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Released 8 November 2024

Experimental producer, composer and vocalist Leifur James announces the release of his third album ‘Magic Seeds’ via Night Time Stories on 8th November. ‘Magic Seeds’ is a rebirth of sorts, and his most collaborative and personal offering yet. 
 
Over the past few years, James has steadily built a reputation as a vital new voice in electronic music on both sides of the Atlantic. He’s played prestigious London venues with European tours to match, including notable nights at Village Underground and the Barbican, gaining support along the way from the likes of Pitchfork, KCRW, BBC 6Music, NTS, Gilles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs, Bradley Zero and actor Cillian Murphy. 

His 2018 debut album ‘A Louder Silence‘ defied convention, deftly blending IDM and minimalist avant-garde influences with Nina Simone-inspired vocals and capturing heady nights at London’s long-lost and beloved club Plastic People. A remix EP followed, featuring respected leftfielders including Bruce, FaltyDL and Coby Sey, yet James refused to stay in one lane. ‘Wurlitzer’s’ ominous crescendo of neo-classical piano and sub-bass won acclaim at film festivals thanks to its visual by Hungarian director Balázs Simon, and then came his second, more challenging electronic full-length. 2020’s ‘Angel in Disguise’ garnered attention from the dance music world, earning praise from Mixmag, CRACK and DJ Mag, and culminating in a full performance on Boiler Room.
 
For now, ‘Magic Seeds’ illuminates James as one of those rare composers who is capable of taking listeners to great highs and plunging them into inky depths; moody and moving music that feels equally airy, as if it was composed outside under the moon – which, he jokes, is exactly where he hopes people will listen to it. And though there are tracks that are more songs than soundscapes, he eschews formulas for musical freedom. It’s an ambitious record that could work both in open spaces and in dank clubs – as long as there is a smoke machine, of course. But more than anything, it feels as if it’s living and breathing; a sonic collage of James’s past few years whirled into one.

Leifur James - Magic Seeds

Syrup Sandwiches (feat. Joey Bada$$)

Stream/buy the new album, 'Magic Seeds': https://latenighttales.lnk.to/magicseeds
Released 8 November 2024

Experimental producer, composer and vocalist Leifur James releases his third album ‘Magic Seeds’ via Night Time Stories on 8th November. ‘Magic Seeds’ is a rebirth of sorts, and his most collaborative and personal offering yet. 
 
Over the past few years, James has steadily built a reputation as a vital new voice in electronic music on both sides of the Atlantic. He’s played prestigious London venues with European tours to match, including notable nights at Village Underground and the Barbican, gaining support along the way from the likes of Pitchfork, KCRW, BBC 6Music, NTS, Gilles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs, Bradley Zero and actor Cillian Murphy. 

His 2018 debut album ‘A Louder Silence‘ defied convention, deftly blending IDM and minimalist avant-garde influences with Nina Simone-inspired vocals and capturing heady nights at London’s long-lost and beloved club Plastic People. A remix EP followed, featuring respected leftfielders including Bruce, FaltyDL and Coby Sey, yet James refused to stay in one lane. ‘Wurlitzer’s’ ominous crescendo of neo-classical piano and sub-bass won acclaim at film festivals thanks to its visual by Hungarian director Balázs Simon, and then came his second, more challenging electronic full-length. 2020’s ‘Angel in Disguise’ garnered attention from the dance music world, earning praise from Mixmag, CRACK and DJ Mag, and culminating in a full performance on Boiler Room.
 
For now, ‘Magic Seeds’ illuminates James as one of those rare composers who is capable of taking listeners to great highs and plunging them into inky depths; moody and moving music that feels equally airy, as if it was composed outside under the moon – which, he jokes, is exactly where he hopes people will listen to it. And though there are tracks that are more songs than soundscapes, he eschews formulas for musical freedom. It’s an ambitious record that could work both in open spaces and in dank clubs – as long as there is a smoke machine, of course. But more than anything, it feels as if it’s living and breathing; a sonic collage of James’s past few years whirled into one.

Leifur James - Forest Of Love

Celebrate

Radio Juicy is proud to present "Dawnsael," the new full-length project by producer invention. This album is a serene collection of minimalist beats, designed to accompany any moment in your daily life. Inspired by the shimmering of leaves in the wind, the breaking of waves on a shoreline, and sun rays beaming down on a field of wildflowers, "Dawnsael" captures the omnipresent and flawless forces of nature. Allow "Dawnsael" to be the soundtrack to your daily commute or your next walk in the park, and let it uplift you to a place of positivity and mindfulness.

Tracklist »
01. Layuz
02. Husken
03. Tyria
04. Jem
05.  Lilted
06. Taeya
07. Kero
08. Savva
09. Sefos
10. Verai
11. Bler
12. Mantis
13. Huma
14. Kanyu
15. Wiltan
16. Pandor

Music written and produced by invention_
https://www.instagram.com/invention_beats/

Mastered by SterilOne at Staub Audio Engineering
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Radio Juicy © 2024

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Invention  - Dawnsael (Full Album)

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Summer of 2023: Koralle wants to escape the heat of Bologna for a few weeks. He is heading South and rents a small hut by the sea near Ravenna. One night he meets Francesco Giampaoli, a seasoned jazz & world musician at a bar on Basso-na beach. The two had worked on music before and Koralle visits Francesco the next day at his studio which is stuffed with analogue gear and instruments. He stops by every single day for the next weeks and the duo creates some incredible strange music that we are happy to share with you over the next months. “Per Sbaglio” is the new single. 

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Recorded and mixed by Francesco Giampaoli and Koralle at Al Mare Studio, Lido di Dante (Italy). 
Mastered by Roe Beardie.
Photograph by Marcello Galvani.

Cat No: MPM 343-9
Artist: Koralle & Francesco Giampaoli
Titel: Vai Pure Quando Vuoi 

© ℗ 2024 Melting Pot Music

Koralle & Francesco Giampaoli - Vai Pure Quando Vuoi

Worm Discs have given us a burning hot future-Afro-Latin-soul jazz jam to premiere today by Bristol favourites Dundundun. “What Harm?” is an uptempo and uplifting number featuring the soulful vocals of Marie Lister, of Pete Josef fame and Bristol Afrobeat ensemble No Go Stop. 

Following two hugely successful EPs, championed by 6 music DJs such as Gilles Peterson and Tom Ravenscoft, Dundundun’s new ‘Connected’ EP is a dynamic exploration of jazz, blending modern inspirations with classic influences for a fresh and unique Bristol-inspired sound. The release features a range of styles that show off the band’s musical breadth, from a smoked-out, percussion-heavy reimagining of the Miles Davis classic, Milestones, to a Latin-jazz bubbler inspired by Duke Ellington’s Caravan.
 
A standout track on their forthcoming EP, ‘What Harm?’ is a vibrant blend of Latin rhythms and contemporary jazz, bursting with energy - combining tight percussion, groovy basslines, and irresistible afrobeat-inspired horn lines. Dundundun’s intricate blend of rhythm and melody underpin Marie Lister’s captivating voice, delivering an unforgettable blend of soulful, upbeat jazz. With catchy hooks, rich textures, and an undeniable groove, the track radiates a joy that’s hard to resist.
