Aquarium

Let your mind drift back with "those places." This instrumental is a sonic postcard from a memory you can't quite place but can deeply feel. It’s a journey backward, where luxurious, calming melodies serve as the vehicle and a subtle, undeniable beat is the gentle rhythm of the road.

Built upon a foundation of rich, intricate harmony, the track feels like a half-remembered dream. Warm, shimmering chords create a sense of lush nostalgia, while a smooth, enveloping bassline provides a comforting anchor. This isn't just a song; it's an atmosphere—the auditory equivalent of dappled sunlight through the trees of a familiar park, or the quiet hum of a city street you once called home.

While deeply calm and nice, there’s a confident pulse at its heart that makes "those places" a sophisticated lofi banger. The crisp percussion acts like a steady heartbeat, driving the listener through a montage of memories without ever rushing the moment. It has the sweeping, emotional quality of the best movie OST, perfectly suited for a reflective scene where the main character loses themselves in thought.

This track is an invitation to revisit the cherished locations of your past, both real and imagined. It’s a beautifully crafted piece that captures the bittersweet warmth of looking back, making it the perfect soundtrack for introspection, creative work, or simply finding peace in the present moment.

Those Places

Hm, Ok, Yes

Soothing jungle-influenced breaks from @romaalkultan on South Londons @yamrecords.

Read More & Buy: http://www.stampthewax.com/2019/09/11/premiere-romaal-kultan-turnin/

Romaal Kultan ft. Lightfoot - Turnin' (STW Premiere)

*** ’THE SECOND BEST TIME IS NOW’—EXCLUSIVE 2019 CHARITY COMPILATION*** PLEASE DONATE -> https://tarteletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-second-best-time-is-now

Tartelet Records is proud to present its 2019 compilation ‘The Second Best Time is Now’, featuring nine unreleased tracks from its pool of esteemed artists. This year, all proceeds will be donated to the Natural Resources Defense Counsel, one of the world’s most effective environmental action organizations. 

Ho ho ho—Tartelet Records has once again reached into its secret stash of tricks and dug out some incredible gems. Following 2016’s compilation success with all proceeds sent to Syria’s White Helmets, the 2019 Christmas release has attracted an even broader spectrum of sound from nine of the label’s most honorable artists.  

Featuring Tartelet Records’ signature eclectic mix of genres, Christmas is saved with unreleased works by Wayne Snow and digitalluc, jitwam, Space Ghost, Glenn Astro, Kasper Marott, Verner, N.O.T.E, and label head Dirk 81. Each track has been handpicked by the artist themselves to represent their unique style in support of a bold charitable cause.  

This year, the Natural Resources Defense Counsel (NRDC) has been selected as the recipient of all proceeds. As one of the world’s most prominent environmental protection organizations, it strives to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations. Tartelet Records is proud to support this important mission with its exclusive end-of-year release. 

Tartelet Records’ 2019 Christmas compilation can be downloaded for free but listeners are encouraged to donate what they feel is appropriate. All donations go towards the Natural Resources Defense Counsel to support our planet’s most pressing problems. To find out more visit www.nrdc.org. 

The compilation will be available on Bandcamp December 2nd and all digital and streaming services from December 15th.

Special thanks to digitalluc, Glenn Astro, jitwam, Kasper Marott, Nelson of the East (N.O.T.E), Space Ghost, Verner, and Wayne Snow for donating their musical works, to The Emperor of Antarctica for the artwork, and Walter Coelho for mastering all tracks free of charge.

The Second Best Time is Now

jitwam - Gurlnobodydo

previoulsy unissued 2step soul from 1980.
vinyl out feb 28th
https://superdiscoedits.bigcartel.com/product/twinn-konnexion-sushine-of-my-day-gardner-12-pre-order

Twinn Konnexion Love Side Facing up previously unissued 1980 soul

Music Is My Sanctuary is very excited to premiere this fresh-out-the-box Neue Grafik rework of "Leave Me", a beautiful song from one our absolute favourite new voices, Sahra Gure. Released this Friday, June 5th, only on Bandcamp as a special release on Bandcamp revenue waive day.

"Leave Me" is a slow ballad exploring anger and depression. The haunting vocals and repetition mirror the cyclical, emotional downward spiral many find themselves in when experiencing depression. London-based French producer, Neue Grafik (Rhythm Section, TRC, Beat X Changers, CoOp Presents), adds a solemn depth on this very special remix blissfully echoing the ethereal vocals with his deep, exuberant blend of lo-fi hip hop beats and jazz.

Sahra adds, "“Leave me” was written on reflection of loosing someone extremely close to me. Loss is so complicated but whilst writing this I began to see the importance of acknowledging my mistakes without wallowing in self pity. I think that’s something we as humans find hard. It’s easy to acknowledge mistakes, it’s difficult to change our behaviour."

The original track is taken from ‘Love Me, With Me,’ Sahra’s debut EP. Written and produced by herself and recorded live with her band at Soup Studios, London. ‘Love Me With Me’ is an organic project which takes listeners on a journey through the 7 stages of grief: shock, denial, guilt anger, depression, reconstruction and acceptance.

Photograph by Chantal Azari.

Leave Me (Neue Grafik Remix)

Exclusive Premiere: Sahra Gure "Leave Me" (Neue Grafik Rework) (Forthcoming on Sun of Agmiu)

Music Is My Sanctuary is excited to premiere “Quarantena” by Tenderlonious.  The lead single and title track from the prolific producer and multi-instrumentalist’s brand new album.

Tenderlonious returns to his own 22a imprint with a brand new collection of lo-ﬁ beats and soundscapes courtesy of the lockdown studio sessions from his home in South London. Lockdown allowed Tender to escape from his busy lifestyle and touring schedule, ﬁnally giving him the time to properly explore and experiment with the vast collection of synths, drum machines and instruments he’s built up over the past twenty years. Armed with an arsenal of hardware and inspired by sci-ﬁ & fantasy movies, he has delivered an expansive opus of varying tempos that glide across imaginative synth sculptures and meditative soundscapes. The soundtrack to his quarantine - ‘Quarantena.’

When COVID-19 hit the UK back in March this year the music game changed almost overnight - no more gigs, no more studio sessions with the band, many music stores and outlets shutting up shop. This drastic change offered plenty of time for reﬂection, opening up a new portal of exploration for Tender -  he purchased his ﬁrst piece of studio equipment at the age of 16 and has since then amassed a serious arsenal of studio hardware. Some people collect stamps, some of us collect records, Tender collects synths and drum machines. The lockdown period offered up the opportunity of more time in his home studio, brimming with hardware, that due to his busy schedule, had yet to be exhausted.

The title track, “Quarantena”, has an epic soundtrack feel with luscious pads, soaring strings and orchestral horn lines, backed by solos from Tender on ﬂute and also featuring Nick Walters on trumpet.

‘Quarantena’ is Tenderlonious' most conﬁdent, slick and accomplished work to date, smoothly mixing up genres and styles with ease, from house to boogie, through to more meditative soundscapes with his signature jazz instrumentation - a future classic!

The “Quarantena” single sees digital release this Friday, with the full album to follow on physical and digital release on August 21st.

Quarantena

22a Bandcamp

Exclusive Premiere: Tenderlonious "Quarantena" (Forthcoming on 22a Music)

It is our absolute pleasure to release this brand new track from Milano's DayKoda! We're really feeling this one!!

‘My Abstract Monkey’ is the first single selected from the upcoming album by the nu jazz musician and beat maker DayKoda. 

The young producer returns on the scene with a single that, in light of the recent global situation, will rise awareness against animal exploitation and deforestation. In particular, the profits form this single will be entirely donated to the WWF.

In tune with this theme, ‘My Abstract Monkey’ feels hazy and dreamlike; percussive hip-hop cuts, soulful atmospherics and highly skilled woodwind sequences. The track makes you swoon with its smooth and creamy vibe, something relatable to Stones Throw and Brainfeeder artists such as MNDSGN and Teebs. Special credits to the raw talent of the multi-instrumentalist Robohands, who features the track with an
effortless jazzy production.

The sound of this track floods your ears with greenery and
lush soundscapes, aiming at recreate that peaceful connection that used to endure between Human kind and nature.

//////

@daykodamusic explores the fields between slow-mo beats, downtempo
and Nu Jazz by moving in an almost abstract way through dreamy textures and downtempo productions strongly influenced by jazz
and beat music.

My Abstract Monkey (feat. Robohands)

Beatmachine Records

Exclusive Premiere: DayKoda "My Abstract Monkey"(feat. Robohands)

Third premiere of the day! MIMS presents "Nom Wah Tea Parlour", a hot-as-hell halftime D&B track by Mancunian MC & producer (legend of the north) Strategy. Taken from the forthcoming 'Shapes: Sideways' compilation on the Brighton, UK Tru Thoughts imprint.

‘Shapes: Sideways’ is the latest in Tru Thoughts’ series of essential label compilations, compiled and curated by A&R, label co-founder, and renowned DJ Robert Luis.

After 21 years of independently releasing music, the ‘Shapes’ series continues to encompass the best of our wide-ranging, eclectic, and international roster. ‘Shapes: Sideways’ features the finest Tru Thoughts classic cuts, recent releases from the new generation of the roster, stirring remixes and world exclusive tracks; released digitally (on the 4th September) and on limited edition, hand-numbered run of 500 vinyl (that includes a download card with all 32 tracks) exclusively on Bandcamp on 7th August.

Exclusive Premiere: Strategy  "Nom Wah Tea Parlour" (Forthcoming on Tru Thoughts)

this was called "sad dads" in my projects and I kinda like it even tho it's rough as fuck.  every time I tried to work on it I ruined it lol so it stays as is

kobold - ganja circuits (2021)

Future Classics & Forgotten Treasures — Selections for the Adventurous Music Listener (Founded in 2007 by Lexis)

Exclusive Premiere: DayKoda "My Abstract Monkey"(feat. Robohands)

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