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14/01/2025

And Is Phi + Hector Plimmer = In Cursive

“This song holds the late night feelings, the waking up angry cuz you love the world and don’t want to see it continue to be violated - anger at the ruling class, alchemy as a means of survival and protection, complaint and warning written In Cursive: do better.“

Thanks to everyone already supporting this big new track from two of our longest standing family collaborators. So good to hear them back together again.

New EP from on the horizon with another treat from the collaborative pair.

09/01/2025

We first discovered through her beautiful collaboration with Hector Plimmer on his debut album Sunshine (later given an inspired remix by Emma-Jean Thackray). Her voice and writing gave us goosebumps then as it continues to do now.

So it’s a huge treat for us to have a new collab from the duo and we’re so excited to share it with you.

“This song holds the late night feelings, the waking up angry cuz you love the world and don’t want to see it continue to be violated - anger at the ruling class, alchemy as a means of survival and protection, complaint and warning written In Cursive: do better.

With plucking an instrument he just made out of elastic bands on the edge of his desk, and myself playing drums that he sampled, we started making this sound world years ago in truth.”

Writing/Vocals: And Is Phi
Production: Hector Plimmer
Mixing: Tilé Gichigi-Lipere
Master:
Artwork: And Is Phi +
Label: Albert’s Favourites

31/12/2024

2024 was epic for us. It really is a privilege to do this and release beautiful music into the world from such spectacularly talented artists.

We had 5 beautiful albums from and

A collaborative LP release with Matsiko

A life-giving EP from .arabatzi

Stella singles from with remixes from d’vo …

We’ve had so many live shows this year, festival appearances, radio sessions and so much radio support.

We’re so grateful to the artists that trust their music with us. And we never stop feeling gratitude for the support of everyone playing our music in public spaces and on radio shows worldwide. Or those just listening and sharing and telling their friends.

Thanks to every one of you. Happy new year.
We’ll see you in 2025.

13/12/2024

Today we’re sharing a little thank you.
You make us what we are, you make all the music we release possible. And there’s been so much music this year. We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss any of it, so we’ve collected tracks from the last 18 months of releases to join the dots and celebrate the incredible artists we share our lives with.

Our Lives Are Shaped by What We Love
Vol 2.
FREE/pay what you want

Thank you to
&

arabatzi

And don’t forget our Christmas sale 20% off everything
Code “xmas24”
Head to albertsfavourites.bandcamp.com

06/12/2024

Dear you,
It IS Bandcamp Friday, but it’s also the start of our Christmas sale.

20% off everything. All the beautiful records we released this year.

We hope this helps getting some Christmas gifts for yourself or others.

Use code “xmas24” when you checkout

With love
x

https://albertsfavourites.bandcamp.com/merch

05/12/2024

This beautiful piece from Jonny Drop and Andrew Ashong is out today.

Blood is kindness, compassion, love. Trademark JD beats soundtrack a beautiful sentiment from Ashong. One of the highlights from this years new album Puzzle Dust. We hope you love it.

https://AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/SJ5aJO

30/11/2024

A year ago we started a beautiful journey with with the release (on a very frosty November morning) of the gorgeous Sambo Mesmo Sem.

The album Senga has been a constant ray of sunshine and warmth throughout 2024. We hope you had time to find it and find space for it.

We have another little something special next week from Inês, a beautiful live recording of one of these album tracks. We can’t wait to share with you.

But show some love today for these beautiful songs.

Thank you Inês. 💛💛

22/11/2024

Today we have something very beautiful for you.

To round off a big and busy year Irini Arabatzi joins up with Jonny Wickham to share with you a beautiful version of the classic Carinhoso.

Have a beautiful weekend and we hope you enjoy this special little end-of-year treat.

13/11/2024

This gorgeous record is now in shops.

“Brilliant and beautiful” Cerys Matthews, BBC radio 6 Music

Scrimshire’s 8th album Music for Autumn Lovers is a tender and emotional blend of organic and electronic sounds that express both the light and dark of this special season. A warm and comforting record as the nights get longer. Something to hibernate with beyond the season it’s named after.

“Not only for those who already love autumn, but for those seeking a reason to do so” A Closer Listen

“I really love the calm energy of this one” Rebecca Vasmant, BBC Radio 3

“Beautiful” Deb Grant, BBC Radio 6 Music

02/11/2024

Tomorrow we have a beautiful live version and video of Only Mine by to share with you. Recorded outdoors at the end of the summer, this will give us all a little bit of much needed sunshine and warmth.

Only Mine is taken from the gorgeous new album Still Dreamin’ released last month.

01/11/2024

The beautiful new album by Scrimshire is full of warm, gentle moments to soothe and comfort.

A perfect fit for those of us who like to wrap up in a cosy nest as the nights draw in.

Available on vinyl and digital

https://AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/gybPKhFA

28/10/2024

Happy Monday morning to you all. We’ve got two more Oct gigs for you.

Tomorrow night and are delivering over two hours of music at - a stripped by set from JAB and the new solo show from Scrimshire celebrating his Music for Autumn Lovers album (out on Friday). Scrimshire.com for tickets

Then on Thursday night .arabatzi plays another show with her band at .bath.house.hw
With music from her Songs for Them EP and some very beautiful previews of brand new music on the way. This is such an amazing band and a perfect opportunity to see one of the unique new songwriters of 2024.

27/10/2024

9 years ago this week we announced to the world our new label Albert’s Favourites.

Initially just a home for The Expansions, Jonny Drop’s forthcoming material, Modified Man (aka Adam and Dave) and any new Scrimshire material that may eventually come along.

With Jonny’s perfect logo design and a plan to create a musician led home that focused on artist wellbeing and contracts that make sense and offer fairness and benefits we hadn’t seen elsewhere, we kicked off with a debut 7” from Jonny himself. All funded by a little bit of cash put in by the three of us to get things moving.

Within a year we’d signed Hector Plimmer and our ambitions started to grow.

21 albums later, 10 EPs, over 150 singles, still independent, I can’t quite believe what we have created.

But we are relentlessly proud of what this label has become and we can’t thank you enough for supporting it.

Our eternal love to the artists that have trusted us with their music.

There is still plenty more to come. But for now, happy 9th birthday Albert’s Favourites.

25/10/2024

Listening party: Today we’re celebrating the 5th birthday of Next To Nothing by the brilliant human being that is Hector Plimmer. His second album on Albert’s Favourites delivered so many gorgeous soulful moments, from this massive tune with to collaborations with and as well as the collaborative creations between him and the unforgettable Pie Eye Collective.

This album just shines.

So tonight we’re having a special listening party to celebrate. Join us on Hector’s from 7pm for a listen through with Hector in the chat answering any of your questions.

See you later.

11/10/2024

A beautiful recording of an old and broken piano makes the centre of this new release by

Willow is a spacious and peaceful moment, an opportunity to observe and experience a one-of-a-kind instrument. Every creak, squeak and bump of the piano that could barely be tuned properly is captured in this song, right up to the closing moment as the sustain pedal closes off the sound.

It’s also a gorgeous combination of beats and guitar sounds and strings, something very special.

Stream or download it today or pre-order Scrimshire’s Music for Autumn Lovers on vinyl (out Nov 1st)

And book your tickets for his UK shows - more info at Scrimshire.com

10/10/2024

We have a lot of live music coming through for you this autumn. 🍂

Starting tonight, you can see .arabatzi with her full band performing songs from her debut EP at

On October 23rd you have another chance to see and band live at with our friends at plus a special guest appearance from

And then you have a few opportunities to see the new solo Music for Autumn Lovers show. He’s coming to Manchester, Nottingham and London in October, plus more shows announced in November.

Support independent artists and venues. Grab some tickets today.

27/09/2024

“This is really fu***ng amazing. One of the records of the year for me. Great modern soul music, it’s pretty hard to capture that without it sounding self-consciously retro, which I hate. They achieve that.” Bill Brewster

This beautiful record from four of the most soulful guys in Budapest is out today. We’re immensely proud of what they created with this album and privileged to get to share it with the world.

Special edition pink vinyl is available now, or go and stream and download wherever you go for good music.

Congratulations

Written by Mörk (Zentai Márk, Ocsovay Damján, Szeifert Bálint Artúr, Szabó Dániel Ferenc)

Performed by Mörk (Mark Zentai on vocals, Damjan Ocsovay on keys, Jason Balint Szeifert on bass, Daniel Ferenc Szabo on drums and percussion)

Produced by Mörk (Daniel Ferenc Szabo, Mark Zentai, Jason Balint Szeifert, Damjan Ocsovay)

Featuring

Recorded by Andras Weil

Mixed by Daniel Ferenc Szabo, Mark Zentai, Marton Fenyvesi

Mastered by Marton Fenyvesi .mastering

Artwork and design by Nico H Brausch
Additional design by

A&R by
Released by Albert’s Favourites

Vinyl distribution with love by
Digital distribution by

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One more thing… @adamscrimshire has grabbed his editing scissors for the first time in years to do an extended cut of the undeniable jazz/broken shuffler The Love That I Feel by @arjunaoakes It’s available now only on Bandcamp The original came out on hand-stamped vinyl earlier this year but at only just over 2 mins, some people understandably wanted a little more! So here it is! Dubby, bouncy, broken beats in that signature Scrimshire style we haven’t heard in too long. You can still grab the original 7” with exclusive b-side on our Bandcamp and other good record stores. And remember, there’s 20% off everything til the end of the month with code “xmas24” ❤️🎅🏻❤️🎅🏻❤️ #ukjazz #uksoul #soulmusic #uksoulmusic #jazzmusic #brokenbeat #brokenbeats #newmusic #bandcamp #remix

Our 2nd release of 24 was this exceptional and unique release of soulful beats. A magical combination of sounds by @jonnydrops and @andrewashong on this record that started 5 years ago. Jonny has a sound all of his own and Andrew delivers hook after hook. Soulful, meaningful, emotional music plus beautiful artwork by Jonny Drop and our first colour vinyl. Essential music. Don’t forget everything is 20% off on the @albertsfavourites bandcamp right now. Just use code “xmas24” when you check out. #independentmusic #beats #uksoulmusic #ukjazz #jazzmusic #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylove

Time for a little run down of all the magic we had the privilege of releasing this year. First up the gorgeous debut record from @inesloubetmusic Senga has filled our year with joy through uplifting sambas blended with energetic jazz and thoughtful, emotional songwriting. If you haven’t caught the live band yet there are live versions on YouTube to give you a taste but you really need to book some tickets to see it for real. Always special and life affirming. Don’t forget we have 20% off everything in the Albert’s Favourites @bandcamp shop right now, including Senga, so it’s a perfect time to treat yourself to some vinyl if you haven’t already. Code is “xmas24” #independentmusic #samba #sambajazz #portuguese #ukjazz #jazzmusic #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #vinylove

One of the first things we did this year was record a live session with @inesloubetmusic at @stateisflow in London. We captured to beautiful live versions for the tracks Guri and Olha O Rio from her debut album Senga. The Olha O Rio session is up now on YouTube. Check the link in our bio to listen. Senga is available on vinyl and you can get a 20% discount on all our music on Bandcamp with code “xmas24” #livemusic #newmusic #portuguesemusic #brazilianmusic #latinjazz #ukjazz #jazzmusic #musica #samba #sambarock

Christmas Sale

Dear you, It IS Bandcamp Friday, but it’s also the start of our Christmas sale. 20% off everything. All the beautiful records we released this year. We hope this helps getting some Christmas gifts for yourself or others. Use code “xmas24” when you checkout With love x https://albertsfavourites.bandcamp.com/merch

Jonny Drop • Andrew Ashong - Blood

This beautiful piece from Jonny Drop and Andrew Ashong is out today. Blood is kindness, compassion, love. Trademark JD beats soundtrack a beautiful sentiment from Ashong. One of the highlights from this years new album Puzzle Dust. We hope you love it. https://AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/SJ5aJO