We have some fantastic new releases that we’re excited to share with you! Since we haven’t had the chance to write a detailed article about them yet, we’re sharing them in a bite-sized format through our “Leftovers” feature. Go ahead and enjoy these five delicious treats.
Dulcitone 1804 is the fourth collaborative album by musician-producers Adam Martin and Mark Slater to be released on The Leaf Label, following a trilogy of albums with Matthew Bourne (2018), The Comet Is Coming’s drummer Betamax (2020) and double bassist Tom Herbert (2022). Nightports is reunited with pianist and composer Matthew Bourne, exploring a rare 19th-century keyboard instrument called a dulcitone.
Last week, International Anthem announced the release of Small Medium Large, the debut album from SML, a new quintet composed of luminaries from Los Angeles’s thriving jazz, improvised, and indie music scenes: bassist Anna Butterss, synthesist Jeremiah Chiu, saxophonist Josh Johnson, percussionist Booker Stardrum and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann. Stream the lead single ‘Industry’.
Exciting news from Apifera! Their latest album, ‘Keep the Outside Open’, is set to land on 21st June via LA label Stones Throw. To build anticipation for this upcoming release, Apifera has released their newest single, ‘The Curious Wild.’ This mellow track blends soothing synth sounds with a rhythmic guitar ballad.
Deron Johnson is all set to release a solo LP, Free To Dance, on 28th June via L.A.’s Colorfield Records. The album has an impressive list of guest artists, including Mark Turner, Mark Guiliana, and Sam Gendel, among others. Listen to the album’s latest sneak peek, ‘Call Me Back,’ featuring the talented trumpeter Joey Curreri.
Embracing her identity as a self-proclaimed nerd and advocate for diversity, NikNak’s new album Ireti, delves into Afrofuturism and explores the intersection of humanity and technology.
