‘Poetic Justice’ is the new release from south-east London’s rising contemporary soul and funk purveyor Joel Culpepper produced by Tom Misch, taken from his forthcoming debut album ‘Sgt Culpepper’. The accompanying video is directed by London based interdisciplinary artist and poet JulianKnxx. The soulful offering features Prince-like vocal flourishes … read more
With light at the end of tunnel and thoughts of dancing again etching ever closer, Higher Love Recordings first release of 2021 sees them teaming up with Mexican producer Alex Aguayo for some unashamed hands in the air peak time electronic righteousness. The EP comes with 2 different takes on … read more
It was in 2011 that Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene, as Detroit Swindle – they recently changed their monikor to Dam Swindle – Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From … read more
1BTN are super stoked to welcome Nat Birchall to the 1BTN family. Hailed by Gilles Peterson as “one of the best musicians in the UK”, saxophonist Nat Birchall remains one of the UK’s hidden jazz treasures. Playing tenor and soprano saxophones, he is a band leader, composer and arranger ( … read more
It was almost written that Joanna Law would find her way as a talented songstress. Her Mother was a classical singer & teacher, who trained Joanna from an early age. Music was and still is a part of everyday life. Being born in Trinidad; and whilst growing in the womb, … read more
After a flawless debut on the label 2018, Montreal’s Gene Tellem returns to WOLF Music with four, deep, lights-dialled-low, atmospheric voyages for those that like to get down. ‘Ain’t Got Everything’ opens – a late-night cruiser, with the kind of bass whose groove you’ll get lost in and never want … read more
Cosmocities is a French label established in 2019, by Matthieu Soulié-Strougar. Based in Dijon, a city with a culture and history for churning out very decent electronica. In the nineties club l’An-fer was a pioneer for that culture, with Laurent Garnier as resident before he was at The Rex. Cosmocities … read more
The Bunker Buzz Chart is back! These are the new tracks, albums and reissues that are keeping hope alive in the desolate winter landscape of lockdown, according to our DJs at least. Links to Bandcamp pages provided – please support the artists and labels with your patronage where possible. … read more
On Friday 29th Jan 1BTN hosted a truly wonderful and fitting tribute day to celebrate the life and music of the one and only, Phil Asher. There was a full 10 hours of shows from a few of Phil Asher’s nearest and dearest. It was an emotional but very uplifting … read more
This coming Sunday 31st January, 1BTN celebrate the sound of jazz with a selection of shows from some of the movers and shakers, who have helped to develop the movement in the last decade or so. The new breed of jazz artists are unfazed by genre and as such have … read more