B-Side is one of the cornerstones of the German Instrumental-beats scene. His unique approach for cutting and programming drums made him well known. Inner Life is pushing boundaries with rhythmical trap patterns clash with head nodding boom-bap vibes.
Few musicians have embodied the romantic, and ultimately tragic, jazz figure as totally as Chet Baker. Unschooled yet eloquent in his music, the Baker mystique has only reinforced one of the most haunting trumpet styles and ingenuous singing approaches.
The lyricism of Chet Baker cannot be doubted because Chet in his musical expressions remains as singer and musicians essentially romantic. He fits beautifully into a context created around him and for him.
Reflection is a collection of 8 tracks from Polish beatmaker Emapea that were originally found spread across various releases. All songs have been remastered for this special 'inside-out' vinyl.
Guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have their follow-up to the GRAMMY-winning album Mettavolution. In Between Thoughts... A New World is the duo's first full-length album in four years.
Ace Hashimoto is a contemporary R&B singer, songwriter, and producer whose smooth vocals, frequently applied to jazzy hip-hop inspired productions, resemble a distinctive cross between Pharrell Williams and Frank Ocean.
The jazz experimental outfit, The Heliocentrics, dares to try the new astral sound but still lands a debut grounded in grooves. Inspiration like Sun-Ra may be an acquired taste, the band’s tribal hip-hop beats and funk makes Out There infectious.
Another collaboration from the prolific producer Madlib with the drummer Karriem Riggins, forming Jahari Massamba Unit. Pardon My French reflects a lifetime of musical study, woodshopping, and a reverential respect for one another’s craft.
The harmonica has long been synonymous with the blues, playing a key role in the evolution of the genre. This Rough Guide highlights the revolutionary players who pioneered the techniques now considered standard.