If 2022’s The Children Of Scorpio was the debut album that turned people onto the world of Project Gemini aka Paul Osborne, Colours & Light is the body of work that will be buried deep into their hearts. It is a majestic album, bringing together the worlds of folk rock, psych soundtracks and hazy cinematic funk.
 
A growing confidence and ease emanate from the writing and production of this sophomore LP, bolstered by the reception to his standout debut. “It’s a more layered and diverse record” Paul mentions, “with a more outward-looking, global sound, born out of the records I was listening to and the musicians I was lucky enough to collaborate with”. It feels relaxed yet self-assured, with a kaleidoscope of sounds that twist together in a mesmerising fashion.
 
The theme of the album developed naturally through the lyrics Paul began writing. A creative process both plagued and fed by insomnia, nourished by relationships, entwined in emotions, nights out, nights in and the after-effects on the human condition. Relatable themes yet seen through the prism of a soundscape that takes in many a different culture and scene. From acid folk to psych-funk, Francophile elements to Anatolian and Eastern inspirations, all interlocking and rotating as one.
 
Drawing inspiration from those he admires, Colours & Light radiates with collaborations. The title track, which tips its hat to a live 1973 TV version of Pentangle’s ‘Wedding Dress’, features the folk rock, guitar brilliance of Jack Sharp from Wolf People/Large Plants.
 
Elsewhere, two tracks are blessed by the sultry, smokey French vocals of Gloria’s Wendy Martinez, ‘Extra Nuit’ and ‘Entre chien et loup’. The former echoes Paul's love of classic French psych-pop from the late ’60s and early ’70s and artists such as Laurance Vanay, Calcium, Leonie, and Serge Gainsbourg. Martinez's sublime vocal work nestles perfectly within Paul's psych-folk-funk productions, as her Gloria partner, Alexis Morel (aka Kid Victrola) sprinkles a dose of entrancing guitar line magic on proceedings.
 
The list of collaborations extends further with Raz and Markey Funk, drummer Tony Coote and percussionist Paul Elliott all featuring. Regular collaborator and underground icon Barrie Cadogan (Little Barrie) returns along with Bert Page from The Cromagnon Band, who between them provide a hit of whacked-out, fuzzed-up country guitar and Moog madness respectively on ‘Lost In The Woods (Bacchanal)’.
 
Rounding off the record Paul’s daughter, Olivia Osborne, supplies the keyboard intro on the penultimate track ‘Twilight’. Dorian Conway from The Soundcarriers (whose bandmate Paul Isherwood returns on mixing duties) then layers echoing heavy flute parts to magically capture the psychedelic sunrise images brought to mind. 
 
Balancing light and shade on this record, there is beauty and tension all wrapped up in Paul’s vivid and visceral, storytelling gift.

Project Gemini - Twilight

Indonesian Classic Selection by Thee Marloes

A mixtape full of rhythm, nostalgia, and funk. 100% Indonesian jams!

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The notorious Orange County Funk Freaks crew take over the LA studio once a month with their signature brand of boogie, italo, and lowrider funk. 
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Quantic with B+ & Frankie Francis - 18 September 2025

Manchester's Tarzsa brings good vibes Soul, RnB & Jazz to the NTS airwaves once a month. 
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Ben Cardew spoke to Kevin Foakes - aka Strictly Kev aka DJ Food about Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient Underground - a new compilation album tracing the history of South London’s premier ambient party. They spoke about the dreaded “chill out” term, the influence of The Orb, chatting to Aphex, the spirit of London and people dancing to ambient DJs. Line Noise comes to you with the support of Cupra.

Line Noise 232  - Telepathic Fish special with Strictly Kev

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summer school radio with Lovie @ The Lot Radio 10-14-2025

Our November mix in the First Word mixtape series comes from DJ and selector Poly Ritmo. Known for her rich, free-flowing sets that move through jazz, funk, soul, Latin and global grooves, Poly Ritmo has become a trusted presence on the London scene and beyond — sharing deep musical connections between eras, styles and cultures. Her selections radiate warmth, curiosity and a deep love for soulful rhythm in all its forms.

On the mix, Poly Ritmo says:

"A real mixture of sounds from different places and decades, with a common thread of music from the soul. Many of the records I played here are new additions to my collection, and so it was really fun recording this and having the opportunity to play them. Ending with one of my favourite D’Angelo tracks."

Tracklist:

Janiro - Edison Machado - Far Out Recordings
My dream - Harvell Guiton - Favourite Recordings
Glued to the spot - Cheryl Glasgow - Numero Group
Mi-Yo - La Compagnie creole - Zagora
Dekho Dekho Yeh Hai Jalwa - Gul Anand - Jalwa Records
Songoraga - Skins, Metal and Wood - HipBone Records
Parabéns (Miss Negra Remix) - Marcos Valle - Far Out Recordings
La Picosa (Remix) - Q.A.P Band aka (Swin Batuka) - Club Coco
Al Elnim - Hamlet Minassian - Numero Group
Nimeyeh Gomshodeyeh Man - Googoosh - Finders Keepers
Spanish Joint - D’Angelo - EMI

Music From The Soul 007 - Poly Ritmo

Yazmin Lacey - 13 November 2025

Darker Than Wax FM, hosted by Marco Weibel every Saturday afternoon. Ever so present yet deeply rooted, we move through two hours of diverse rhythms and globally free frequencies with regular notable guests.

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Darker Than Wax FM with Marco Weibel @ The Lot Radio 11-15-2025

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Project Gemini - Twilight

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