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Pedro Ricardo, an exciting new signing to Soundway Records, shares "Ode ao gato" - a killer jazz number dedicated to legendary Argentinian saxophonist, Gato Barbieri.

According to Pedro, “for me, this song is anticipation, eagerness for things to come. It features my dear friend Luis on the drums and was inspired by one of my favourites, Gato Barbieri”

Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer Pedro Ricardo will soon release his debut album, ‘Soprem Bons Ventos’, on London, UK based Soundway Records.

Currently based in Berlin, Pedro Ricardo has been releasing music for the past eight years under different aliases via labels such as Extended Records, 1980Lyfers, Wolf Music and his own imprints Hear, Sense and Feel and Pedro’s House. An eclectic DJ and selector, he hosts a radio show on South London's radio Balamii, has guested on Mafalda's NTS show and can be found playing in clubs across all Europe.

“The album translates to ‘Good Winds Blow’”, shares Ricardo. “This idea of good winds blowing is intertwined with the feeling of missing something, and sadness. On a positive note, there is still an overarching sense that happiness also lies ahead. ‘Soprem Bons Ventos’ represents an ode to the past, to those who came before me, connecting with my present and imagining the future.”

Stylistically, Ricardo became entranced with jazz from an early age, while also becoming enamored with folk music – rooted in his childhood in Portugal, now encompassing sounds from Cape Verde, Brazil, and Spain along the way. These crucial influences can be heard on the album, alongside field recordings, and electronics, on ‘Soprem Bons Ventos’. 

The beginnings of ‘Soprem Bons Ventos’ were born in his native city of Porto, but the album’s creative process spanned four countries and five years, finally finding completion after a move to Wood Green, North London. “This album has been following me around for the past five years,” shares Ricardo. “Wherever I went, it came along… but the majority of the recording process came alive in London.”

“The city had a particular effect on me. There are so many people doing so many exciting things, you have to ask yourself, ‘what makes the thing you are creating your own?’ This record has a lot of personal sonic moments like that. That is not to say that I found ‘my sound’, but rather that I found something that I think is special, and truly represents me now. The years when I was making the record also coincide with me moving away from Portugal, away from home  – this feeling is very much present during the record. You can hear it.”

‘Soprem Bons Ventos’ was written, produced, and performed by Ricardo, with cameos from Luís Neto on drums and vocals. The album was also mixed by Neto, and mastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery Studios, featuring original artwork by Gosia Machon.

Soprem Bons Ventos

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Exclusive Premiere: Pedro Ricardo "Ode ao gato" (Forthcoming on Soundway)

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Inês Loubet is one of London's most exciting multi-instrumentalist, songwriters and singers, navigating the influences of Jazz, vibrant latin-grooves and her native language, Portuguese.  

"The inspiration behind this song came from growing up in Porto, Portugal, surrounded by a Cape-Verdean community of musicians, and as I developed a deep connection with my friends, I also witnessed the racism they faced on a daily basis. In the song, I write a letter that I needed to get off my chest, enumerating a number of things that have to dramatically change in our society so we can finally live in a more just world, so we can all stand up against racism. I say “each one of us is responsible for doing their part, thinking deeper than our grandparents, enough of the same jobs, enough with the rude jokes”. I wrote it in the Cape-Verdean rhythm Coladera. This special track features brilliant master percussionist and composer Peu Meurray, London-based tenor saxophonist and producer Mark Cake and accordion player Marcelo Andrade. "

Loubet has performed alongside Brazilian legends Gilberto Gil & João Bosco and cowrote and performed on the incredible Caravela album Orla on None More Records. 

"An extraordinarily accomplished debut by a band with something to say" 4 out of 5 stars - Songlines Magazine on Caravela's Orla

"One of the albums of the year so far!" - Strut Records on Caravela's Orla

Loubet's projects have been praised by the likes of Gilles Peterson and The Line of Best Fit, as well as earned her several UK and international tours and radio appearances at Jazz Fm and BBC Radio 3. Loubet is also the recipient of the Drake Yolanda Award 2022 and Arts Council Lottery Project Grant 2023 for her SENGA UK Tour.

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Hiding under the clever 2XM moniker, Liam and Ben Murray have delivered a number of stellar releases on the likes of Slothboogie, Dream Raw and Crooked Lidz among others.  Even though the Murrays are based at the opposite corners of the Earth right now, distance doesn’t seem to be an issue, as their signature lush and jazzy sound has made them one of our personal favourites here at Bolting Bits. 
The German blaq numbers imprint was quick to recruit the brothers from another mother and the result is great - not that we would expect anything less. The Astral Lakes EP features five original tracks from 2XM, plus two excellent remixes, courtesy of DJ Psychiatre and Explorer of the Humankind, who take the BPM up a notch. 
From emotional cuts like Orien to true dancefloor bombs in the form of You, Astral Lakes is a true journey with Liam and Ben behind the steering wheel. For our premiere we picked a curious little cut, dubbed The Power. Even though it starts blissfully, the track grows by slowly but surely, with the help of carefully layered warm organic sounds and textures. However, it is the summery and euphoric vocal that grants it the true Power. 
Coming out on March 15th, the Astral Lakes EP will be released on digital and limited edition tape. Grab your copy here.

PREMIERE: 2XM - The Power

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