Fall is almost over already, and I’ve missed sharing my favorite music for the past two months, so I’m gonna play catch-up on this one and have an extra big list to share.
The Diasonics – Ornithology
This album is so good! I didn’t know who The Diasonics were, and I bet you don’t either (they’re Russian for crying out loud), so here is a bit from their Bandcamp:
With their very signature blend of cinematic funk, Eastern-flavored melodies, instrumental hip-hop and analog soul, The Diasonics have carved out a unique space in the global funk scene. “Ornithology” marks a new chapter: inspired by recurring avian themes in their surroundings, from trains and stations to local folklore and the cries of birds circling their studio, the record channels ideas of movement and freedom, both thematically and musically.
“The theme of birds and ornithology emerged all by itself – we simply began noticing birdlike names all around us: trains and stations, shops, places, people’s surnames, books, and films,” the band says. “We got our hands on some vintage synthesizers and have been tuning oscillators while listening to the cries of seagulls flying around the factory where our studio was based. The ideas of flight, freedom, and space became central to the new album’s music.”
Okonski – Entrance Music
Another new artist I had never heard of until this past month. A perfect soundtrack for October.
Chronixx – Exile
It’s been so long since Chronixx released an album. A recluse no doubt, but so happy he’s back. And 17 tracks too, a long one!
Harvey Sutherland – Debt
I don’t know much about Harvey Sutherland, but I know I like their music. A mix of house and funk and tons of energy.
Makèz – Arriving Home Elsewhere
Never heard of Makèz before either, but I dig it. A lot. Here is a bit about them from Bandcamp:
“Arriving Home Elsewhere moves between the energy of house, and the freedom of jazz. Sometimes this blends seamlessly, while sometimes this stands boldly apart. We asked ourselves, ‘’could these worlds live together on one record?’’. We chose to trust our instinct, and work without compromise. Wanting to unite musical scenes, sounds and friends. By collaborating with artists with different styles & stories, the album becomes a meeting point of voices where ‘home’ is something created together, constantly redefining. It may sound familiar, yet unexplored.” – Makèz
Cookin’ On 3 Burners – Cookin’ The Books
Another new artist for me. Music jams and they seem just like a group of great musicians having a blast.
The Barr Brothers – Let it Hiss
This one really hits the country/indie rock sweet spot for me.
Mel Blue – nomorejacketsplease
With influences from the underground bass music we were surrounded by, it is full of breakbeats, fast tempos, and atmospheric synthesisers. All intermingled with the euphoric chord progressions and hook centred song writing we have always loved.”
Soundtracking my school drop-offs for days now…
Nightmares on Wax – Echo45 Sound System
Over three decades, Warp Records longest serving artist George Evelyn better known as Nightmares On Wax, is back with a new project. Echo45 Sound System is a mixtape mashup of the roots of sound system culture, blending soul, dub, hip-hop, and consciousness into one heavy mix.
This can just be on repeat as far as I’m concerned.
Blue Earth Sound – Cicero Nights
Instrumental jazz at its finest.
De La Soul – Cabin In The Sky
Last but definitely not least. This album is really good.
Other albums that I’ve been jamming to:
- Cut Copy – Moments
- Ami Taf Ra – The Prophet and The Madman
- Venna – MALIK
- Jamie Leeming – Sequent
- Yoni Mayraz – Dogs Bark Babies Cry
- Che Noir – No Validation
- K-Lone – sorry i thought you were someone else
- Makaya McCraven – OFF THE RECORD!
- Shad – Start Anew
- Niko Is & J. Rawls – The Optimist’s Son
- The Expert – Vivid Visions
- Myka 9 & Blu – God Takes Care Of Babies & Fools
Remember to support the artists you love, and if you want to peruse some of the previous new music posts from this year, do it!
🗒 Featured image from Nightmares on Wax Echo45 Sound System
Comments welcome!