super ambient stuff Doc, I hope you're doing well brother, this track is lovely, but also sad, and hard to explain, the complexity of the layers, yet the lack of an actual driving beat behind it really good work

Chicago’s rising star KingTrey, known for collaborations with Mick Jenkins, joins forces with jazz-infused beatmaker Leaf Beach on ‘Do Without’ a smooth cloud-rap track blending sharp flows with soulful, vinyl-inspired production. KingTrey’s hustler attitude and commanding delivery seamlessly complement Leaf Beach’s rich jazz and neo-soul influences, crafting the perfect soundtrack for city wanderers. With a reflective yet confident tone, this American rap anthem captures ambition and resilience, further solidifying both artists as innovators in their genres.

Bridge Sessions, Vol. 1

Do Without

KingTrey & leaf beach & Flitz & Suppe - Do Without

Willy's First Flight

Stream 'Rhum Bar' now : https://bfan.link/rhum-bar 

Hailing from Switzerland, jazz musician and producer Michael Benedikt reveals Rhum Bar, his latest jazz single. Known for his work with several jazz bands and orchestras, this time, he unveils a track from his own upcoming EP. Rhum Bar feels like stepping into a classic jazz club, where percussion meets saxophone in a lively, smoky atmosphere. The track's rich textures and rhythmic groove transport listeners to a timeless era of jazz, filled with warmth and nostalgia.

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Rhum Bar

Michael Benedikt - Rhum Bar

Stream 'Opium Lounge' now : https://bfan.link/opium-lounge-1

Wrapped in waves of smoke, Opium Lounge is an enchanting ballad where Rachel Kitchlew's harp beautifully merges with the brass and guitars of SHOLTO and Dave Bardon. This single, imbued with a cinematic atmosphere, combines complex improvisations and sophisticated arrangements, characteristic of her eclectic musical approach. The fluid, shifting rhythm evokes the gallop of a horse in the English countryside, creating a captivating atmosphere. With her work spanning from Glastonbury to film scores, Rachel blends an atmospheric ambiance with modern jazz influences.

Flirty Ghost

Opium Lounge

Rachel Kitchlew & SFJ (ft. SHOLTO & David Bardon) - Opium Lounge

Stream 'Mammone' now : https://bfan.link/mammone

Rachel Kitchlew unveils Mammone, the first single from her debut album, a haunting UK jazz ballad where melancholic harp and ethereal guitar weave a journey of mystery and nostalgia. Emerging from late nights at SFJ HQ (SHOLTO and Dave Bardon’s band), it captures raw spontaneity and self-expression, honoring personal memories and the beauty of playing music with friends. With Mammone, she pushes acoustic jazz into a deeply evocative, timeless realm.

Mammone

Rachel Kitchlew & SFJ (ft. SHOLTO & David Bardon) - Mammone

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Metropolis

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Bygone

“Moving Circles” is a walk across the desert—a conversation between friends in the heat, where sharp guitar lines meet smooth trumpet tones. Producer-composer-instrumentalists Jack Barone and Andy Baxter (Robohands) dive into eastern-inspired psychedelia, fusing ancient scales with synths and modern techniques to create something both timeless and new.

Moving Circles

Stream 'Lola (The Offline's Fleur Tropicale Remix)' now : https://bfan.link/lola-the-offline-s-fleur-tropicale-remix 

Invited to revisit Tremendous Aron's track Lola, The Offline presents his own take on the million-stream jazz hit: Lola (The Offline's Fleur Tropicale Remix). Inspired by the moody soundtracks of 60s and 70s film composers such as François de Roubaix and Brian Bennett, The Offline steps into the jazzy and colorful world of his German pal Tremendous Aron to deliver a tropical reinterpretation. Lola (The Offline's Fleur Tropicale Remix), with its lush instrumentation, laid-back groove, and cinematic flair, brings a fresh and sun-drenched twist to the original.

Lola (The Offline's Fleur Tropicale Remix)

Tremendous Aron - Lola (The Offline's Fleur Tropicale Remix)

The first single to be taken from СОЮЗ (SOYUZ)'s enthralling fourth album KROK, sees the release of the emotive and personal title track. “Krok” means “step” in Belarusian - and for Alex Chumak and his band this word comes with a lot of meaning. It’s a theme running throughout the album, reflecting the journeys the band has navigated in recent years. 
 
In early 2022, Chumak and original members, Mikita Arlou and Anton Nemahai, joined tens of thousands of Belarusians seeking safety from the political unrest in their homeland and the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Resettling in Warsaw, the band released Force of the Wind in October 2022, garnering widespread acclaim, a string of major European gigs, and led to Polish musicians Albert Karch and Igor Wiśniewski joining the band.
 
Embracing the uncertainty became both the inspiration and main lyrical theme for Alex Chumak, SOYUZ’ composer and arranger. ‘Krok’ was one of the initial songs written for the new album and was the first to feature lyrics. It paved the way for Chumak to find the new poetic language on the record - for the first time in his native Belarusian language. Chumak demoed the song whilst he was still in Minsk in early 2022, and then, as he and his band moved to Poland, he continued developing it. In September 2024, together with other songs, Alex took it on a trip to São Paulo, where he recorded it with the help of his longtime friend and collaborator Sessa and extraordinary musicians Biel Basile and Marcelo Cabral.
 
It is a song about transition and migration, in which this act is poetically reduced to “a step” – into the unknown and unexplored. While singing about it, Chumak also makes a step forward musically. He delivers his very atypical view on samba, which doesn’t pretend to sound Brazilian. A strict yet loose rhythm section is covered with layers of tense acoustic guitars, aleatoric piano lines, and a lush yet restrained arrangement for strings and flutes.
 
This ethereal opening track is taster of the magic to come from СОЮЗ (SOYUZ) new career-defining album.


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