Jazz re:freshed are proud to present the third studio album by bassist and composer Daniel Casimir.'Balance'encapsulates 'Big Band Energy', with his signature combination of Classical, Jazz and cinematic sounds.

The albumpays homage to the traditions of big band composition and historical significance whilst illustrating contemporary sensibilities.

This ambitious project explores the balance between two large and full sounds of a big band and a string section and is inspired by icon Wayne Shorter's album'Emanon'which made a deep impression on Casimir during the process of creating the album.

An organic development of Casimir's last critically acclaimed album'Boxed In'which featured a jazz quintet alongside a mini chamber Orchestra and was comprised of a woodwind, brass, with a string quartet,'Balance'is a self produced album that takes his musical vision to the next level in his most ambitious body of work to date, leading 26 musicians.

Recorded in November 2022 at Livingston Studios, in a very conscientious recording process which saw piano, bass, and drums recorded together first, followed by trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and the string section and an all star band that consists of figures from the UK Jazz scene, Cassie Kinoshi, Binker, Nubya Garcia, Rosie Turton, Sheila Maurice-Grey and Jay Phelps to name a few alongside a stunning string section performed by the London Contemporary Orchestra.

The final day of recording enlisted the powerful vocal prowess' of Zola Marcelle and Ria Moran to finesse the masterpiece. The track'Music Not Numbers'is an encouraging call to all musicians to not allow streaming culture to affect their creative process and to continue expanding the intrinsic nature of music. Whereas track,'Search for Goldilocks'explores the second meaning behind the album title 'Balance', which is to seek balance within and discover the qualities in life that are "just right".

TRACK LISTING

1. Music Not Numbers (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra & Chris Maddock)
2. Balance (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra & James Beckwith)
3. I'll Take My Chances (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra, Ria Moran & Binker Golding)
4. Believe (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra)
5. Just A Little Bit (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra)
6. In Search For Goldilocks (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra & James Beckwith)
7. You Know (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra, Zola Marcelle & Nubya Garcia)

With the new acido 038, Budde & Osti from 100 Records present almost a small sample library, which they have called their "experimental playground" - in order to offer listeners an additional listening perspective that allows an insight into their work. A jazz and house-heavy six-track with the experimental highlights of the Trash Archives - a collection of 99 pieces that can be freely downloaded from Bandcamp. All pieces were recorded live in the studio using largely analogue equipment and masterfully mastered here by Mike Grinser.

TRACK LISTING

A1. 40
A2. 13
A3. 36
B1 74
B2. 30
B3. 57

‘Sorrow’ is the third in the ‘Aquarii In Dub’ series from musician and producer Joe Armon-Jones, written and produced by Joe in his own studio and released on his own label Aquarii Records.

Lead single ‘Sorrow’ sees him link up with Nottingham’s Liam Bailey for a single evoking the sound of classic Studio 1 recordings from the golden era of Reggae and dub.

Joe Armon-Jones flexes his versatility by including two additional versions of ‘Sorrow’, one led by Ezra Collective’s James Mollison on sax, and the other lead by himself on keys; both takes reimagine the original track and breathe new life into an already outstanding work.

As well as Liam Bailey and James Mollison, 'Sorrow' features Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson on drums, Nubiyan Twist bassist Luke Wynter, and Mark Mollison guitarist for Loyle Carner and Celeste.

Produced and mixed by Joe Armon-Jones, mastered by Noah Priddle, and released via Armon-Jones own imprint Aquarii Records.

TRACK LISTING

1. Sorrow (feat. Liam Bailey)
2. Sorrowful Dub
3. Sorrowful Horns (feat. James Mollison)
4. Sorrowful Rhodes

Recorded in the early 2000s, Bakr's music fuses the pulse of Libyan pop with R&B and hip-hop influences, bringing the energy of Benghazi to the dance floors of New York in the early 2000s. Cheb Bakr's sound is a unique blend of styles that captures the essence of two worlds and includes production and vocals by Ahmed Ben Ali.

Our journey with Cheb Bakr's music began when Yousef Alhoush, whose father Najib Alhoush led The Free Music from Libya, generously lent us boxes of cassettes to digitize. With the help of a journalist traveling from Tripoli to Cairo, we brought the tapes and a high-quality deck to Egypt. For three days in a hotel room on Zamalek island in Cairo, we sifted through nearly 100 tapes, finally landing on several from Cheb Bakr that dated back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. His albums stood out for their fresh, genre-defying sound—Bakr's vocals flowed effortlessly over R&B and hip-hop beats with touches of jungle and drum and bass percussion, creating a fusion that crossed cultural and musical boundaries.

Returning to Berlin, we took a deeper dive into the digitized tapes, identifying bands, singers, and producers that excited us. In the process, we noticed familiar rap verses on a few of Bakr's tracks—verses by none other than Ahmed Ben Ali, who was about to release an album with Habibi Funk. When we asked Ahmed about his connection with Bakr, he explained that they'd collaborated closely at Jamaica Studios in Benghazi, with Ahmed even producing some of Bakr's songs.

Despite having lost touch for years, Ahmed helped us reconnect with Cheb Bakr through mutual friends. Their reunion took place in Bakr's living room, where we joined them on a video call to discuss Bakr's career and his influences. He explained how he sought to reinterpret eastern Libyan folk sounds for a new generation, blending them with contemporary genres.

This 45 marks the beginning of our work with Cheb Bakr, offering a glimpse into his unique musical style, with a full album to follow at a later date. The release includes two standout tracks that showcase Bakr's dynamic range. Side A features "Samh Almea'ad," a reinterpretation of a 2003 New York classic with Bakr's signature spin. Since our first listen in that Cairo hotel room, it's been played at every Habibi Funk set without exception. Side B, produced by Ahmed Ben Ali, features "Rjana Lamta," a track that hints at American influences alongside a nod to Ahmed's "Dameek Majeb." Bakr's artistry ties these contrasting elements into an original, dancefloor-ready track that remains as captivating today as it was two decades ago. As always, this 7" release comes with a booklet detailing some of the Cheb Bakr story. Samh Almea'ad will be out on vinyl December 6th.

Licensing info: These songs were licensed from Cheb Bakr. We pay the licensing partner 50% of the profits of this release. Only project related costs are deductible from the gross income, research and travel costs come out of our own share. Publishing was not included in our agreement (We feel it's important to be transparent about these deals, therefore we will include these infos in all future releases).

TRACK LISTING

1. Samh Almea'ad
2. Rjana Lamta

Campus Christy is a collaboration between Stones Throw Records’ founder Chris Manak aka Peanut Butter Wolf (vocals) and Brian Ellis (instruments).

Nearly 25 years after his 1999 release of My Vinyl Weighs a Ton, Manak has formed a brand new musical project, reinterpreting lesser-known tracks from the late ‘60s to early ‘80s.

Campus Christy revives Manak’s high school garage band moniker, a niche ode to the past.

TRACK LISTING

1. Just A Dream
2. Horizon
3. Very Complex Ft. Piya Malik
4. Candles Ft. Say She She
5. Family Affair
6. Generator
7. Video Games
8. Don’t You Know
9. Fly
10. The Visit
11. Little Wing

We welcome back Tom Carruthers to the M.A.D fold, first appearing on a V.A back in 2022 it give us great pleasure to present a full EP from enigmatic producer.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Last Night (M.A.D Mix Feat Harriet Brown)
A2. Last Night
B1. Phone Sexting
B2. New Life

Soul Service is a new label from the Atlanta-based party crew of the same name. For their first trick, they enlist the fine sounds of Italian Afro house and disco man Gledd, who shows his skills across blends of Latin, jazz, house, and world music influences. 'Jazz Con Sabor' opens with lots of frosty cymbals and big horn stabs over shuffling drums, then 'Dile' has a more playful and funky skip to it that soon infects your soul. 'No Lo Quiero Saber' (Latin Mix) is deeper, more percussive and packed with sunshine from the expressive vocals.

TRACK LISTING

Jazz Con Sabor
Dile
No Lo Quiero Saber (Latin Mix)

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kelis' Kaleidoscope with this special 2LP green vinyl release. Originally dropping in 1999, Kaleidoscope introduced Kelis' unique style, blending R&B, funk, and futuristic production from The Neptunes. Key tracks like "Caught Out There", with its iconic “I hate you so much right now!” scream, became a defining anthem, while "Good Stuff" showcased Kelis’ boundary-pushing fusion of hip-hop and soulful vocals.

This anniversary edition on green vinyl revives the album’s vibrant sound, offering a richer listening experience that captures its timeless energy. For fans and collectors alike, this release is a celebration of Kelis' bold and influential debut.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Intro
A2. Good Stuff
A3. Caught Out There
A4. Get Along With You
A5. Mafia
B1. Game Show
B2. Suspended
B3. Mars
B4. Ghetto Children
C1. I Want Your Love
C2. No Turning Back
C3. Roller Rink
C4. In The Morning
C5. Wouldn't You Agree
D1. Caught Out There (The Neptunes Extended Mix)
D2. Get Along With You (Soul Inside Radio Mix)
D3. Get Along With You (Mix Show Edit)
D4. Get Along With You (Pharrell Edit) 

Frankfurt based singer/songwriter with her debut EP for Jakarta sublabel Asmara produced by Marvin Horsch (Gianno Brezzo) for fans of Genevieve Stokes, Arlo Parks & Clairo.

Julie Kuhl, born in 2005 in Châtillon-sur-Seine in France, is a young singer-songwriter from Frankfurt a.M who has been making a name for herself over the past two years. Julie started singing in choirs, learning instruments (guitar, piano, viola) and writing her first songs when she was just a little girl. At the age of 15, her first single was released, followed shortly after by her debut album 'flowers & candles'. In 2022 – at the age of 17 – Julie's second album 'Born With Nostalgic Bones' was released on the Frankfurt jazz label 'Jazz Montez Records'.

Chris Douridas, music director of the Californian radio station KCRW, is already one of her fans. After countless performances in Frankfurt, some on big stages (such as the opening ceremony of the European Championships in Frankfurt or the Holidays Festival), and some in small venues, she is now collaborating with the Cologne-based musician Gianni Brezzo (Marvin Horsch), who has produced 5 songs with her in the style of Genevieve Stokes, Arlo Parks & Clairo.
The indie pop anthem DAMAGE expresses the pain of youth and its dark challenges from her own perspective, with powerful piano production allowing Julie's classically trained vocals to shine.

Julie: 'It's about someone you want to break away from and the conflict within yourself, because you still have a lot of love for the person but at the same time know that they are not good for you. A present topic is also the desperation about the fact that the person shows no insight and is not at all aware of their actions."

TRACK LISTING

1. Clouds Of Grief
2. Floating
3. Purple Eyelids
4. Convenient
5. Damage
6. So Much (I Don't Care To Sing)

Last Nubian joins the ranks of Eglo Records with his 'We Celebrate Us' EP, a love letter to London and its diasporic community of musical creators, innovators and celebrators. The EP is a soul filled, jazzed out affair, flirting with moments of deep and dubby House, skipping Broken Beat and bumping UKG. Last Nubians production continues the legacy of Underground, Black British Dance music, furthering the sonic conversation that grew out of Jamaican Soundsystem Culture, spilling onto the streets of London and bouncing between cities like Detroit, Chicago and New York. Culminating in a dynamic array of sounds, all of which can be found woven deep into the fabrics of this EP.

On 'We Celebrate Us' the Brixton based producer is joined by a talented cast of collaborators and vocalists, adding emotive vocal tones and inspired poetic verses. Across three original tracks and two deep, exploratory remixes, the producer evokes tones of West Londons notorious Broken Beat scene, the uplifting party grooves of Soul II Soul, the acidic bounce of Larry Heard and the deeply personal, reflective words of Linton Kwesi Johnson.

On EP opener 'Black' the groove is in full force, jazz out, syncopated and rich in its musical musings. Warm chords and a rich B-line carry us through the groove untill the flute takes over and ascends into a heavenly cacophony of sounds. The vibes go deep on bouncing House groover 'Desolate Place', allowing vocalist Queen Sherine to get introspective and deep with her lush, velvet tones and on 'Intertwined Cultures' poet Akeem delivers an ode to the magic of Nottinghill carnival, perhaps the true inspiration of the whole EP. Nothing could sum up the spirit of the record better than the words of Haseeb Iqbal on 'Haseebs' Interlude', an eloquent poem, dedicated to this wonderful, sprawling city, and the energy it brings to the world, beautiful synthesised through the hands of Last Nubian.

TRACK LISTING

1. Black (feat. Achanté)
2. Desolate Place (Find Me) [feat. Queen Sherine]
3. Intertwined Cultures (feat. Akeem)
4. Haseeb's Interlude (feat. Haseeb Iqbal)
5. Desolate Place (Ancient Dub) [feat. Queen Sherine]
6. Intertwined Cultures (Dub Version) [feat. Akeem]

Transversales Disques proudly presents Thelonious Monk / Live in Paris (1966).
LOST ORTF RECORDINGS. A unique pianist and composer, Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) is one of the greatest jazz legends of all time. Thelonious is surrounded by his legendary quartet featuring Charlie Rouse (saxophone ténor), Larry Gales (bass),and Ben Riley (drum).
First ever official release of this lost ORTF recording performed live in Paris at Studio 104, Maison de la Radio.Release with the full permission and cooperation of the National Audiovisual Institute (INA).
Deluxe Tip-On Jacket / Exclusive Liner notes

TRACK LISTING

A1I Love You (Sweetheart Of All My Dreams)
A2Lulu's Back In Town
A3Just A Gigolo

B1I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
B2Crepuscule With Nellie
B3Epistrophy

In his own words:

"Traffic Jams are really coagulation and inflammation in the body.
Mental stresses are Traffic Jams.
Moments where there is no flow are all due to Traffic Jams.
Within the Mind Fear and Doubt are Traffic Jams."

The first song of the EP, " Positive Mental Attitude Solves All,"is a tribute to the eternal elder and stalwart, Amp Fiddler.

"Hey, we got that P.M.A.!"
- Bad Brains in "Attitude"

TRACK LISTING

A. Positive Mental Attitude Solves All
B. Traffic Jams 

Strut is celebrating the holiday season with an exclusive reissue of The Qualities’ 1961 single, 'It’s Christmas Time' b/w 'Happy New Year To You!' Originally released on Sun Ra’s Saturn label, this mysterious harmony group 45 captures a unique moment in music history.

Alongside his renowned jazz work in Chicago, Sun Ra experimented with harmony groups from the mid-‘50s to the early ‘60s, before his move to New York. “I had two main vocal groups at the time,” Ra recalled. “One was called the Cosmic Echoes. And the Cosmic Rays too. It was around the same time that John Gilmore joined the band. I saw the possibility that they could be really great so Ibegan to coach them; they were connected with a barber shop, but I taught them other things.” John Gilmore added, “We’d go down to the barber shops and rehearse some groups. Sun Ra had them singin’ some beautiful stuff. I think he probably was saving the from themselves. He heard them, heard their potential, snatched them off the street, and started making them do something constructive.”

This rare festive single from The Qualities, likely recorded around 1956, features Sun Ra as co-composer on both tracks alongside Saturn Records co-founder Alton Abraham. Sun Ra might also be the harmonium player on these recordings. Although two more songs by the group appeared on a Norton Records collection of Ra-related vocal numbers, these are the only known recordings by The Qualities.

Featuring two newly restored and remastered tracks thanks to Technology Works and housed in an exclusive new 7" picture sleeve designed by Liam Large

TRACK LISTING

1. It’s Christmas Time
2. Happy New Year To You

“Introducing Emilia Sisco” seamlessly blends the classic sound of vintage soul with a contemporary edge, making it a timeless yet fresh listening experience. - The album is crafted in collaboration with the renowned Cold Diamond & Mink band, whose lush, downtempo arrangements perfectly complement Sisco’s emotive vocals and original compositions. - With tracks like the uplifting “Don’t Let Nobody,” the album showcases Emilia Sisco’s ability to convey deep emotions through her music, resonating with both fans of classic soul and modern listeners. Emilia Sisco’s debut album on Timmion Records, “Introducing Emilia Sisco”, takes you on a smooth ride in the world of vintage soul, featuring 10 beautifully crafted original songs written by Sisco in collaboration with the renowned Cold Diamond & Mink band.

The album showcases this young talent’s unique ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary flair, building mesmerizing harmonies by layering her voice, and through these channelling a sound that is both timeless and fresh. From the opening track “Say Yes” – grooving like an independent gospel soul jam that somebody discovered in dank Midwest cellar – to the closing “Secretly,” each song is a testament to Sisco’s deep connection to the emotional core of soul music. As one of the album’s highlights, “Don’t Let Nobody,” stands out as a sweet anthem of love and encouragement for your fellow human. With its heartfelt lyrics and Sisco’s gently floating vocal performance, the song displays the essence of the album—soulful, sincere, and deeply moving. The Cold Diamond & Mink band provides lush, downtempo arrangements throughout the record, perfectly complementing Sisco’s voice and bringing her compositions to life with a rich, organic sound. In “Introducing Emilia Sisco” the singer’s signature style of downtempo soul shines brightly, offering listeners a blend of introspective ballads and uplifting grooves. After her string of exquisite and well-received singles on Timmion, this album documents the impressive progress of a formidable new voice, one that is sure to resonate with fans of classic and contemporary soul alike

TRACK LISTING

Side A:
1. Say Yes
2. Your Girl
3. Love So Divine
4. Certainly
5. Turn Up

Side B:
1. Too Late
2. Don’t Let Nobody
3. In These Binds
4. Worth The Ride
5. Secretly

Groovadelica is a New Zealand-based record label that comes through now with its third offering in the form of this 7" from young and fast-rising new artist Soul Prophet. His 'Back To Dilla' features the buttery tones of UK soul sensation Omar and pays tribute to the great beat maker that was the late J Dilla. It's a jam full of dusty beats and jazzy key samples with a laid-back and late-night feel. The lush flute sounds come from Nathan Haines with extra tabla for even more musical richness. This one has already been getting plays from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Patrick Forge and Mr. Thing so expect to hear it plenty more this winter.

TRACK LISTING

Back To Dilla (Vocal Edit)
Back To Dilla (Flute Dream Mix)

Following on from their well received debut, Theordor return with "Holocene" released again on Broc Recordz.

If their self-titled debut established the instrumental funk and soul credentials, then "Holocene" certainly highlights their advanced song craft and multifaceted talents. Drawing from the psychedelic sounds of 60s and 70s soul, you can hear the well recorded nuances of expensive jazz drum kits, the shimmering tremelo of a guitar line, or the reverb soaked vox and keyboards of a summery motif. But with "Holocene" their arrangements have gotten more advanced, more varied, more accomplished; the band, made of up Robert Her, Lui Hill, Maximilian Schneider, Gregoire Pignede are profecient on the vast multiude of instruments that decorate the album; and the lyrical richness and delivery has also reached a higher elevation.

RIYL: Surprise Chef, Khruangbin, Mac DeMarco, ASHRR, Connan Mockasin. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Following up their debut with an absolutely breath taking sophomore album. Effortless, languid, but with direct songwriting that stops you dead in your tracks, there's not a duff track amongst the entire set and it's one of those albums that just has you hooked from the start. A surprise hit!

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1.Tropical Bird
2.Lucifer
3.9371
4.Thankful
5.Your Love

Side 2
1.Serpentines
2.Rocky Top
3.Guadeloupe
4.And That's Saying A Lot
5.Le Chat Et Le Soleil

Vaudou Game is back with a funky afro-cumbia 7" smash! First single of their 5th album, the French Afro funk band's influences have spread beyond the city and country limits, crossing the Atlantic to reach Colombia and the Afro-Latin world.
Afro-Cumbia is one of the new musical directions took by the band. On the track "Râler", helped by the brilliant voice of the Spanish-english singer Clara Serra López, you'll hear the funky fusion between high-life guitars and typical cumbia guiro and bass. An original soulful duo sharing Spanish and Mina lyrics.
"Koliko" is a tribute to the west African street food and specially the sweety donuts, you can find in the morning in Lomé or Cotonou. Nana Benz du Togo band are invited to sing the chorus on this funky highlife DJ friendly anthem.

Recorded on analog equipment at Otodi Studio in Lomé (Togo)
From the album "Fintou" (out January 15 th 2025)

TRACK LISTING

A1.Râler
B1.Koliko

Expertly crafted with love, care and dedication, 'A Christmas Cwtch' takes on assorted classics from the likes of Vince Guaraldi, Bill Evans, Holst and Tchaikovsky, and re-presents them with original arrangements by Amanda and her accomplished trio. The end result is a 14-track selection pack of feel-good seasonal jazz-harp magic, including recent singles 'Peace Piece' and 'Skating'.

Amanda says "just mention Christmas and you hear Guaraldi, Bill Evans and the sound of sleigh bells and harps. It's my favourite time of year and the music evokes everything warm and cwtchy. Sparkling lights, mince pies, mulled wine and nostalgia around the tree."

On the word 'cwtch', Amanda explains that "a 'cwtch' is the most important word to Welsh folk. It's a hug, with a little squeeze. It's a feeling. It's cosy, loving and safe. I wanted this album to hold you, cwtch you and allow you to indulge."

Inspired by artists like Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, Amanda is a classically trained virtuoso, well established in the UK jazz scene, with releases on Jazzman and Albert's Favourites.

Her most recent projects were released on Worldwide Award-winning UK label, First Word; 'Beyond the Midnight Sun' (with label-mate and Welsh Music Prize nominee, Don Leisure) and the hugely popular 2024 album 'The Liminality of Her', which received widespread praise in outlets such as Jazzwise, Mojo, Clash, Bandcamp, AllMusic, Somewhere Soul, HHV, Apple Music and Harp Column.

She has had wide support on the airwaves from tastemakers such as Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music), Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM), Deb Grant (BBC 6 Music), Patrick Forge (NTS), Soweto Kinch (BBC Radio 3), Kev Beadle (Totally Wired), Tina Edwards (Soho Radio), Laurent Garnier (FiP) and Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2).

'A Christmas Cwtch' exemplifies Amanda's talent and personality simultaneously, celebrating an array of her favourite things; the harp, her Welshness, her love of jazz, her love of classical music and her love of Christmas. This album is an absolute delight, and the perfect soundtrack for the season. An essential stocking filler!

TRACK LISTING

1. The Night Before (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Intro)
2. In The Bleak Midwinter
3. Christmas Is Coming
4. Christmas Time Is Here
5. Sugarplum
6. Happiness Theme
7. Little Elfy
8. Skating
9. Peace Piece
10. Deck The Halls
11. The Christmas Song
12. O Christmas Tree
13. We Three Kings
14. Has He Been? (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Outro)

The ultimate Xmas stocking filler, both of our 2024 compilations bundled together at a discounted price!

Contains:
Piccadilly Records Compilation 2024:
Featuring 13 stunning tracks from artists included in the top 30 of our Albums Of The Year chart.

Piccadilly Records Nightfall Compilation 2024:
‘Nightfall’ is the sibling album to our main chart compilation, taking in a more clubby after-dark vibe featuring tracks from our electronica, dance singles and jazz charts.

TRACK LISTING

Piccadilly Records Compilation 2024:
Side A:
Fontaines D.C. “Favourite”
Horsebeach “In The Shadow Of Her”
Nilüfer Yanya “Method Actor”
DIIV “Brown Paper Bag”
Yannis & The Yaw (Feat. Tony Allen) “Walk Through Fire”
Hamish Hawk “Juliet As Epithet”
Side B:
BIG SPECIAL “THIS HERE AIN'T WATER”
KNEECAP (Feat. Grian Chatten) “Better Way To Live”
Goat “Goatbrain - Radio Edit”
Mount Kimbie (Feat. King Krule) "Boxing"
Moin (Feat. Olan Monk) “Guess It’s Wrecked”
Adrianne Lenker “Sadness As A Gift”
W.H. Lung “I Will Set Fire To The House”

Piccadilly Records Nightfall Compilation 2024:
Side A:
Nine Circles “Twinkling Stars”
Kelly Lee Owens “Love You Got”
Ishmael Ensemble “Fever Dream”
Tranquil Elephantizer “Trisha (Felix's Live Drum Italo Monster Mix)”
Side B:
Psychederek “Pacific State”
Coyote “Both Gone - Live”
Private Joy “Eyes On You”
Kiasmos “Sworn”
Jasmine Myra “From Embers”

‘Nightfall’ is the sibling album to our main chart compilation, taking in a more clubby after-dark vibe featuring tracks from our electronica, dance singles and jazz charts.


Also check out our main chart compilation, 'Piccadilly Records Compilation 2024'

Or the ultimate Xmas stocking filler; both of our 2024 compilations bundled together at a discounted price of £29.99!

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: ‘Nightfall’ is the sibling album to our main chart compilation, taking in a more clubby after-dark vibe featuring tracks from our electronica, dance singles and jazz charts.

Opening the set is "Twinkling Stars", a track by Nine Circles and taken from our No. 1 collection, ‘Night Train’. Warming us up for the night ahead with its radioactive synth work and eerie vocals, it drifts hypnotically into modern synthstress, Kelly Lee Owens' "Love You Got", which starts to give us all the tingles and expectation of a Big Night Out through its 4/4 kicks and soaring vocals. Kelly’s been a regular on our racks for some time so this was an obvious inclusion. Next, we've got Ishmael Ensemble and Tranquil Elephantizer hitting the jugular via two highly charged and evocative club tracks which leave little chance to catch your breath. “Trisha” exploded earlier in the year when Luke Una played it on his Worldwide show and the Felix Dickenson remix we’ve bagged here buzzes with energy.

On to side B and after all that excitement we've got Psychederek who slows the pace with his inspired and genius, jazz-funk-themed take on the Manchester anthem "Pacific State", taken from his Sprechen-released, “Alt EP” (and originally penned by 808 State of course). The wind-down continues with Balearic bliss from Gábor Pörneczi aka Coyote, and smoochy soul from Private Joy - our Pops, who’s enjoyed a string of successful collaborations before blowing us away with her solo debut on Rhythm Section. Then it’s the turn of Kiasmos and Jasmine Myra to usher us into a more horizontal listening position as we await the comforting onset of slumber. “Sworn” is a delicate, piano-driven piece which pulls at the heartstrings; while “From Embers” tucks us into bed with a heavenly track rich with saxophone and seemingly godly synchronicity between its musicians. Night night x

TRACK LISTING

Side A:
Nine Circles “Twinkling Stars”
Kelly Lee Owens “Love You Got”
Ishmael Ensemble “Fever Dream”
Tranquil Elephantizer “Trisha (Felix's Live Drum Italo Monster Mix)”

Side B:
Psychederek “Pacific State”
Coyote “Both Gone - Live”
Private Joy “Eyes On You”
Kiasmos “Sworn”
Jasmine Myra “From Embers”