Hippo – BJP

BJP is a dizzying spectrum of electronic synthesis and aggressively effected saxophone that comes together in a form of compelling avant-garde jazz.

ALASKALASKA – Meateater

Combining natty and topical songwriting with layers of musical depth, ALASKALASKA have managed to bring something new to contemporary indie pop with Meateater. 

KOKOROKO – Uman

Uman is an exciting preview of KOKOROKO’s upcoming EP and is a masterful celebration of afrobeat, where jazz and funk combine into something magical. 

Delta Sleep – Dotwork

From their latest album Ghost City, Dotwork is awash with peppy technicality from the Brighton based band that write and perform with sheer creativity and flair.

Yumi Zouma – Persephone

To start a new year, I delve back into an album released just over a year ago from electro-pop ex-pats Yumi Zouma. Persephone is the sort of wide eyed songwriting that can’t help but feel hopeful and spacious. Wonderfully dreamy, and with just the right amount of groove.

Babeheaven – November

I’ve been listening to the dark trip-hop meets indie of November from Babeheaven. The latest from the sparse catalogue of releases from this west London based band.

Laura Misch – I Adore

Two versions of Laura Misch’s I Adore recorded two year apart show the progression and evolution of this talented South East London multi-instrumentalist.

Vulfpeck – Disco Ulysses

From the ridiculously tight rhythm section that is Vulfpeck, I’ve been listening to Disco Ulysses (Instrumental). 

Kadhja Bonet – Second Wind

Deeply personal and rich with soulful melody – I’ve been listening to Second Wind from Kadhja Bonet’s latest album Childqueen, which melds sweeping strings and her signature vocal stylings into a soundtrack that is full of both beauty and wonder.

Ruby Haunt – A Quiet Evening

Understated and chillingly beautiful, Ruby Haunt’s A Quiet Evening blends distant vocals with layers of colourful synthesis.