Sushitech continue to celebrate the depth and breadth of their catalogue with another 15th anniversary reissue in the form of this surefooted two-tracker from Delano Smith and Norm Talley. This is the sweet spot where Detroit house and Detroit techno intertwine, leading in with the dreamy haze and steady trucking groove of 'Constellation'. 'Detroit 2-Step' has a spicier demeanour which artfully merges sultry sax with an ear-snagging riff which sounds organic and metallic all at once. Again, the groove is locked down and impossible to shake off course, making this heady club tackle for those who want to season their set with some of the finest rollers in the game.

Social Joy records is very pleased to present Burkina Azza's debut Album "Wari bo" a musical tale that covers every aspect of Burkina Azza's values and world view. The album takes us to the very soul of Burkina Faso, giving us a taste of the deep connection of the artists to the beauty and culture of this country. The Burkinabe collective, from Nayerina in the Djibasso region, was born from a lineage of Balafonist and Percussionist musicians called "The Griots", often referred to as a "living archive of the people's traditions". "Wari bo" was Produced in January 2020 on the brink of the coronavirus pandemic in Ouagadougou after Label owner Guilhem Monin discovered an outstanding street performance via the African Drumming Facebook group. Two years later, this release is the result of a friendship and love of music that connects two continents and travels across borders, space and time.

Hungarian jazz maestro Gabor Szabo has a cult following, and for good reason. His take on the timeless genre is tinged with Eastern reflection and late night psychedelics that make him one of the most original guitarists of his generation. Dreams is his masterpiece from 1968, and one that has been hard and expensive to buy for decades. It came when he had already found fame thanks to his exceptional Spellbinder album and many years playing on the US West Coast. Jazz, pop, Gypsy, Indian, and Asian fusions all feature and sound as fresh today as they did back then.

Bruno Pronsato is one of minimal's more characterful producers and for that reason he has survived the passage of time better than the genre itself, in some ways. This new album comes on the always reliably excellent Perlon label and across nine track it explores succulent synth symphonies, abstract sound design and cinematic grooves that will make for tripped out 5am club experiences as well as they will stand up to close home listening on a good set of headphones. The arrangements here are often sparse, but the atmospheres are always full and absorbing, making it another fine entry into this artist's catalogue.

Dutch artist Sander van Dijck is the man behind the San Holo, and someone who is known for joining the dots between electronic and indie music. He does that again here on a bumper 20 track album that explores analogue sounds, soft vocals and some mature alt-rock sojourns. It is a grown up album and fine follow up to his romantic 2018 debut Album1 with some of the same lush chord work but more sophisticated structures. Richly emotional but never sentimental, the artist says it is largely an album that address the feelings one has in the aftermath of a relationship.

The Glades label here serves an all-time classic from the extensive back catalogue of the legendary Miami songstress Gwen McCrae. '90% Of Me Is You' has been infinitely sampled by hip-hop giants Large Professor, Mobb Deep and more, and is a top rare groove gem that is always in demand. Here its languid guitar and classy strings, and Gwen's sultry vocals, are backed by a version by Vanessa Kendrick that is reusing but retains the seductive feel and buttery smooth late night soul vibe. Either of these will melt plenty of hearts.

RECOMMENDED It's 1982 and the band Bad Brains have already been playing on the road for three years, getting "unofficially banned" from Washington D.C. clubs (hence the song title 'Banned in D.C.') and generally sticking their flag in what was the relatively unchartered territory we now know and love as hardcore punk. Cue the long-awaited debut album, self-titled of course, released on cassette only (long before that was a sign of retro-loving hipsters), and destined to soundtrack many a night at the legendary CBGBs. Often referred to as The Yellow Tape, Bad Brains is Bad Brains at their rawest and least apologetic. Their first release that was longer than a single, it's at once a throwback to the formative years of both band and (sub)genre, and also a great example of how little things date when they are genuinely honest.

DJ Trace's 'Spy Technologies' series has come a long way since its 2002 inception. The original comp was a neurofunk milestone, and deftly justified Trace's status as a drum n' bass pioneer, run through with spy imagery and themes. Now on its eighth instalment, the DSCI4 sub-imprint has become increasingly star-studded, with Trace now curating the first 4-track selection from the upcoming LP. Straddling dutty jungle ('War Torn') to rap-sampling neuro rollers ('Thunderin'), one can only describe this EP as audio-nunjitsu, scoping out the desert compound for insider info on the full-length. Out on limited blueberry-coloured vinyl, it's an apt soundtrack for your next reconnaissance mission.