One glance at Squama Recordings’ discography will tell you that this is a label that only deals in next-level music! Whether it’s the experimental electronic stylings of Damian Dalla Torre or the rich vocal jazz of Enji, each release is of exceptional quality. So, here we are with their newest exceptional offering in the form of Ludwig Wandinger’s debut as Sanguis, Wounding. Raw, intimate and built from unedited first‑take recordings, Wandinger weaves dark ambient currents with piano fragments that appear and dissolve, leaving the listener suspended in a half‑dream. Some tracks carry imperfections (room noise, footsteps, uneven levels), as Wandinger casually recorded on his phone in spaces ranging from a friend’s flat in Neukölln to his family home in rural Bavaria. ‘Missing’ opens with an ambient haze. The rawness of the recording makes absence itself feel audible. ‘New Back There’ pivots between distorted and raw, leaning into imperfection. ‘Feather’ maintains a light, fragile touch, yet tinged with melancholy, before ‘Eli’ gently closes, like a lullaby. Sanguis is an excellent addition to the Squama family and deserves your attention.

This is the third album by the Thessaloniki-based jazz ensemble Yako Trio, and they’ve added Harris Lambrakis and James Wylie into the mix. The footprints of past greats like Yussef Lateef, McCoy Tyner (‘Mr. McCoy’), and John Coltrane are Woven throughout the album, serving as a guiding force for the ensemble’s improvisational East-meets-West journeys. Lambrakis (ney) and Wylie (sax) bring fresh dimensions to the trio’s usual drum, piano, bass sound, enriching both its textural depth and expressive range. ‘Kloutzoa’ and ‘Impromptu’ are worth the price of admission alone. Actually, add the Lateef-esque vibes of ‘Speaking Voice’ to the list as well! It’s a joy to listen to and look at, as the Beetroot Design artwork is also stunning!

If you didn’t know already, we fell head over heels in love with Ex Generation’s first album, ‘The Napoli Exchange’ ( see review here). Now the duo of Lewis Moody and Ziggy Zeitgeist hop on board a 14-hour flight and land in the Indian “City of Dreams”, Mumbai. Their latest exchange is a slice of stylish, flawlessly executed disco-funk endeavour that blends traditional Indian Classical with the vocals of Vinay Sugatha Ramadasan and Anuja Zokarkar. Groovy, energetic disco heaters rub shoulders with cinematic drama and even some new-age and acid-jazz vibes thrown in for good measure. Essential listening!

Greg Foat continues to give Misha Panfilov a run for his money with his third album release of the year. On ‘6 Days in Leysin’, Foat trades the melody-led chamber jazz of ‘Opening Time’ (see review here) for a wintery Alpine session of spiritual jazz, Italian library funk, ambient, and new-age synth sounds. With Moses Boyd, Alex Burke and the legendary Elie Ghersinu joining Foat at the sunny alpine resort village, piano keys whisper in the breeze, drum beats bounce off the peaks, basslines roll in the spray of snow, and guitar strums bend and twist like your skis cutting through powder. Standouts include ‘Oxygene des Alps’, ‘Source de Bryon’, ‘Mountain Cat’, and ‘Leo and Marina’. An album to savour without distractions.

Kara‑Lis Coverdale has had an incredible 2025, releasing three full‑length albums in just one year. After an eight‑year break—maybe she was saving up all this lovely music—Coverdale came back in May with From Where You Came and then in September with A Series of Actions in a Sphere Forever. Now, her latest release, Changes in Air, wraps up this burst of creativity. The album’s beautiful, patient, and immersive tracks make it a must-listen. We’ve had it on repeat all day, and we think you will too once you press play.