A Few We Remember is the new album by Jonah Parzen-Johnson and Lau Nau. The recording debut for the new duo of Finnish composer Lau Nau, aka Laura Naukkarinen, and American baritone saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson, it cycles between moments of knotty ambience, whispered melody, and innocent tinkering, as the duo improvises over 8 narrative scores composed by Parzen-Johnson. Jonah Parzen-Johnson says:

“For me, telling a story is about more than sharing a set of facts. A well told story is the protective coating around our most intimate and universal feelings. Things too delicate to name. When I want to understand how someone makes me feel, I tell myself our story. There are familiar stories of family and friends, but the story of a quick moment with a stranger can sometimes be the most illuminating. A brief interaction whose fractional reflection helps us understand ourselves in a new way.” 

“A lot of my musical practice is about trying to find that same storytelling sensation in the experience of performing. That’s how I got going on these narrative scores. Each one is a story you can read, but it's more than that, it's a trigger for a sensation. If all goes well, that’s what makes it into our improvisation. It might be tempting to ask to read the scores, but try to resist. This music isn’t about the stories, it's about how it feels to tell them.”

Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Lau Nau are each prolific and celebrated creators on their own, with 22 albums released between the two of them, but in this fresh conversation, something completely new comes to life. In Laura’s words: “I enjoy recording live takes without overdubs, and this album is exactly that - pure first takes, bubbling creative energy happening in the moment. Jonah’s written stories gave a powerful spark and direction for our improvisations, but the album reminds me of a chemical reaction: a result that is impossible without both of our inputs, and a surprise to each of us.”

On the debut single, First Time Viewer, it is almost impossible to tell where Jonah’s fragile baritone saxophone melody begins and where Lau’s live-sampled, processed, and re-synthesized accompaniment ends. As the improvisation develops, a cloud of ethereal fragments forms into a lattice of melody and texture strong enough to support the entire track. We don’t know how this music can sound both delicate and resilient at the same time, but we love it.

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OMA present: The Nujabes Mix (Live Instrumentals)
Recorded: 05/19/2025

Watch this performance on Youtube:
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Production, Mix + Master: Corben Lamb (OMA)
Video Edit, Colour Grading + Cover Sleeve: Chris Larcombe (OMA)
Video Capture: Sketch Benjamin and Chris Larcombe
Link to Ben's website: www.sketchbenjamin.com

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Unlimited Vibes DJ SET at Kaiku 20.12.2026

Originally featured on Mark de Clive-Lowe’s groundbreaking debut album Six Degrees, “Day by Day” marked an early milestone in his fusion of jazz, soul, and broken beat — a sonic palette that would come to define his influential career. Featuring the signature vocals of Cherie Mathieson and hypnotic flute textures, the track has long been a fan favorite.

Now, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Six Degrees, Australian duo Close Counters reimagine “Day by Day” with a joyful energy and club-ready bounce.

“We chose to ramp it up to house tempo whilst keeping the samba feel, treating Cherie’s vocal and the hypnotic flute loop with a dubbed-out approach. We’ve been inspired by Mark’s work and many projects for a long time so it was a huge honour to get on remix duties for Day by Day. We’re expecting this one will get a lot of spins in our DJ sets over the summer!” - Close Counters

The remix is paired with DJ Spinna’s soulful 2001 version and the original 2000 album cut — a trio of interpretations highlighting the song’s timeless appeal across eras and styles.
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Mixmag is publishing a three-part editorial series exploring 3-Step.

Part 3 explores the topic of "17 artists on breaking musical and cultural boundaries within 3-Step" and can be read here:  https://mixmag.net/feature/3-step-afro-house-artists-interview-africa-breaking-boundaries

Here's an accompanying mix from @kingpofficial

Tracklist:
1. Kyotic & King P - iYoh (Instrumental Reprise) [feat. Augusto Mawts & Amahle]
2. Kyotic, 2woBunnies & King P - Shona Phansi (Acapella) [feat. Mac Shawty]
3. Kyotic & King P - Daily Bread (Acapella) [feat. Amahle & Augusto Mawts]
4. Kyotic & King P - Izibiliboco (Original + Acapella) [feat. Goitse Levati, C Keys & Mshengu Flute]
5. Kyotic & King P - Leshome (Original + Instrumental) [feat. Goitse Levati, C Keys & Mshengu Flute]
6. Kyotic & King P - Sometimes (Acapella) [feat. Beetee4071, Khanya De Vocalist & Mr Nation Thingz]
7. Kyotic & King P - #####
8. Kyotic & King P - Imizamo (Acapella) [feat. uJess]
9. Kyotic & King P - Konke (Acapella) [feat. King JS]
10. Kyotic & King P - Haibo Ye (feat. Ranger)
11. Kaskade & Skylar Grey - Room For Happiness (Kyotic, King P & Augusto Mawts ICE Mix Remake)
12. Kyotic & King P - Fallen Remake
13. Adele - Love In The Dark (Kyotic & King P Bootleg)
14. Kyotic & King P - #####
15. Kyotic & King P - Haike (Acapella)
16. Kyotic & King P - Why Ung’bhekile (Acapella + Original) [feat. Mac Shawty & Augusto Mawts]
17. Kyotic & King P - Ugesi (feat. Ranger)
18. Kyotic & King P - #####

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Bucharest-based artist Admina's Crack Mix moves through experimental electronic sounds, global bass, leftfield club and abstract textures, featuring tracks by the likes of DJ Narciso and Exile Di Brave & Time Cow. 

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We have a little Christmas farewell for you, lovely people. Legendary Lascelle Gordon, a musician known for his deep, eclectic taste and his work with projects like Vibration Black Finger, gifts us a cracking mix.

Twistedsoul  Guest Mix: Lascelle Gordon

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