Amazing single - now in my playlist for this week's #FunkSoulArchive on wycombesound.org.uk and #Mixcloud

Sound of Indie-Pendence

Easy Life - Sangria Ft. Arlo Parks Slowed

Our debut single is out now!

It's a laidback tune about getting your heart broken

Written by Sam Flynn

Martin Connor – lead vocals
Nicole Battick – backing vocals
Ruth Owens – backing vocals
Tom Barber-Redmore – backing vocals
Adam Bidgood – trumpet
Tommy Harris – alto sax
Jamie Stockbridge – tenor sax
George Hardwick – trombone
Andrew Jones – Hammond
Liam Morson – piano
Thomas Fripp – guitars
Sam Flynn – bass
Joe Luckin – drums

Mixed & engineered by Mark Lewis
Mastered by Tim Thomas
Artwork by Jaffa the-unknown

Released through LRK Records 10 January 2025

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The Way That I Love You (feat. Martin Connor)

Babayaga

Babayaga (Cover)

Big Crown Radio Episode 047 comes by way of UK’s own Mr Thing. An incredible DJ, insane collector, and wholly good dude, Mr Thing runs through Surprise Chef’s catalog in proper style. Be sure to check out Mr Thing wherever he is playing, in person, or on twitch, the man is a legend…


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BCR Radio Episode 047 - Mr Thing - Cooking For Chefs (Side B)

Trip Tape III

Camouflage

The Groove

The Groove (feat. Dizzy Wright)

You Said

The Rip

Catch A Flame

Our October mix in the series comes from DJ and A&R Selassie TBC. A regular on NTS Radio, Selassie is known for his deeply soulful, globally-minded selections that connect dots between London, Africa and beyond. As part of the Brownswood Music team, he’s dedicated to unearthing and supporting new talent while championing sounds that move both heart and feet. He also runs Pattern Sounds, a London-based label and community platform spotlighting emerging artists from across the world.

On the mix, Selassie says: "this is music that makes my soul sway in one way or another. Head bop type music..."

Tracklist: 

John FM - Solace (322)
anaiis - Deus Dues 
Cruza - Such Is Love
D’Angelo - Spanish Joint (Acoustic Demo)
Melanie Charles - How Glad I Am
Cleo Sol - Self 
NxWorries - MoveOn
Patrick Paige II - Voodoo 
O.S.L - Cruisin’ [Flip]
Saï T - Greatest Gift x Waiting For You (Saï T Blend)
Qendresa - 2 Much
Dreamcastmoe - Soul Belongs 2 U
Children of Zeus - Hard Work 
Mourning [A] BLKstar - Passing Through (Do You Wanna Know Me?)
Nick Hakim - Cuffed 
Ash Walker - Thunder (Ft. Lord Laville)
Chiara Noriko - Close
Kokoroko - Idea 5 
Kokoroko - Never Lost
Hagan - Heart (Ft. Oladapo)
Jembaa - Groove - Sweet My Ear (Ft. K.O.G.)

Music From The Soul 006 - Selassie TBC

Harap Dan Ragu

Big Crown Radio Episode 048 comes by way of our close, personal, homeboy, MF Classy Chris. He's blessed us with a handful of radio episodes, and here he is doing it again. The holder of a boulder, money folder...Be sure to check him out on his mixcloud and anywhere you might be lucky enough to catch him playing live.

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BCR Radio Episode 048 - MF Classy Chris - The Lone Star New Yorker

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

The Less I Know The Better - Tame Impala (Slowed)

Original soul collective on a mission from Manchester to produce the perfect single

The Way That I Love You (feat. Martin Connor)

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