Alice Auer combines forward thinking RnB with delicate Jazz vocals in stunning new single ‘Shadow’. Rich piano chords, crisp hip hop drums and a smooth but subtle bass line combine for a relaxed groove that allows plenty of room for Alice’s goosebump-inducing vocals to shine. Produced and co-written by Sam Wills, ‘Shadow’ sees Alice take an exciting step towards a slightly more electronic sound than her previous releases. We don’t know about you but we can’t wait to hear more ..read more

We’re extremely excited to premiere ‘Wind’, the first glimpse at the forthcoming Something EP from producer and guitarist Izzy Fielding. Emotive keys, crisp hip hop drums and delicate layers of atmosphere combine with Izzy’s stunning guitar work for a laid back affair that’s bursting with soul. If you’re a fan of this keep your eyes peeled for the full EP which drops December 13th ..read more

A year ago, in a house in Coburg in Melbourne’s suburbia, Surprise Chef laid down nine tracks that would become their debut LP ‘All News Is Good News’, which released on the 8th of November. The result is an eclectic journey treading the lines of instrumental soul, jazz, and funk that draws deeply from the past, but moves powerfully toward a very exciting future.  Title track ‘All News Is Good News’ highlights the band’s delightful blend of lush harmony, soulful grooves, and floating melodies all sitting smoothly in a subtly raw, analogue sonic palette. All of which together craft a unique a ..read more

Hungarian producer and multi-instrumentalist Àbáse brings mellow, soulful R&B with a strong hip hop touch on his track ‘Too Close’, featuring the smooth vocals of Call Me Unique. The tune’s classic half-swung drum groove lays the foundation for colourful keys, tasteful guitar guitar textures, and lush horn lines, while Call Me Unique’s rich voice weaves between the layers stitched together by the Budapest-based producer.  The track is off ’Àbáse’s new EP ‘Elevate’, which features three more great cuts, which was originally recorded back in 2016 and has now been released by Berlin label L ..read more

Ego Ella May continues to show why she exists in a musical world of her own with her latest single “Girls Don’t Always Sing About Boys.” The South London artist has cultivated a reputation of producing captivating music that consistently resists expectations. The new release is no different as she pushes back against certain strands of sexism as well as broader trends of complacency in the quest for truth. With a tastefully minimal production from Eun, Ego Ella May delivers journal entry style lyrics as she examines femininity in society and the music industry. Her message stretches into broa ..read more

It’s a cold, drizzly November evening in East London – perfect conditions for ducking into a surprisingly cosy warehouse and being warmed by the grooves of Brighton’s finest future soul band, Yakul. Soulful duo Ka-li open proceedings at the Pickle Factory. ‘KUDOS’ is my favourite of the songs from their recent Pipe Dream EP – Indigo Lily’s effortless vocals shimmer over Sam Posener’s guitar – which would also look effortless were it not for the incredible stank faces. Soaring production accompanies stunning closing songs ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ & unreleased ‘Be Alright’. The stage becomes ..read more

Brighton-based singer songwriter, guitarist and producer Natty Reeves drops his debut album Condition and our pick of the bunch is ‘Living Lonely’.   Produced by fellow DeepMatter label artist and drummer Simon Jefferis, ‘Living Lonely’ is perhaps the most high energy track from across the album with fizzing drums, charming blasts of brass and rich guitar textures providing the canvas for Natty’s timeless vocal and smart lyricism.    If you enjoyed this we urge you to take the time to listen to the full album through in it’s entirety, it’s up there with our favourite albums of 2019 ..read more

US beatmaker and keys extraordinaire Pantology returns with the second single from his forthcoming EP 2Q19. Smooth soulful keys, a crisp fizzing Hip Hop beat and a zany groove-heavy bass line combine for a track that strikes the perfect balance between live instrumentation and electronic production. We don’t know about you but we can’t wait to hear the rest of the EP ..read more

UK producer and guitarist Beau Diako releases his debut EP and our pick of the bunch is ‘Flamingo,’ featuring the prolific Jordan Rakei. Bright layers of intricate guitar work flutter through a soundscape of bouncy percussion and smooth soulful vocals for a track that’s bursting at the seams with colour.  In his own words “Flamingo is probably the closest I can get to making a pop song. It was written quite a few years ago and was one of the first full tracks I made and produced. I was still in a zone of trying to make music that was bright and accessible after a previous project, and want ..read more

18 year old multi-instrumentalist and composer Ethan French impresses with new single ‘Tell Me.’ Currently studying musical composition at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, it’s both amazing and depressing to learn that Ethan not only composes and sings but also plays piano, drums, guitar, bass and ukulele.  This musicality comes to the fore in his new single ‘Tell Me’ which combines bright jazzy keys, pitch perfect harmonies and lively percussion for a track that sparkles with creativity and colour. We’re not sure about you but we can’t wait to hear more from this talent ..read more