Treat your taste buds to these mouthwatering leftovers!
We’ve got five fantastic new releases that we’re eager to share with you! Unfortunately, we haven’t had the opportunity to write a detailed article about them yet. So, here they are in a more digestible size through our “Leftovers” feature. This week, new music from Troth, Adrian Sherwood, Sultan Stevenson, and more. Go ahead and savour these five delicious delights.
Like a garden in perpetual twilight, Troth’s latest single, ‘Unfinished Rose’, is a captivating meander through ambient synth pop that blooms with a lushness. The title track from their forthcoming album finds the duo dancing between organic and electronic, a juxtaposition they navigate with finesse. The album lands on the 30th of May, and that date can’t come soon enough. Wrap your ears around the title track for now.
Adrian Sherwood drops ‘The Grand Designer’, a four-track EP in the On-U Sound’s famous ‘disco plate’ series, out 13th June. The lead single, title track, is out, teasing an upcoming album with groovy rhythms and Sherwood’s signature effect-laden sound.
Gerardo Frisina’s latest offering, ‘In Sight Vol’ 1, invites “listeners into a world where sophistication meets spontaneity, reminiscent of the old school Brighton Jazz Rooms, where the air was always thick with the promise of Frisina’sme. Tracks like op “ner ‘Minrondo’ and ‘Desejar’ feel like a carefully curated journey, inviting listeners to sway and move, embodying the very essence of dancefloor jazz. Elsewhere, ‘Some Soul’ and ‘O Soñho’ offer a more mellow vibe. Frisina proves once again that he is a master of his craft, leaving us eager for Vol . 2.
If you haven’t yet heard of Sultan Stevenson, consider this your official introduction to a rising star in the European jazz scene. His second album, ‘El Roi’ (‘God of Sight’), is a dazzling showcase of jazz fusion that highlights his impressive musicianship and offers a deep narrative that resonates on multiple levels. Stevenson’s musical storytelling is poignant, touching on the human experience with a personal and universal sensitivity. His jazzy exploration of faith and identity is profound yet easily accessible. Notes that might initially seem simple carry a weight that lingers, encouraging repeated listens to appreciate their depth fully. So find a cosy spot, and let ‘El Roi’ treat your ears to an enlightening and entertaining trip. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
Poppy Daniels is making waves in the jazz scene with her debut EP, ‘Keep on Going’. Rich brass tones, wandering sax notes, intricate guitar work, lush string arrangements, smooth piano lines and subtle brushwork on the drums are the order of the day. Daniels’ trumpet shines with a bright, expressive timbre, effortlessly weaving between talented players like Allexa Nava, Eddie Lee, James Akers, Marysia Osu and more. The sound is lush and vibrant, making the EP a delightful listen from start to finish.
