritable wave-making machine in the infinity pool of British nu-jazz, producer Tom Funk rocks up with another 12″ instalment in …

Far Out Monster Orchestra – Black Sun (Joe Claussell Remixes) 12″ (RSD 2025) – Far Out

Joe Claussell is a proper legend of the scene and New York powerhouse who has a sound so emotionally intense it …

Lynda Dawn – 11th Hour LP – First Dawn

Neo soul singer and producer Lynda Dawn follows up her 2019 debut At First Light with the sophomoric sopor 11th Hour. …

Hang On – Hang On 12″ – Illegal Paris

If we had a pound for every hush-hush Sade remix or re-edit we’d heard over the years, we’d likely have enough …

Mike Perras, Craig Bratley, Mark Turner, DFRA Experience Jazz Band, Markus Enochson / Suedojazz – Best Of Various – Ten Lovers Music

TLM celebrates its 50th vinyl-only release with an exceptional offering of jazz-lounge house intonations. Legendary Canadian Mike Perras knocks down the …

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