“If Jungle was for sort of Friday nights, then Loaded Honey for Sunday mornings.”
J Lloyd (member of Jungle and Loaded Honey)
I missed posting my favorite albums last month, so this is a double-feature of what I’ve been listening to while on sabbatical. I’ve got a LOT in here to share as I probably had more time than usual to comb through music, and I’ve probably left some off that I’ll add back later. My ear has been bending to a lot of jazz/electronic/soul music of late, but I still am on the hip-hop train and the occasional indie rock, ambient, and country kicks too.
Here are my favorite albums from June and July, enjoy!
Barry Can’t Swim – Loner
New (to me, this is their second album though) electronic artist who reminds me of Bonobo, Four Tet, and Jamie XX. This album is phenomenal.
Loaded Honey – Love Made Trees
Side project from members of Jungle. So cool and happy and soulful. One my favorite albums of the year.
Open Mike Eagle – Neighborhood Gods Unlimited
Low-key beats and rhymes from an artist who has such great taste with everything they do. Gets better with each listen.
Jazz Is Dead – Dom Salvador JID024
Love this series and this entry in particular.
Kokoroko – Tuff Times Never Last
This jazz crew doesn’t miss.
Dam Swindle – Open
Electronic dance music and surprisingly soulful and jazzy. So good.
A/S/L – Live From Selby
Another electronic artist I’ve really been digging.
Hayden Pedigo – I’ll Be Waving As You Drive Away
Instrumental guitar music that feels like a perfect soundtrack for most anything.
WheelUp – Inner Light
Cool electronic jazz fusion sound here reminding me of Nicolay.
Greg Foat & Forest Law – Midnight Wave
Greg Foat is one of my favorite jazz musicians. This one is so good.
Midnight Generation – Tender Love
Dance music with soul.
Robert Glasper – Let Go
Really beautiful ambient/soul/jazz album perfect for early mornings and late nights.
Facta – GULP
Great electronic music to drive around to.
Yuno – Blest
Great pop/rock jamz.
Leroi Conroy – A Tiger’s Tale
Funky soul instrumental music.
Suzallo – The Quiet Year
Rock music that’s got a bit of a retro 90s feel. Love it!
Chris Lake – Chemistry
Electronic dance/trance gem.
JJ Whitefield – Off The Grid
Instrumental guitar and beats.
Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Ridiculous raps and beats that bump = best played as loud as possible.
Kenn Starr & Kev Brown – COLD
Good hip-hop.
Eric Hilton – Midnight Ragas
Just like the title suggest, chilled out lowfi beats.
I love discovering new music and hope sharing my finds inspires you to check out something different (and support the artists you love). Happy listening. ✌️
🗒 Featured image of Loaded Honey – Credit: Mason Rose
Comments welcome!