The future sound of jazzy

On the shores of Te Moana-a-Toi, where the Bay of Plenty kissed the city of Tauranga, a pair of friends, kindred spirits bound by rhythm and melody, found inspiration in the whispers of the sea breeze and the laughter of the sunlit waves. These two, Groundhog, were purveyors of groove. One morning, as the first lights danced across the water, they stood atop Mauao, the sacred mountain overlooking their hometown. The air was alive with energy, as if the earth itself hummed in anticipation of what was to come. It was there, under the glow of the rising sun, that inspiration struck. The first melody emerged full of promise. They called it “Be The One” and it captured the belief that every step forward was a chance to be someone’s light. Later, as they wandered through the bustling markets of Tauranga, the vibrant energy of the people ignited their imagination. This became the soul of “What’s That”, a playful groove infused with funky beats that seemed to ask a question without ever needing an answer. A celebration of curiosity. As the day turned to twilight, the hum of the ocean and the glow of the moon inspired the final “Chandeliers”. This track was their homage to the night, to moments of intimacy and wonder shared under a canopy of glittering lights. With the three tracks complete, Groundhog knew they had captured the spirit of Tauranga, the energy of rebirth, the thrill of discovery and the quiet magic of connection. They called their creation Be The One EP, a sonic invitation for the world to step out with open hearts and moving feet. On March 28 2025, as spring unfolds in the Northern Hemisphere, you will hear what Te Moana-a-Toi has whispered to these two souls. From the shores of the Bay of Plenty to dance floors everywhere, the Be The One EP is ready to bloom, one beat at a time, on Apparel Music.

Be The One EP

Groundhog - Be The One

Transitioning from the successful 2 Years EP (O Sótão Records, 2023), Tiago Fonseca became an up and coming Producer and DJ based between Lisbon and Porto. On the back of gigs at some of the best clubs in the country, he also transitions from Tiago A.F. to TGZ (sounding Tigz) as his moniker for what’s to come ahead. Long Shape, his latest project, is O Sótão’s first vinyl release, and the first to be delivered with higher standards of professionalism. Learning the trade, the processes, the timeframes, the costs, and having just completed 10 years of existence. A good time to go a bit deeper.


APPAREL PREMIERE: TGZ - Long Shape (Gazpa Remix) [O Sótão]

A sonic journey rooted in origins, history, and the interconnectedness of humanity, BAOBAB is a five-track EP inspired by Mambele’s 2024 trip to Senegal. Blending ambient textures, hip-hop beats, house grooves, and reggae warmth, this project channels the spirit of Africa while embracing a global sound. The closing track, Kimia, is a deeply personal tribute, produced alongside Lola G for their newborn daughter, enriched by the soulful vocals of Dhazed and Spataro’s expressive wind instrumentation.

Link:
@mambele

BAOBAB

APPAREL PREMIERE: Mambele - Kimia [Bolingo BXL]

Created in partnership with Sheffield songwriter wolf peaches, Cornwall’s Kerrier Collective return to Colour and Pitch with two brand new tracks: ‘Rotten Fingers’ and ‘Fake Silence’. Slo-mo Deep House cut ‘Rotten Fingers’ was originally released by wolf peaches and producer Robin Grey as a downtempo song (it’s well worth seeking out).

Link:
@colourandpitch

Rotten Fingers EP

APPAREL PREMIERE: Robin Grey, Kerrier Collective, wolf peaches - Rotten Fingers [Colour and Pitch]

Step into the deep, soulful world of TimAdeep with his latest EP, All The Time, exclusively on Bush Doctor Recordings. Known for his evocative blend of deep house rhythms and immersive melodies, TimAdeep invites you on a sonic journey that spans the emotional spectrum-from reflective introspection to euphoric celebration.

Link:
@tim_a_deep
@bush-doctor-records

APPAREL PREMIERE: TimAdeep - Novem Gruv [Bush Doctor Recordings]

Web Web with their sixth album in seven years and with a new touch. More psychedelic, sometimes more krauty than before. This time, WEB WEB in their original line - up (without Max Herre) have (again) chosen a special guest: JJ Whitefield (The Poets Of Rhythm / Karl Hector & The Malcouns / Syrup), who contributes the fantastic guitar sound. His riffs are sometimes funky as with the Poets Of Rhythm or Syrup, or more psychedelic as with Karl Hector & The Malcouns or his many live and studio recordings with Embryo. The sound color of his guitar gives the album the thrust into the wonderful atmosphere of spacey jazz - kraut bands of the seventies.

APPAREL PREMIERE: Web Web - Nyx [Compost]

Following the critical acclaim of their self-titled debut EP, praised by the likes of scene figures such as Gilles Peterson, Lefto, Laurent Garnier, Kevin Beadle, Pat Steel or Shy One, the Marseilles quartet Angles Morts is back with a four-track EP reflecting further growth in their sound. Drawing on the idea of itinerancy inspired by their wanderings on the roads of southern France, the project showcases a stunning soundscape, filled with the hypnotic textures provided by their arsenal of synths including Prophet Rev-2, Roland Alpha Juno 1, Emu-Orbit and Nord Lead A1. With its racing bass line, syncopated chords and dusty drums, the opening track “Macadam Freak” is a superb statement of the band's sound, concluding with a dreamlike saxophone solo by Matthieu Fabre.

Link:
@dopetonesrecords
@angles-morts

APPAREL PREMIERE: Angles Morts - Macadam Freak [Dope Tones Records]

Apparel Show 22-05-2025

We're excited to welcome back Intr0beatz with a brand new EP, featuring four carefully curated tracks pulled from his ever-growing vault of unreleased gems. Since relocating to Berlin, his creative energy has only intensified, and the result is a fresh wave of inspiration reflected in his latest work.

Link:
@intr0beatz
@cosmicangles

APPAREL PREMIERE: Intr0beatz - Get It On [Cosmic Angles]

Kisk - https://www.traxsource.com/artist/11457/kisk?ipp=100
Apparel Music B-Day 15 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/2580608/apparel-music-b-day-15
Apparel Music - https://www.traxsource.com/label/4521/apparel-music

KISK - TRACKLISTING: AUG 19TH, 2025

01. Tuccillo - Stray [Apparel Music] 2025
02. HNQO - Lofloat [Apparel Music] 2024
03. Swing Duke - Deep Feeling [Apparel Music] 2023
04. Jason Hersco - Everytime (Girls of the Internet Remix) [Apparel Music] 2022
05. Wearing Shoes - Emotion [Apparel Music] 2021
06. Chevals - All I Wanna Do Is Love You (Apparel Music) 2020
07. Damian Rausch - Birds [Apparel Music] 2019
08. Loure - Smooth Talk [Apparel Music] 2018
09. Voyeur - Swingin' For Theo [Apparel Music] 2016
10. T.U.R.F. - East Side Harmony [Apparel Music] 2017
11. Sarp Yilmaz - Lies [Apparel Music] 2015
12. Lucianno Villareal - Hu Baby Like Raw [Apparel Music] 2014
13. Accatone - Perception [Apparel Music] 2013
14. Wat Dada - Mid West (Undeep Remix) [Apparel Music] 2012
15. Gavin Herlihy - Krypton Factor (Delano’s Deep Space Mix) [Apparel Music] 2011
16. Tosso - Roof Beat [Apparel Music] 2010

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