Tremendous Fantastic

This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & Sholto coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy.

At Mr Bongo we are massive admirers of drummer, musician, and producer Sholto (Oscar Robertson). His two albums on Funk Night Records and DeepMatter Records, had both been highlights of their respective years. We’d gotten to know Oscar and sent him a few records. Included in the package was Australian pianist-composer Finn Rees’ debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, which was one of our favourite releases on Mr Bongo in 2024.

In Oscar's words 'For me it was a standout modern jazz record - encapsulating a spiritual / hazy dreamy soundscape which hugely resonated with me. Glissando keys and harp with lush melodies, I was instantly intrigued.”  

The pair started following each other online and as luck would have it, Finn was staying in London for the summer season, so they arranged to meet. The pair instantly clicked and said it felt like they'd known each other for years. After 40 minutes of chatting, they started to jam. 

'Love In Memory' and 'Bluebell' were recorded over two days - a track a day in Oscar's SFJ studios. Laid down on mostly analogue equipment, the pair utilised Wurlitzer’s, mellotrons, and ribbon mics through Oscar’s ‘70s Studer desk. Composed and crafted without any real intentions, other than a shared appreciation for the same style of music and approach, the tracks started to take shape. The results were as lush, nostalgic and textured as you’d expect from these two brilliant musicians, with a classical feel inspired by artists such as Piero Piccioni, Piero Umiliani, and Henry Mancini. 

For the beautiful string arrangements, the pair recruited the talents of Sholto's long-time friend and collaborator Clementine Brown (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) and Matthew Hayes of 30/70, Allysha Joy, Xpress Point, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange fame, was brought in to play bass on 'Bluebell'.

So here we have it, a chance collaborative project built on two musicians' mutual respect for each other's outputs. The result is truly breathtaking.


Finn Rees & Sholto - Love In Memory

One Way Traffic (Dub)

Stream "In Numbers" now : https://bfan.link/in-numbers

Worries and Other Plants are back with In Numbers, the third single from their upcoming album set to drop this fall. Supported by FIP, KCRW, and David Dean Burkhart, the Swiss band’s music perfectly embodies the feeling of a desert road trip, infused with their unmistakable psychedelic touch. Accompanied by a music video directed by IDLES’ own videographer, In Numbers is a slow-burning psychedelic rock track that instantly pulls you into their world with searing electric guitar riffs and gorgeous vocals and harmonies.

Worries And Other Plants - In Numbers

The Spork

The Butter (Spork Version)

Stream "Loaded Dice" now : https://bfan.link/loaded-dice

Marcoca are back with Loaded Dice, the second single from their upcoming album. With millions of streams across platforms and a European tour lined up for this fall, the German band continues to showcase their impressive presence. Their signature psychedelic rock sound takes a new turn here, leaning into smoother pop/rock vibes. With polished toplines and infectious guitar riffs, they’re ready to win over their audience once again.

Loaded Dice

Marcoca - Loaded Dice

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Chasing Shadows

Listen everywhere: https://idol-io.ffm.to/sholto-tied-to-the-mast
Pre-order the vinyl: https://www.deepmatter.co.uk/store/p/sholto-the-sirens-vinyl
Pre-order the album on Bandcamp: https://sholto2.bandcamp.com/album/the-sirens
Listen to the DeepMatter Catalogue: https://tinyurl.com/dm-catalogue


Pre-order the LP

Tied To The Mast

Stream 'Drowned in Blue' now: lnkfi.re/drownedinblue

Godblesscomputers returns with Drowned in Blue, the first single from his upcoming EP. The Italian producer, backed by BBC Radio 6, FIP, and Rinse, embodies everything we love about jazzy deep house, standing alongside pioneers of the genre like Loure and Tour-Maubourg with an aesthetic that’s both classy and infectious. Drowned in Blue is a jazz house track as perfectly suited for wine bars as it is for summer night warm-ups, with a groovy bassline, house-driven rhythm, and mesmerizing jazzy elements.

Godblesscomputers - Drowned in Blue

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The Butter (Spork Version)

Oscar Jerome

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