Having blessed us with his brilliant É Soul Cultura compilation series, DJ and promoter Luke Una presents Everything Above The Sky, a collection that delves into his expansive and diverse tastes. Every track is a gem as Una throws the net wide, flicking through his collection to bring together psychedelic soul, Brazilian ballads, acid folk, spiritual jazz, and more in a harmonious blend. In a nutshell, it’s a must listen!

The Tenderlonious-led jazz quartet Ruby Rushton resurfaced last week after a three-year silence with “‘Stapodia”, a dazzling return from the band. Opening with an infectious downtempo groove in 4/4 and an irresistible horn riff, the track hooks listeners into Ruby Rushton’s trademark twist: an audacious leap into a strutting 5/4 beat. Vibrant horns, thrilling sax, and trumpet solos build to a dazzling drum breakdown, return to the main melody, and end crisply. It’s a beautiful composition that was well worth the wait.

Acquaint yourself with Akira Umeda and his explorative new album, which hits the mark from top to tail. Gueixa is a follow-up to last year’s Akira Umeda’s (1988-2018) double LP. In his latest creation, you’ll find a carefully stitched tapestry of homemade field recordings, zen drones, otherworldly vocal experiments, and reimagined samples from his vast sound archive. Over its nearly 60-minute runtime, you’re pulled into a thrilling loop of ups and downs, your senses alive with the constant back-and-forth between gentle calmness and brooding intensity. It’s all about the dynamic shift, keeping you on your toes and ensuring you don’t get too comfortable or bored!

Consider yourself introduced to Knats. The quintet’s new track “Tortuga (For Me Mam)” sees them weaving cinematic strings with funk-inspired basslines and breakbeat drumming, tapping into their dance and electronic roots. The result is a robust, up-tempo rhythm that pirouettes through intricate arrangements, featuring sparkling trumpet solos and nimble keyboard work. Released via Gearbox Records, stream the new single below.

Elliot Galvin teaming up with Ruth Goller and Sebastian Rochford—sounds promising. It’s even better than that! From Beneath is the perfect symphony of musical minds: Galvin’s inventive piano lines, Goller’s haunting vocals and visceral electric bass prowess and Rochford’s percussive genius. Press play on a musical collaboration you never knew you needed—but now can’t live without!