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Out September 24th via @rochemusique 

There’s nothing cold about the music of WAYNE SNOW. The Nigerian-born neo-soul artist has been channeling the sun-kissed, soulful vibes of his homeland ever since his first encounter with a synthesizer as a child. Now Berlin-based, Snow has been spreading warmth and his unique creative vision across the globe together with Roche Musique and highly acclaimed collaborations with FKJ, Folamour, Darius, Max Graef and Glenn Astro. And now he stands ready to release Figurine, his most ambitious solo project yet.  

Across it’s ten tracks, Snow deftly weaves neo-soul, alternative pop, R&B, soultronica, and hints of jazz into a mesmerizing stew. His music is studied and stylish, quiet passages of calm giving way to vivid bursts of energy and colour. Produced together with Crayon, Nu Guinea, Brandt Brauer Frick and featuring acclaimed future-jazz artist Oscar Jerome, Snow employs a delightful array of neat details and flourishes that highlight his compositional brilliance. 

Four years in the making, Figurine is a conceptual, personal work of depth and reflection, one that critically considers humanity’s obsession with masks and our creation of avatars. Inspired as much by nature and the work of social psychologist Erich Fromm, as the music of Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade, Figurine is not a full stop. Rather, it’s an invitation – to think, to probe, and to sink into Snow’s bright, storied music. 

It’s a record based around a simple question - “Who is the real you?” – and led Snow to explore rebirth, individuality, and our unhealthy obsession with social media. Love and our increasing sense of alienation are deconstructed, as is the reality of modern day relationships. And intertwined with all this is Snow’s Nigerian heritage, and the deep sense of pride and admiration he feels towards his country of birth. 

Figurine’s visual identity have been crafted by the album’s Art / Video Director Travys Owen, a collaboration in every sense with another truly visionary artist. The tightly knit creative team was lead by the award winning producer Allison Swank, recent winner of the IMDB Independent Shorts Awards, known for her work with the likes of The Roots, Flying Lotus, Erykah Badu, Mumford & Sons and Burnaboy. Shot across  Tankwa Karoo National Park, Johannesburg and Cape Town, the accompanying videos pay homage to Afrofuturism and the vibrancy and beauty of his homeland. Contemporarily styled, figurines dance through otherworldly, colourful landscapes, exploring relationships, both to each other and to nature. The sense of life -of vitality – is palpable; his music, and the message it conveys, is equally as alive. 

Following a string of singles which received critical acclaim from NPR Music, The Evening Standard, Vogue, BBC Radio 1 + 6 Music, Le Monde, Clash, The Vinyl Factory, Notion, Afropunk and L’Obs amongst many others, Wayne recently stepped up to the COLORS stage to deliver a breath taking live performance of the album title track.

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Dutch saxophonist, producer and composer, Thysenterprise, shares melodic piano-led jazz head-nodder, "'Sounds After The Fade-Out”.  One for fans of Robert Glasper, Bill Evans and Makaya McCraven. 

Thysenterprise tell us, “"'Sounds After The Fade-Out” describes the feeling that I felt days after my dad’s funeral, when life had to go back to normal, but due to sorrow I couldn’t see things clearly. Friends drinking, crowds cheering at basketball matches, loud laughter... all while having a numb feeling. It’s one of the few tracks my dad heard in its beginning stages, just before passing away. I had the chord progression since 2017, but finally was able to write the melody last year. It hints to Duke Ellington & John Coltrane’s ‘In a Sentimental Mood’, a song which was played at that same funeral. No denying that Robert Glasper was a major influence on writing this tune and real heads can recognize the drums from Glasper’s 'F.T.B.'. The bass line was loosely inspired by the melody of 'Bottom of the Barrel,' a Grant Green gem and a personal favorite of mine".

In his latest album, 'ESSENTIAL,' Thysenterprise pays a sincere tribute to his late father, creating a musical journey that blends jazz and hip-hop influences. The album revisits melodies from iconic jazz records that were pivotal in his father's influence on his musical upbringing.

This collection is deeply personal, showcasing Thysenterprise's emotional connection to the music. The liner notes, written by John Morrison, encapsulate the sentiment: "We play for pleasure, we play to understand ourselves and the world around us, we play to celebrate and remember our loved ones”.

'ESSENTIAL' smoothly transitions through a range of sounds, from spiritual to hip-hop, presenting a contemporary exploration of human emotions. The album resonates with its listeners, offering a heartfelt musical journey that celebrates life, love, and the power of sound to connect on a deeply personal level. It's an invitation to experience the emotions woven into every note”.

ESSENTIAL

Exclusive Premiere: Thysenterprise "Sounds After the Fade-Out" (Rucksack Records)

An accomplished juggler when it comes to play with styles, capable to invent modern structures, Nicola got us used to his ability to blend harmonically different musical worlds and create cooperation between great musicians. Deepness is the added value of his new album, something in between consciousness and spirituality. Nothing to share with futile trends, this record is a result of an urgent need to research in the depth of the soul and his musical influences.

The album features the talents of José James, Marvin Parks, Heidi Vogel, Melanie Charles, Tasha’s World and Bridgette Amofah, accompanied by a team of incredible jazzmen like Teppo Makynen, Magnus Lindgren, Greg Osby, Timo Lassy, Francesco Lento, Logan Richardson and Fabrizio Bosso.

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Patawawa are the latest act to team up with Dutch Boogie dons Kraak & Smaak for their burgeoning Boogie Angst imprint! 

Their bouncing new track ‘Wires’ will feature on the forthcoming Boogie Angst compilation ‘Edition Two’ and serve as the lead single ahead of the full collection’s release in December.  Hailing from the small town of Matlock in Derbyshire, they specialize in funky pop indie jams with more than a small sprinkling of disco. Think the catchiness and songcraft of Chic crossed with the cheekiness and instant likability of Chromeo and you’re in the right ballpark.

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