Leftover Links: Record Label Releases 4
It’s time for more Leftover Links featuring music from Jakarta Records and Illect Recordings.
Category: R&B
7 Reasons Why Khruangbin @ Villain Is The Best Live Gig
Khruangbin live at Villain for Pitchfork is the best ever. Here are 7 reasons why.
VIDEO: Thundercat - Dragonball Durag
Thundercat is on the prowl in the video for his newest single, Dragonball Durag.
Rhye - Needed
The track is from Rhye’s latest album, Spirit. There I was watching a football match and the incidental music at the end reminded me of a Rhye song. Then I remembered they had a new album out, so I gave it a spin. And it was literally what I needed. Great segue. Needed is a …
RKZ - Impossible feat. Sonni Mai
The RKZ/Handbook partnership serves up an “Impossible” delight with guest vocalist Sonni Mai. Understated imagery is a beautiful art form. The concept fuelled decades of art in the mid-20th century and minimalism is all the rage today. When RKZ and Handbook weave their musical threads, the finished product is indicative of that style. But with added …
Noah & Shagabond - Arouse
Noah & Shagabond keep it wavy with their collaborative effort, Arouse. “We decided to meet up in Toronto for some studio time last September. I had a bunch of beats I had been working on over the summer that I was really excited to show Noah, but only one really stood out at the time. …
Leftover Links: Record Label Releases
Leftover Links has returned after a lengthy hiatus with links from Illect Recordings and Jakarta Records.
ross & clement - coastin
Facebook sucks but sampling groups offer well-needed gems such as ross & clement’s coastin. coastin is a smooth R&B meal with all the 90s-style trimmings. Groove is the main ingredient helped by the sample, Soul II Soul’s Back To Life. There’s a sense of indulgence too, with rich textures and a slow syrupy tempo. Actually, …
Interview: Aria Jay
We interviewed Aria Jay about her latest release, Growth. Pink isn’t at the top of my favourite colour list but it’s starting to grow on me thanks to Aria Jay. The pastel rose hues of her Instagram are a perfect accompaniment for a brilliant musician. Aside from her visual aesthetic, Aria is a beautiful vocalist …
Leo Napier - Before I Go Away (Le Wanderer Remix)
Leo Napier gets the remix treatment by Le Wanderer on latest single Before I Go Away. A move from the US to Ladbroke Grove may puzzle some but there’s no mistaking Leo Napier’s vocal qualities. The US-born London-based singer has made a bit of a name for himself, lending his talents to Gramatik’s Native Son …