A first-time replica re-issue of a highly sought-after, rare Brazilian MPB / Funk nugget from 1974. Brazilian 7″ singles or compacts sometimes get a bit overlooked outside of the world of avid Brazilian collectors and DJs, but here are where some of the most exquisite jewels of Brazil’s rich musical … read more
These are the 1BTN DJ Selections going into the month of April. Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Floating Points Promises feat. Pharaoh Sanders & London Symphony Orchestra (Luaka Bop) Like most people, when I heard that Floating Points was releasing an album with Pharoah Sanders and … read more
Hauke Freer and Matthias Reiling AKA Session Victim have an unparalleled energy and passion that translates into their renowned live performances and vinyl-only DJ sets. They bring a sense of fun and unrivalled energy to their shows, which instantly connects with any crowd in front of them and their charming … read more
Hifi Sean gets his hands on a dusty old tape that had the golden vocal of the ultimate soul diva Loleatta Holloway singing the Style Council classic ‘Shout to the Top’ which was recorded and released by Fire Island in 1998. Fire Island are of course English house music duo, … read more
Vibraphonist, producer, composer, and educator, Victor Mendoza of Mexican origin, is considered one of the greatest artists of international recognition in the genre of Latin jazz and world percussion by critics around the world. His career as a performer includes performances with his own group and with artists such as … read more
The Spaces Between were formed out of creative studio sessions in the summer of 2020 and comprises of bona fide house legend Terry Farley, electronic music producer Wade Teo and renowned author and co-owner of Club Chi’ll Records, Ian ‘Snowy’ Snowball. The idea for ‘Ghosts’ came from Terry’s idea to … 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
Rosie Turton’s musical path is defined by her unwavering desire to explore new territories: sounds, cultures, textures and collaborations, she’s always open to discoveries. A mainstay of the new London Jazz scene, Rosie started the trombone at age 11. She grew up listening to a lot of jazz and was … read more
Recorded at ‘The House of IMIZWA’ studios, reggae artist and Asian Dub Foundation frontman Ghetto Priest teams up with Carlton ‘Bubbler’ Ogilvie to produce and unleash his fresh reggae take of the mighty Aaron Neville’s iconic 1973 rare groove classic ‘Hercules’. With Mr Ogilvie on keyboards, Ital Horns on brass … 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