Leon Raum - Champloo out now
Champloo is the first single to be lifted from the debut EP by Leon Raum, and one that found its source of inspiration from Japanese anime series Samurai Champloo, as well as its theme tune performed by Japanese producer Nujabes. Insistent piano stabs and swinging drums build tension throughout the track as Leon explains:
“I was watching a lot of Samurai Champloo, and I visualised a hectic yet collected sword fight scene while making this. ”
https://sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/BasementMeditation
From the upcoming Basement Meditation EP.
Full visualizer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iBZFcHXa7E
Jono McCleery - To See You Again
To See You Again is the new single by Jono McCleery and it was written just days before the death of his pianist brother, Stephen.
“I spontaneously sang it with my daughter before putting her to bed and it felt like a prayer for him to let go. I recorded it on my phone as a demo and later asked Matt Kelly & Fybe to expand the sound. The three of us had worked together before on my first album with Ninja Tune, and this felt like a great time to reunite”
From the forthcoming album "Reconcile" out Nov 29th (LP / DIG)
https://sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/Reconcile
"Give creativity a chance to flow" - Jono McCleery announing his new album
"Give creativity a chance to flow" - Jono McCleery announing his new album
TO SEE YOU AGAIN is the first single from the upcoming album RECONCILE.
https://sonarkollektiv.lnk.to/Reconcile
It was written at a tumultuous period in Jono’s life, just days before the death of his pianist brother, Stephen. “I spontaneously sang it with my daughter before putting her to bed and it felt like a prayer for him to let go. I recorded it on my phone as a demo and later asked Matt Kelly & Fybe to expand the sound. The three of us had worked together before on my first album with Ninja Tune, and this felt like a great time to reunite”
From the forthcoming album "Reconcile" out Nov 29th (LP / DIG)
"Everything influences and inspires me..." - Jono McCleery announcing his new album RECONCILE today with it's first single TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
To See You Again is the first single from Jono McCleery's 8th album, Reconcile.
It was written at a tumultuous period in Jono’s life, just days before the death of his pianist brother, Stephen. “I spontaneously sang it with my daughter before putting her to bed and it felt like a prayer for him to let go. I recorded it on my phone as a demo and later asked Matt Kelly & Fybe to expand the sound. The three of us had worked together before on my first album with Ninja Tune, and this felt like a great time to reunite”
From the forthcoming album "Reconcile" out Nov 29th (LP / DIG)
#emotional #reconcile #reconcilation #jonomccleery #newalbum #sonarkollektiv #singersongwriter #folk #newmusic #guitarplayer
Alexander IV brings us the soundtrack for hot summer nights, capturing the essence of relaxation and intimacy with "Islands" & "(being) around you".
Link in bio.
#berlin #chillvibes #chill #electronica #sonarkollektiv #alexanderiv #feiertag #downtempo #summervibes
Feiertag's brand new ON/OFF EP brings together four seemingly diverse and disparate pieces of electronica that amalgamate to represent all corners of this musical mastermind’s sonic palette.
Out now. Link in bio.
Mieke Miami "Whispering Pines" out now.
In 2024 Mieke Miami returns to Sonar Kollektiv with her third album, Birdland, which develops her unique fusion of psychedelic jazz and leftfield electronics.
The first single to be taken from the album, the rather groovy and optimistic Whispering Pines, was written in the summer of 2022 whilst Mieke was on holiday with her family in Ireland. They were staying in a very secluded spot, in a cabin by the sea, and despite the world outside getting darker by the day, they found six weeks of solace, peace and happiness that is reflected in this uplifting piece of music.
New album ‘Birdland’ – out September 27th, 2024
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#indiefolk #folk #folksong #indiepop #miekemiami #sonarkollektiv #birdland #jazzmusic #jazz #psychedelicjazz #groovy #jazzflute #vibey #trippypopmusic #summertime #summervibes #holiday #groovyvibes
Hey friends,
We’re super excited about RAH & The Ruffcats first single "Agidi”, which is out now.
The full live version of this deep and beautiful song is available on YouTube. Go check it out and leave a comment if you like what you see.
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Agidi is one of the more traditional Afrobeat offerings on the forthcoming album and comes complete with hypnotic guitars, psychedelic keys, powerful horns, those rasping RAH vocals and a very poignant spoken word moment to boot.
Berlin based Ruffcats are something of an institution. This eight-piece outfit made up of some of the country’s most revered session musicians, pool all of their diverse influences and come together as "The Ruffcats" to create a unique take on the music they love.
Rapturous Apollo Helios, better known as RAH, has been making a name for himself as one of Berlins' most outstanding rappers, songwriters and vocalists. Originally hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, RAH’s music has always been influenced by his environment as well as a rich history of black music from hip hop to soul and, of course, Afrobeat.
Together they now recorded an album which represents the band’s own version of Afrobeat within the unwritten laws of this music, and without trying to make a Fela Kuti copycat record.
The album, entitled Orile To Berlin, marks RAH’s migration from the area he grew up in Lagos to the German capital he calls home today. It’s an LP steeped in Afrobeat and Highlife but with funk sensibilities and a hip hop attitude.
Produced by Jochen Ströh
Album ‘Orile to Berlin’ – out July 12th, 2024 (LP / DL).
RAH & The Ruffcats are:
RAH aka Ndubisi Onyediecke - Vocals
Botond Ikvai Szabo - Guitar
Stefan Fuhr - Bass
Werner Goldbach - Keys
Lukas Fröhlich - Trumpet
Lars Zander - Saxophone
Friedrich Milz - Trombone
Uwe Berwanger - Drums
Jean-Luc Jossa - Percussion
#afrobeat #theruffcats #RAH #RAH&TheRuffcats #berlin #sonarkollektiv #funk #soul #nigeria #agidi #westafrica #ja
Feiertag – Come Back
Insistent vocal samples, Korg piano stabs and a weighty bassline give this shameless dance floor heavy hitter a Caribou meets Jamie XX feel, yet it’s also something one can listen to at home. A timeless and uplifting piece of electronic music - not just for the listener as for Joris, this track represents the happiness of discovering what the new direction of Feiertag will be! The joy of making dance music that satisfies “the search for simplicity”; that inhabits that space somewhere between major and minor; new and old; dark and light; pop and soul.
From the upcoming album 'Roots'. Out 20.10.
#sonarkollektiv #electronicmusic #feiertag #roots #housemusic
