The second single from Dutch singer-songwriter Su. continues to keep expectations high for the upcoming release of her debut EP. With 'If All' having been released in June of this year and 'Hooked' unveiled this month, 'Nothing is Neutral' looks poised to deliver something incredibly special over the course of its planned five tracks. Backed by an all-star ensemble including production by Vincent Helbers (Seravince/Flowriders), drums by Richard Spaven and bass by Robin Mullarkey, 'Hooked' continues to build upon the fantastic introduction that was 'If All' - a sublime ballad that teased the future soul soundscape typically associated with a Helbers production and one that was beautifully brought to life by Su.'s terrific vocal. 'Hooked' sees Su. plunge herself deeper into nu-jazz realms to sensational effect. With two fantastic tracks now under her belt, it would seem that Su. can do little wrong as we enthusiastically edge that little bit closer towards 'Nothing is Neutral'.
Marking the third in a run of singles that have spanned a four-month period, we're always thrilled to get our hands on new music from the boundlessly creative and imaginative German drummer and producer, Mathis "Magro" Grossman. A string of independent releases including beat tapes, standalone singles and two full-length albums initially served as the introduction to Magro's sonic hip-hop-meets-nu-jazz-meets-electronica universe with his debut through the revered Sonar Kollektiv label eventually coming in late-2024 via his eclectic EP 'Tokyo Tree'. And while we eagerly await his inclusion on the upcoming Jazzanova remix project - heralding their 2002 milestone project 'In Between' - this year's single releases including 'When I Grow Up', 'Many Changes' (featuring Telemakus) and 'Sleepwalking' have proved more than adequate accompaniment in the meantime. Alongside featured guitarist Tom Ford, Magro's current trio is further comprised of frequent collaborator Martin Lüdicke on keys and bassist Francesco Beccaro who have been creating some outstanding music together this year.
Courtesy of her range of releases through the Australian label Low Key Source, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist GC O'Connor unveils a fantastic new single in line with her affections for neo-soul and jazz-tinged R&B with 'Sunday Best'. Through past releases including her debut single 'Love on High' and the swift follow-up with the EP, 'Soul Lament', O'Connor has already mastered the art of creating sublime and imaginative musical backdrops that bring to the fore everything that the Sydney native excels at - inspired production, elegant instrumentation and an excellent and compelling vocal. O'Connor's notable career to date has seen her grace stages alongside Children of Zeus and Joyce Wrice while her own releases have seen her name included amongst other Australian acts who continue to present rousing perspectives of contemporary soul music. 'Sunday Best' serves as another wonderful entry into GC O'Connor's burgeoning catalogue which we hope to see flourish as the years pass.
The bassist, keyboardist and producer Shingo Suzuki unveils a wonderful new track with current single 'Green Eyes' through Origami Productions. The Tokyo-based artist has long showcased an outstanding perspective of hip-hop and jazz-inspired productions dating back to his more sample-based and beat tape-inspired debut, 'The Abstract Truth' (2008). Outside of his work as a band member for the alternative R&B and synth-pop trio Ovall, Suzuki's extensive musical credits include a litany of collaborations for Japanese-based artists including work with Hanah, Coin Banks, Laidbook and Kenichi Takemoto. A series of standalone Shingo Suzuki specific singles would follow in the years since, many showcasing the excellent vocals of Ruri Matsumura, with some demonstrating Suzuki's own instrumental compositions. Current single 'Green Eyes' features Suzuki delivering a fantastic jazz outing with a scintillating production. Despite the extensive array of music there is out there bearing the name Shingo Suzuki, his Bandcamp page seems to feature a collection of tracks that reserve just that little extra sprinkle of magic for his own endeavours making his Bandcamp page compulsory exploring.
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