A year on from Dawn Again's pubwave classic Every Dog's Hotel, the Australian producer returns to Hell Yeah with more dreamy, breaks-driven downtempo brilliance.

Melbourne-based Nick Verwey won plenty of new fans for the sunlit, lo-fi sounds of his last album. It came after years of making music for, and playing records to, people who like to get down anywhere from rooftops to beaches and living rooms. The prolific producer has released on the likes of Houseworx and Enjoyment Division before now, and this new EP is another wonderfully dreamy and carefree outing.

'A Day In The Life of Pond Algae' unfolds over a lazy, dubby groove that is gently brought to life with bulbous synth loops and shakers, sunny chords and little smears of sound that pass like clouds. 'Guided Meditation For Dancefloor Nirvana' picks things up with dusty broken beats and instructional spoken words that encourage you to breathe over painterly synth strokes and effortlessly cool grooves. 'Vanilla Sky' lays you out flat on the lawn, the beach or the lounger and has you gazing up to an azure blue sky as gentle drums and synths wash over you like a cooling breeze. Lastly 'Crying Outside the Stadium' captures the magic of later afternoon on a summer day with more blurry pads and vocals and hints of cosmic melody that lead you towards nightfall with a loving hand.

This is another superbly soothing soundtrack for a calming day of outdoor dancing. 

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Dawn Again - A Day In The Life Of Pond Algae

claire rousay is a Canadian-American musician, composer, and artist currently living in Los Angeles. rousay’s work operates in genre-spanning fashion; she is primarily known for composing highly emotive, whisper-quiet musical works that heavily forefront musique concrète and sound design elements like haptic sound and field recordings. These avant garde elements are often paired with strings, piano, and electronic melodies and textures. 

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Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl - 48|50 
Christina Kubisch - Circles III 
Pauline Oliveros, Stuart Dempster, Panaiotis - Suiren 
James Rushford - The Bise 
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Ruby Rushton return with cinematic new single “Walk to Regio's”, the lead single from the London UK jazz quartet’s highly anticipated 'Legacy!' album on 22a Records.

As a bandleader, flautist, saxophonist, producer, DJ and label boss, Tenderlonious has earned his polymath stripes. On "Walk to Regio's", Ed takes inspiration from multi-talented legend Isaac Hayes, in particular his ‘Shaft’ soundtrack. 

“I’ve always been obsessed with film music and it’s played a key role in my approach to composition. Issac Hayes’s ‘Shaft’ soundtrack is one of my favourites and has had a big influence on my music over the years. “Walk to Regio’s” is my salute to Issac Hayes and is a nod to one of the coolest films ever made!”

Ruby Rushton trade the hustle and bustle of 1970s Harlem for the restless, ever-shifting energy of contemporary South London. A hypnotic piano motif sets the tone, locking into a deep groove laced with crisp horns and percussive layers. The rhythm section stays tight and purposeful, giving space for quick bursts of improvisation - each solo a snapshot of raw, soulful musicianship. It all circles back to that familiar refrain, closing with a flourish that feels both grounded and soaring.

'Legacy!' marks the fifth full length outing from the Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne led group who helped pave the way for the recent wave of jazz that has ignited the capital and enchanted the world. 

“Walk to Regio's” is released across all digital platforms on 31st July and you can pre-order ‘Legacy!’ on LP / CD / download on this day as well.

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Exclusive Premiere: Ruby Rushton "Walk to Regio's" (22a Records)

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The Jazz Workshop With Nick Hosier On Stomp Radio Episode 645

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The Rollies – Keep Me Hanging On 
Apple – Buffalo Bill Can 
Les Surfs – It’s Alright 
Phil Flowers and The Flower Shop - Like A Rolling Stone 
Connie Holiday - Mrs. James I’m Mrs. Browns Daughter 
 Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood - Big Red Balloon 
Patti Drew – Hard to Handle 
Lee Dorsey & The Meters - Give It Up  
Joan Armatrading – Rosie 
Los Zignos – Una Palida Sombra 

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Though the New Jersey label Cheri Records only released a handful of records between 1974–1982, its impact echoes through soul, gospel, disco, and modern dance culture, and influenced artists ranging from Patrick Adams to MF DOOM.

We're happy to present the funky gospel from a group led by legendary producer Julius Brockington, The Family Tree, and their tune "Brand New Day".

The compilation Let Me Down Easy: Echoes From Cheri Records will be released via Miles Away.

Exclusive Premiere: The Family Tree "Brand New Day" (Forthcoming on Miles Away)

In the run-up to our Mr Bongo x Higo Beat Japan tour with DJ Nature we are shining a light on some of the incredible Japanese DJs we have joining us. 

miharu, a rising talent also based in Kyoto. As well as working behind the counter at Face Records, she’s regularly found playing across the city and broadcasting on the likes of Tsubaki fm. Her mix elegantly sweeps through a variety of Japanese sounds moving from celestial into more uptempo, touching on funk, cosmic, hip hop, jazz and beyond with a sprinkling of MPB in there for good measure.

The Jazz Workshop With Nick Hosier On Stomp Radio Episode 645

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