UK jazz drummer Moses Boyd returns with 'Dark Matter', an album that explores the point where electronic music and jazz converge. Incredible stuff, featuring guest spots from the likes of Joe Armon Jones, Poppy Ajudha and Nonku Phir.

An astonishing collaboration between two artists of very different disciplines, and one of the most unique and seamlessly original projects of its ilk to date - the soulful vocal of Tom Misch and the powerhouse drumming from prodigious talent Yussef Dayes of Yussef Kamaal fame. Moving fluidly through… Read more

Killer bass-heavy techno from the mighty Happa! Crazy, mutated 2-step vibes mixed up with some really out-there sound design. Outrageously good addition to the faultless Whities catalogue.

Kalita Records unearth Cross Island's highly sought-after 1978 disco bomb "East of the Apple". Originally privately released on Raja Records as a promotional single to attract tourism and businesses to Long Island, New York, the record has since become highly prized by both DJs and collectors alike,… Read more

To mark the 10th anniversary of the release of 'I’m New Here', the 13th, and last, studio album from the legendary US musician, poet and author Gil Scott-Heron, acclaimed US jazz musician Makaya McCraven delivers a unique reinterpretation of the album.

"In February 2010, the late, legendary musician, poet and author Gil Scott-Heron released his thirteenth, and last, studio album. First conceptualised in 2005, and ultimately produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during New York recording sessions that commenced in January 2008, 'I’m New Here'… Read more

Soul Jazz Records new ‘Apala: Apala Groups in Nigeria 1967-70’ is the first ever collection of Apala music to be released outside of Nigeria. The album focusses on a wide selection of recordings made in Nigeria in the 1960s, a time when Apala music was at the height of its popularity. Apala is a… Read more

Brazilian singer, guitarist and actor Seu Jorge turns to brother-in-arms Rogê, for their first ever album recording, acknowledge 25 years of close friendship with this intimate direct-to-disc recording for Night Dreamer.

Texan R&B singer Leon Bridges teams up with psychedelic wanderers Khruangbin on this lush, hallucinatory, dream collaboration!

Limited repress of Light Of Saba's first killer roots single originally released in 1974 with "Words Of Wisdom" backed with "Peanut Vendor".

Third album outing for Steve Spacek via Henry Wu's Black Focus label! Another exemplary selection of futuristic, broken beat, house and electronic soul vibes!

Al Kent, disco aficionado and founder of the Million Dollar Orchestra, returns to BBE with the sixth volume of his famed 'Disco Demands' compilation series. Rare, previously unreleased disco and dance-floor soul, with special disco-adjustments for this album by Al Kent himself!

Ruby Rushton trumpeter and composer Nick Walters, returns to 22a with his second album for the label - a deep and spiritual journey into freeform jazz! "Active Imagination" brings together a collection of Nick's favourite musicians to collectively experiment and improvise. Featuring Ed Cawthorne (Tenderlonious)… Read more

SOTU favourite Tapes flips the script again, returning with two fresh slices of heavy, digital dubwsie business via the excellent Japanese label, EM!

Dego droppin' science once again under his Tek 9 guise! Raw, heavy, jazzy drum n bass vibes from a proper master of the genre - essential!

Comet Is Coming band leader Shabaka is back with The Ancestors on 'We Are Sent Here By History', follow-up to their 2016 breakout, 'Wisdom of Elders'. "The more urgent, unrelenting and darker feel of the album reflects its social commentary set the context of ancient traditions, with a mixture of African… Read more

Killer lebanese disco album reissued via BBE! Expect Moog-filled, heavy disco-funk tunes; swinging Beirut in full effect on this party-starting album - so good!

Following on from "Modern Jazz Dance Classics Volume One", legendary DJ and Perpignan party purveyor Jeff The Fish launches his new compilation! Selected carefully from all around the world, the tracks chosen here are mainly contemporary artists on a Latin tip. So, give the familiar classics a break… Read more

Killer broken beat EP on 2000black produced by the unstoppable alliance of Kaidi Tatham, Matt Lord, Mr Mensah and Dego!

The first time on vinyl! Three tracks taken from one of the most obscure and fascinating scores by legendary Italian compoers, Stelvio Cipriani, recorded in 1980 for cult euro-sleaze director Joe D'Amato's infamous exotic-erotic masterpiece, ORGASMO NERO. Expect a blend of afro- cosmic grooves with tribal… Read more

Hip hop production hero Madlib and rapper Oh No collaborate as The Professionals on their self-titled album. Marking their first full length album as The Professionals, the album mixes Madlib’s production with Oh No’s rapping, alongside cameos from Chino XL, Elzhi, and Adub.

Since it first appeared in 1976, King Tubby's dub-wise reworking of tracks by Yabby You's Prophets project has become a sought after item amongst reggae aficionados. Remarkably, it has never been reissued before, making this first vinyl edition in 23 years a must-have for those addicted to weighty bass,… Read more

Jarrod Lawson dons his Orpheus guise to deliver "a beautiful, bewitching, viby brew of acoustic & electronic elements, featuring lush, soulful vocal textures and elegant melodies." Stunning release!

Leeds based jazz troupe The Sorcerers, return with their second album for ATA Records. Bass clarinets, flutes, and esoteric percussion, alongside bass, guitar and drums deliver a tense, moody, 70's style library music soundtrack. Features a guest spot from SOTU favourite, Chip Wickham!