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Sound Business, a trip through Thai & Chinese records with El Michels Affair.

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BCR Radio Episode 043 - El Michels Affair - Sound Business

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Brintex Collective - '3454 (thoughts) feat. Ranie Ribeiro)'

Lance Ferguson - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This

DC Promo Tracks #1679: "Vita Nova" by Polcari is part of the release "I Will Try To Imitate The Birds" on Hell Yeah Recordings @hell-yeah  

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DC Promo Tracks: Polcari "Vita Nova"

The Eptones - Ten Compasion 
Cele Dee - Closer
Randall Stephens - Golden Strings
Macha - Sama Sama
New Jordonaires - It's Alright
Mark A. Mitchell - How Can I?
Karate - Rattle The Pipes (Ship-Leo Dub)
Tirez Tirez - Story Of The Year
The Awakening - Gotta Do Something
Richard Bowen - Mystery
Todd Dunlap - No Dreams
Pennikurvers - Heliotrope
The Kynds - So If Someone Sends You Flowers Babe
The C.O.D.s - Gimme your Love
Cathy Hamer - The Hurt Is Still There 
Julie Doiron & Chris Sheppard - Everybody Misses You

The Recording Angel on NTS - Episode 15 - Numero Group x The Avalanches - 02.07.25

Having just released his latest solo album Paper Can’t Wrap Fire to critical acclaim, Don Glori treats listeners to a special new version of album track ‘Song for Ants’. A more stripped-back, ethereal take on the original, this alternate version was born out of being on tour and the limitations it brought with it.

Whereas the original is a spiritual journey of energetic intricacy, full and fierce, Don’s new version dials things back into dreamscape territory. The pace slows, the phrases have more space to breathe, as the synergy between keys, bass, drums and horn erupts into a cosmic-fuelled saxophone whirlwind. 

In Don’s own words “This version of ‘Song for Ants’ was born from being on the road and not being able to have two horns in the touring lineup. I love the melody of ‘Song for Ants’ and wanted to include it in my live set, so I wrote this new version around the melody. It has a bit of a rock edge to it, so I leant into that. It was definitely inspired by acts that can sit in that jazz crossover space like The Necks, BADBADNOTGOOD, GODTET, Kamasi, and Nala Sinephro - all artists that I think are terrific at taking you on a journey.

The first time we played it out was last year in Norway, followed by London Jazz Festival and then I took it around Australia on my last tour back home. Seeing the reaction that it was pulling out of the crowd (as well as myself), I knew I had to quickly get in the studio and lay it down. I remember it was the 10th of January, and we had an impromptu show at Kindred Bandroom that evening, plus a festival set at Loch Hart festival the next afternoon (three hours away on the Great Ocean Road), with rehearsal scheduled for the morning of the 10th. So, I decided to can the rehearsal and go for the studio instead. It was the right decision, we got a great take of this track as well as a few new songs for the next record.”


Song For Ants (Alternate Version)

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)

John Glacier - Boozy
BoozyBobo - Tic It & Tac It 
The Ethiopians - Train To Skaville 
Gbmnutron - Scene
Kes - Savannah Grass
Adrian Dutchin - I Am a Guyanese
John Glacier - Dancing In The Rain
Terencia 'TC' Coward - Wrong Name (Kim)
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Tiney Winey
Colin Lucas - Dollar Wine
John Glacier - Found
Nailah Blackman - Round and Rosie
John Glacier - Cryptomnesia
Skinny Fabulous, Machel Montano & Bunji Garlin - Famalay
Uncle Ellis - I Doh Mind
Alison Hinds -  Faluma
John Glacier - Ocean Steppin' (feat. Sampha)
John Glacier - Nevasure
John Glacier - Trelawny Waters
John Glacier - Broken Macbook Afflictions
Jamie xx - Dafodil feat. John Glacier, Panda Bear Kelsey Lu
John Glacier - No More Left Like It's Death
Kano - Signs In Life
John Glacier - Home

The Recording Angel on NTS - Episode 16 - John Glacier Takeover  - 30.07.25

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

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