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POSY (aka Rudy Klobas) returns to Bastard Jazz after his breakthrough debut EP, “Abroad,” released last year with a brand new single, “Fill My Cup.” This time the Portland-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has teamed up with Brandon Markell Holmes, the actor-turned-vocalist known for his contribution on the Grammy-nominated Gorillaz album, “Humanz,” work with friends-of-the-label musclecars, and his own alternative R&B-meets-deep house sound (heard, for example, on 2021’s “Garden” EP with Rogue Vogue, released on toucan sounds). A signature POSY laid back instrumental forms the perfect backdrop for Brandon’s airy falsetto: Syncopated, jazzy keys, a grooving bassline, and slightly swung drums, all played, recorded, and produced by POSY himself.  

POSY is the recording name of Rudy Klobas, Portland-based producer and multi-instrumentalist with a unique sound that intersects jazz, R&B, and electronic music. Originally trained on classical guitar, POSY gradually taught himself piano, bass, and drums and began writing and recording his first songs on a four-track cassette recorder. POSY’s music is lush and densely layered, but maintains an element of simplicity that ultimately leaves one feeling relaxed, nostalgic, and hopeful all at the same time.

POSY - Fill My Cup (feat. Brandon Markell Holmes)

Digital single out now everywhere: smarturl.it/beckstromparachute

Lane Beckstrom is a Chicago based musician who has been an in-demand bass player and a contributor to some of the city's biggest releases of the last 10 years – and now, he's stepping up to center stage as a solo artist for the first time. 

About as well-seasoned of a musician as one could be at his young age, Lane started out as a teenager in the cross-genre live band Kids These Days, with the likes of Vic Mensa and Nico Segal. From there he'd go to play and tour with The JuJu Exchange, Knox Fortune, and Resavoir (with Will Miller from the band Whitney). Beckstrom was also a contributing member of the Chance The Rapper-fronted group, Donnie Trump & The Social Experiment's 'Surf' album, which found him working with an all-star cast including BJ The Chicago Kid, Raury, and Eryn Allen Kane. 

Now debuting as a solo artist, as not only a multi-talented musician (playing guitar, synths, drums, and of course, bass), but also as a singer/songwriter – Lane’s debut single, “Parachute,” is fitting for this new leap of faith he’s making. Boldly carving out his own niche right from the jump, Beckstrom offers up a sunny, kaleidoscopic sound that gracefully floats between bedroom pop, indie rock and alternative R&B. 

Beckstrom is currently finishing up his debut LP for later this year, which was co-produced by Paul Cherry and recorded at his studio The Dungeon in Jefferson Park, Chicago. Stay tuned for more from the pair coming soon on Fresh Selects.

Lane Beckstrom - vocals, bass, drums, synths, programming 
Paul Cherry - guitar, additional synths & programming 

Produced by Paul Cherry & Lane Beckstrom 

Recorded & Mixed by Paul Cherry @ The Dungeon – Chicago, IL 
Mastered by Ron Shaffer @ Atlantic West Studios 

Photo & Cover Art Design by Tawfiq Mardini 

Executive Producer: Kenny / Fresh Selects 

FSX-058-01 © 2022 Fresh Selects. Somebody has to.

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Lane Beckstrom "Parachute"

"Sand Spirit" is the fourth and final single from RUMTUM's upcoming album, 'Arcadian Daze'. Utilizing a muted, understated 2-step UK Garage break that evokes Burial's early work, along with a deep, pulsing bassline throughout. The song atmospherically layers warm, enveloping synth work with an otherworldly Koto-esque string line to create a melancholy, evocative soundscape.'Arcadian Daze' will be out everywhere March 24th.

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RUMTUM - Sand Spirit

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Azar Azar’s latest album, Cosmic Drops, is a vibrant and explosive package of fiery jazz that ties together many of Sérgio Alves’ external inspirations, from afrobeat and funk to house, broken beat, and electronic music. The album showcases a sound for every type of listener, whether they want to chill out or get up and dance. Among the nine tracks on the album, there is one that particularly stands out: “Subway.”

“Subway,” as Azar Azar explains, “intends to emulate a jam session that could spontaneously occur if you met Moodymann in a subway station. But deep down, it's a jam session that I did with myself and Sam (saxophonist) since I played all the instruments with the exception of the sax!” The track is a perfect example of the unique blend of afro-latin-tinged funk and hip hop that Azar Azar has become known for, made using organic and electronic instruments.

The result is a beautiful and mellow groove that is both subtle and unassuming yet stimulating and intense. The track has a certain aura that feels like the perfect soundtrack for a lazy Sunday afternoon, but also has the potential to get you up and dancing.

Azar Azar has a way of seamlessly blending genres and creating something that is uniquely their own, and “Subway” is a perfect example of this. It’s a jam session that Sérgio did with himself and Sam, but it feels like a collaboration with the listener, inviting them to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Overall, Cosmic Drops is a snapshot of Azar Azar at the top of their game, and “Subway” is just one of the many gems on this incredible album.

Exclusive Premiere: Azar Azar "Subway" (Forthcoming on Jazzego)

Moon Mist, the new single from Toronto-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Dead Horse Beats is the first single from his new EP of the same name.

Drawing influence from mid 70s religious funk, disco and jazz fusion records, Moon Mist’s soaring string and brass crescendos weave around a story which follows a woman to a California retirement community where she endeavors to start a cult that is devoted to being laid back.
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Dead Horse Beats - Moon Mist

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The second in Royce Wood Junior’s #bangersonly single series, following up on last winter’s “Stuck and Tangled Up” with a Lucey Way-led funk-fueled jam dedicated to the man-made monster that is Artificial Intelligence

"We are in the midst of an Ai revolution. What an insane time. Will we live? Will we die? We are creating Gods and not in our own image. Will it need us in 5 years... I'm not sure. One thing's for certain though – now it's here, it ain't going anywhere. 

Here's a song about being scared about it but also a bit addicted to it. :)

- RWJ"

Lucey Way - vocals
RWJ - guitars, keys, synth, vocals, programming

Produced by Royce Wood Junior
Recorded & Mixed by RWJ & Dom "Ruckspin" Howard
Mastered by Dom "Ruckspin" Howard

Painting by RWJ

FSX-054-02 © 2023 Fresh Selects. Built meticulously.

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Lyrics:

“...Hard-d-d-d-duh!"

The universe put your name on top
Universe made sure you 'bout to pop
Built meticulously, block by block
Built ridiculously, from the bottom to the top

Oh my god, we created a monster
And now it’s living among us

You’re so fucking perfect, perfect
Wish it weren’t so worth it
I’m allergic, allergic, allergic...
I’m allergic for ya

The universe said my my work is done
Universe knew it made a number 1
Made unscrupulously, piece by piece
Made fastidiously, but God knows what’s underneath

You’re an indefatigable symphony you can’t conduct 
You’re an inexorable phenomenon hit like it was Trump, yeah
Oh my god, we created a monster
And now it’s living beyond us

You’re so fuckin' perfect, perfect
Wish it weren’t so worth it
I’m allergic, allergic, allergic...
I’m allergic for ya

You’re so fuckin' perfect, perfect
Wish it weren’t so worth it
I’m allergic, allergic, allergic...
I’m allergic for ya

Perfect…
Perfect…
Perfect…
Perfect…

“Oh… my... god… 

that sounds… fuckin’… hard…!!!”

Royce Wood Junior "You're So F***in' Perfect" (feat. Lucey Way)

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A highlight from Reginald Chapman 'Accretion' (FSX-057) – out now everywhere: fsx.lnk.to/accretion

'Accretion’ is a double-album exploration in carving out a refreshing new territory in modern Jazz – one that strikes a balance between hard funk grooves and complex music theory, complicated arrangements and heavily headnoddable beats – all tied together with universally engaging melodies and textured with a “refined grit” palette to forge a sound that is uniquely Chapman’s own.

The album serves as an exciting manifesto for a step forward into the future of traditional brass music, and it’s one that we’re honored to help bring to the world.

Written, Produced & Arranged by Reginald Chapman

Personnel:
Reginald Chapman - bass trombone
Marcus Tenney - tenor sax
Rob Quallich - trumpet
Andrew Randazzo - bass
DJ Harrison - drums
Jacob Ungerleider - keys

Mixed & Recorded by DJ Harrison @ Jellowstone – Richmond, VA
Horns Recorded by Reginald Chapman @ Jazz Hole 1 – Richmond, VA

Mastered by Kelly Hibbert @ Almachrome

DJ Harrison, Marcus Tenney, & Andrew Randazzo appear courtesy of Butcher Brown
Rob Quallich appears courtesy of NO! BS Brass

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Reginald Chapman "BB-ish"

Lane Beckstrom 'Looking Out' album out September 29th, single out now everywhere: fsx.lnk.to/lane-raining

Keeping things moving after a steady string of new songs over the last few months, Chicago multi-talent Lane Beckstrom now adds on to his repertoire a song that shines on the sunnier side of melancholy, with enough different layers and changes within it to match any forecast.

"Raining In L.A."
Written by Lane Beckstrom

Lane Beckstrom - vocals, bass guitar, synths, drum sequencing
Paul Cherry - guitar, drum sequencing, synths

Produced by Paul Cherry & Lane Beckstrom

Recorded & Mixed by Paul Cherry @ The Dungeon – Chicago, IL
Mastered by Dave Vettraino @ Public House Sound Recordings – Chicago, IL

Cover Art Design by Cadien Lake James 
Art Direction by Tawfiq Mardini

Executive Producers: Lane Beckstrom & Kenny / Fresh Selects

FSX-058-04 © 2023 Fresh Selects.  Where money can't stare.

Follow: 
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@paulcherry69
@freshselects

Lyrics:

I’m not afraid of trying to live under the rain
How could I ever be simile?
Do you compare everything?

And life won’t go by too fast,
if i don’t think like a Ferrari 
And, now and then, it will rain
Raining in L.A., in L.A.…

I’m not afraid of trying to live under the rain

Truth be told, in my mind, that is gold
Money can’t buy what is dear, what I hold
I am alone when I’m walking in the canyon
Oooh…

Walk the world like it’s all in Ohio
Money blindfolds 
Build a square into solar systems where
money can’t stare, but we know it’s there

Summer nights, come and go
Either way, I’m gonna know what is true

Now and then, it will rain
Raining in L.A., in L.A.…
Now and then, it will rain
Raining in L.A., in L.A.…

Truth be told, in my mind, that is gold
Money can’t buy what is dear, what I hold
I am alone when I’m walking in the canyon
with money companions 

Truth be told, in my mind, that is gold
Money can’t buy what is dear, what I hold
I am alone when I’m walking in the canyon
with money companions

Looking Out

Lane Beckstrom "Raining In L.A."

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