Pakistani instrumental outfit Jaubi recently announced their sophomore album ‘A Sound Heart’ via their own imprint Riaz Records. The album sees Nick Walters (trumpet), Horatio Luna (bass), and Tim Carnegie (drums) join Tenderlonious (flute/sax), and Latarnik (keys) take position alongside the three original group members Ali Riaz Baqar (guitar and composer), Zohaib Hassan Khan (sarangi) and Kashif Ali Dhani (tablas and percussion). Check out the first glimpse below.

Ugandan experimental label Hakuna Kulala has unveiled Violence Gratuite’s debut album. The artist’s sound dives deep into the edgy beats of grime, the unpredictable rhythms of avant-garde pop, and the intricate storytelling found in chansons, among other styles. Baleine à Boss marks not only her debut album but also her first foray into music production.

Transmission One, the debut album from Liverpool duo Transmission Towers, is a wonky and murky yet deeply emotional masterpiece. It’s the first release on Luke Una’s É Soul Cultura label, showcasing the duo’s innovative and off-kilter approach to music.

Quiet Dawn’s new album is a captivating blend of organic and electronic sounds. It’s a journey through an array of broken beat vibes, featuring notable contributions from Bembe Segue, LyricL, and Oliver Night of CoOp Presents. This unique fusion is a musical experience not to be missed.

Nat Birchall’s upcoming EP draws inspiration from mid-1970s Jamaican music—especially the drum machine work by Lee Perry, Aston Family Man Barrett, and Sly Stone in the USA—as well as the instrumentals and dubs by Keith Hudson and Count Ossie. One not to miss.