"The One I Know" is out 11/29/22 via Grind Select: https://fanlink.to/the-one-i-know

This homage to Motown plays like a prom theme in slow motion. Set against the backdrop of a hazy dance floor, Kerry Charles recalls a fleeting moment of recognition and infatuation on the eve of 2016. But some things just aren't meant to be…

Featuring Dustin Kaufman (of St. Lucia) on drums, and a ripper of a solo from preeminent saxophonist Max Cudworth, Charles and co will lull you into a daydream of synthesizers and simpler times. 

An earlier version of The One I Know was released in 2016 on the net label RareMP3s following a legendary New Years party in Philadelphia hosted by Naeem Juwan (Startisha / Spank Rock). That original version is featured as b-side to this single. 

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Blurring the lines between caricature and confessional, Kerry Charles isn't quite certain where his act ends and reality begins. Sardonic, yet sincere, abject but personal and indisputably groovy, Charles's timeless pop recordings are as enigmatic as their author.

Drawing influence from the likes of Prince, Hall and Oates and Steely Dan, Charles's obsessively produced tracks land somewhere between laid-back synth pop, smooth dad rock and seductive R&B.

The New Jersey-based songwriter and producer pairs his intimate falsetto with a lush palette of synthesizers and the inimitable sax stylings of Max Cudworth to produce a sound that longs for a time of polyester and purple rain.

Supported by an outstanding lineup of musicians (including Dustin Kaufman of St. Lucia), Charles and Cudworth spin a sensual yarn that will have you reaching to dim the lights and uncork that second bottle of malbec.

With his debut LP slated for early next year and even more in the works, Kerry Charles is just getting started.

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Kerry Charles - The One I Know

'Faux Gold' an instrumental track by Webmoms

Released via PLYGRND

Mixed & produced by Webmoms
Mastered by GLM Mastering
Photo by Claudius Cooper

Faux Gold

Welsh harpist Amanda Whiting has very quickly established herself as an essential part of the UK jazz scene. 

Touring extensively with her own band as well as with Matthew Halsall, Chip Wickham, DJ Yoda and Rebecca Vasmant, she endlessly delivers immense beauty and depth from the stage. Add to that two incredibly successful albums for the legendary Jazzman record label and a nomination for Instrumentalist of The Year at the Jazz FM awards and you get a picture of a hugely important talent. 

As Amanda prepares to release her third solo album, Albert’s Favourites have partnered with her to release a collection of remixes from the beautiful Lost In Abstraction record.

The second remix on the EP comes from a UK legend. Over the years, Kaidi Tatham's musical prowess has graced numerous projects, from the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, The Herbaliser and longtime accomplice, Dego, in addition to session and remix work for artists such as Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Marcos Valle, Amy Winehouse, Soul II Soul, Nubya Garcia, Cody Currie and Leroy Burgess, along with First Word label mates Eric Lau, Children of Zeus, Allysha Joy and Darkhouse Family.

It's no surprise that that fanbase includes a diverse set of peers such as Madlib ("ahead of his time"), Gilles Peterson ("a key part of an entire movement") and K15 ("a limitless source of inspiration") to name just a few of the many influenced by Kaidi's sound.

Too Much (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

Amanda Whiting - Too Much (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

Try Not To Listen (Live Version)

Marcoca - Try Not To Listen (Live Version)

"Old Mess" began as an intimate piano and vocal track, born in the hushed hours of a front room at 2 AM. It's a testament to Kim's refined skill in crafting music that feels familiar, resonating with anyone who has ever yearned for closure. It has since transformed with Kim’s band who provide a rich raw canvas for her soulful powerful melody lines.

Old Mess (Clean)

'Jupiter' is the second single from Pocket Sun's debut album 'Mirror in Blue Light'.
Released 1st December 2023.

~ Credits ~
Produced by Josh Best-Shaw at Small Hours Studio
Mastered by James Trevascus
Artwork by Gina Marie Tratt

Official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLcXo753-CM

~ Video Credits ~
Alien played by Laurence Fazakerley-Buglass
Directed by Gina Marie Tratt & Laurence Fazakerley-Buglass
DOP & Editor - Gina Marie Tratt
Make Up & Assistant - Tarryn van Biljon

Jupiter

my body is a car park

Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the second single on the label from a very special new artist, Léa Mondo.

Hailing originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by way of Wigan, and now settled in North London, this young singer-songwriter and guitarist enjoys a plethora of eclectic influences. Léa’s musical output is a smorgasbord of experimental styles fusing aspects of soul, high life, bossa-nova, jazz and reggae. Drawing inspiration from reggae icon Bob Marley, and Malian artists such as Fatoumata Diawara and Rokia Traorè, as well as Nigerian born UK soul superstar Sade, her music largely talks about life, love, peace and freedom while reflecting on the state of the world.

Vices is a song about Lea’s personal struggles. The singer’s lyrics explore the highs and lows of personal addictions and her history of poor relationship choices. Drawing influences from Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Californication) drums and arrangements, the melody of the tune is curated in a way to take the listener on a journey that leads to a climax to convey the feeling one feels when they’re coming up, to eventual peak.

Léa and her band recorded the song live at That Sound Studio, Tottenham with producer Louis Auneau and engineer Bar Huss. The band consists of Jasmine Burton (Bass), Alex Karakurt (Drums), Tawanda Manika (Guitar), Olivia Cuttill (Trumpet), Max Rodriguez (Rhythm Guitar) and Léa herself providing lyrics, vocals, guitar, arrangements and co-producing the track.

Since 2021, Léa has been somewhat prolific on the London live music scene, co-founding famed female & non-binary improv session Peng Femme Jam, and sharing stages with our very own Afrobeat Ambassador Dele Sosimi and Afla Sackey’s Afrik Bawantu project. 
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released January 19, 2024

Léa Mondo - lyrics, vocals, guitar, arrangements, co-production
Jasmine Burton- Bass
Alex Karakurt - Drums
Tawanda Manika - Guitar
Olivia Cuttill - Trumpet
Max Rodriguez - guitar
Louis Auneau - Producer
Bar Huss - Engineer
Studio - That Sound studio
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Léa Mondo - Vices

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