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Event Preview: TUN feat. DUB FX + Kensaye @ The Gig Space at Peckham Levels (London; Friday, 17th May 2024)

On Friday, the 17th of May, Peckham Levels is set to amp up the volume with an electrifying night headlined by the trailblazing ensemble TUN (Torino Unlimited Noise) featuring no less than Dub FX, and Kensaye as the opening act. TUN (Torino Unlimited Noise), the boundary-pushing ensemble is here to redefine your music experience. Hailing from Turin, Italy, they’re not your typical jazz cats. TUN spices up their compositions with techno wizardry. The trio, comprised of Gianni Denitto on sax, Fabio […]...

Interview: Q&A with Matt Mansfield – Hunting for Subtle Things; Piper Street Sound on Mood, Texture, and Collaboration (May 2024)

Whether you know him as Matt Mansfield or by his stage name Piper Street Sound, his open-minded, dedicated and welcoming approach to music has made him a standout figure in the global beats and reggae scenes. His time with the ZZK family and his deep commitment to reggae and dub, both as a musician and a producer, have solidified his reputation for delivering both vibrant Latin rhythms and electrifying Afro-Caribbean vibes. Under the Piper Street Sound alias, Matt’s recent remix […]...

Event Preview & Playlist: Indonesian Music Expo 2024 (Ubud, Indonesia; Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th May 2024)

If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Bali this week, make your way to Ubud for the Indonesian Music Expo (IMEX), a four-day festival immersing you in the diverse sounds and rhythms of Indonesia. Now in its fourth edition and organised by dedicated and forward-looking musicologist Franki Raden, IMEX showcases an array of musical talent from across Indonesia’s 17,000 islands, reflecting the nation’s rich cultural mosaic. This year, the festival continues to highlight both traditional and contemporary Indonesian music, […]...

Podcast: Mobile Recording Journey –
Albanian & Greek Grooves PART 3

Ady and Kasia, our good friends behind the Hit the Road Music Studio adventure, spent two years during the pandemic in Morocco, operating a mobile recording studio where they produced over 120 songs and supported local artists. Catch a new episode of their journey and if you can, chip in to help them wrap up their their GoFundMe fundraiser. They’re just a few steps away from kick-starting their Music Production School in Morocco! This episode transitions from Morocco to Albania […]...

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Album Review: Kaya Project – Transforming Sorrow [Self-released; February 2024]

Kaya Project is a duo comprising musicians Sebastian James Taylor and Natasha Chamberlain, who have been blending oriental motifs with reggae rhythms for 20 years. Kaya Project’s music is light and sophisticated, evoking ‘Rastafarian vibrations’ as described by the musicians themselves and is reminiscent of the hot southern sun. Though based in England, their music is soulful and bright, conjuring dreams of warmth and summer—a contrast to the typically colder British climate. The album Transforming Sorrow, released in February 2024, […]...

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