Review: Colin Curtis Presents another superb EP here which has been put together "to enlighten the listener to the two very different sides of this project." On the A-side, Stefano De Santis showcases a vintage spiritual jazz side with Afrobeats and plenty of funk in the drums. On the flip is a more broken boogie vibe with big disco strings courtesy of The Sunlight Orchestra. It's a life-affirming sound that fills you with sunshine and then last of all comes an Eastern Bloc Extension of 'Barra Nova' that rides on lush broken-beats all lit up by lush chords.
Review: Thanks to their superb collaborative album "Atemporal", many are now fully aware of the joint musical explorations of French band Cotonete and Brazilian singer Di Melo. That wasn't the case in early summer 2018 when their first single, "A.E.I.O.U", landed in stores. The record became a sleeper hit, was later remixed by Dimitri From Paris and is now given the re-press treatment. The original version (side A) is an inspired fusion of warm, breezy Brazilian disco and jaunty jazz-funk with one of the strongest, catchiest choruses we've heard in years. It's utterly ace all told, as is the more spacey and synth-laden B-side "Dub" mix. If you don't already own a copy, do yourself a favour and grab one of these.
Review: Afroterraneo Music founder Kiko Navarro steps up for his label next release, but not before enlisting the help of friends and fellow Balearic and house dons DJ Pippi and Willie Graff. Their classy Tempistica Mistica EP offers up a pair of richly percussive and Afro-Latin tinged house cuts that are primed and ready for deployment on the most cultured dance floors. 'N'Fumbei' is a warming shuffler that echoes the work of Fred P, 'Esanah' is more heavy and percussive with its weighty kicks making a lasting mark. 'N'Fumbeats' closes down with a fat, bouncy rhythm brought to life with loose and organic perc.
Richard X - "I Come To Fete" (Sentinel Island Disco mix) (6:22)
Image Band - "Soca Party" (6:03)
Peter Humphrey - "Soca Fire" (5:57)
Image Band - "Don't Give Up" (Sentinel Island edit) (7:26)
Big Stitch - "Soca Jam" (4:27)
Dabs In Fifth - "Stepping Out" (4:22)
Review: Sentinel Island Disco's latest release revives a collection of sought-after soca tracks, blending raw 90s soca house with reggae, calypso, and disco influences. The compilation features cuts like Richard X's 'I Come To Fete (Sentinel Island Mix)', a vibrant opener that sets the tone with its dynamic energy. 'Soca Party' by Image Band brings infectious rhythms perfect for the dancefloor, while Peter Humphrey's 'Soca Fire' ignites with fiery percussion and joyful melodies. Other standouts include Image Band's 'Don't Give Up (Sentinel Island Edit)' and Big Stitch's 'Soca Jam', both offering driving grooves that embody the celebratory spirit of soca. Remastered for vinyl, this release offers a fresh take on these classic tracks, with a booklet celebrating the genre's rich heritage.
Digital Justice - "Theme From "It's All Gone Pearshaped"" (12:12)
Dorothy Ashby - "For Some We Loved" (4:04)
Frantz Tuernal - "Koultans" (5:55)
Review: Melodies International is a real favourite label here at Juno HQ, headed up famously by Floating Points and finds including Mafalda. The third volume of their Melodies record Club is as good as anything the label has put out to date: it features a trio of jazz cuts selected by the one and only Hunee. First is Digital Justice's 'Theme From "It's All Gone Pearshaped"', a 13 minute live jam packed with synth action. On the flip is a spiritual piece from harpist Dorothy Ashby and Frantz Tuernal's 'Koultans'. Says Hunee, "these three distinct pieces of music tap into different layers of my memory."
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