Basic Soul

Malcolm Strachan – Point Of No Return [Haggis Records]

February 17, 2023

Scottish trumpeter Malcolm Strachan follows up his impressive debut with another engaging record. Where “About Time” showcased a straight ahead sound “Point Of No Return” taps into the CTI sound with warm melodic compositions. “Nossa Danca” is a bubbly tune with a Latin groove layered with Strachan’s warm harmonic tone . “The Wanderer” is a mid tempo tune that instantly melts into your soul. It’s layered with notable contributions from pianist George Cooper. In addition, UK vocalist Jo Harrop adds heavenly wordless phrasings and Atroll Ransome on flute takes the tune to another level. Strachan’s working band is a cohesive unit that is on top of their game. Strachan captures the spirit of the CTI sound with an impressive collection of soul jazz grooves with some bossa rhythms for good measure.

https://malcolmstrachan.bandcamp.com/album/point-of-no-return

13th February 2023

The Basic Soul Show

13th February 2023

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Noroi & VSC – Untitled Jungle [Spheres]
Skins – Split [Sauce Direct]
Philip D Kick – Predator [Astrophonica]
A Guy Called Gerald – Humanity [!K7 Records]
Jsphynx – Skippy [Sekito Records]
Phuturistix – Cohiba [Phuture Lounge Recordings]
Jimpster feat. Mavhungu – Tribute [Freerange Records]
MF Robots – The Love It Takes (Atjazz Remix) [BBE Music]
Gerardo Frisina – Almost Free [Schema Records]
Rotary Connection – If I Sing My Song [Cadet Concept]
Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi – Altera Vita (For Pharoah Sanders) [BBE Music]
Hideo Ichikawa – Otari [BBE Music]
Matthew Halsall – Yogic Flying [Gondwana Records]
Jon Dalton – The Carousel
João Selva – Sete Ventos [Underdog Records]
Bruno Berle – Quero Dizer [Far Out Recordings]
Rubinho E Mauro – Os Olhos [Mr Bongo]
Gabriel da Rosa – Jasmim Parte 1 [Stones Throw Records]
El Michels Affair & Black Thought – Grateful [Big Crown Records]
New Sector Movements & Allysha Joy – These Times [First Word Records]
L E F – Prescription [Melting Pot Music]
WAAN – Chivat [Sonar Kollektiv]
Si Tew – Particle [Atjazz Record Company]
Joe McDuphrey Experience – Solar Waves [Stones Throw Records]

VA – 13 Years Later Part 1 [Local Talk Records]

February 9, 2023

Ever since they premiered in 2010, Local Talk records has become one of the premiere labels in essential house music. The Stockholm based label, started by Mad Mats and Tooli consistently delivers the kind of house that resonates with you years after it’s release. Some of your favorite DJ/Producers have dropped a track or two from Opolopo and Kyodai to Soulphiction among others. “Local Talk – 13 Years later” demonstrates why they’re held in high regard with nine potent tracks certain to grip your hips and move. “Come Back To Me” is a soulful house number from veteran DJ/Producer Alex Attias. “Open Destiny” is hypnotic deep house from Dan Tenor City and Tom Funk. “Where You Come From” is a soulful lounge number from Rawson And Jackson. This compilation just scratches the surface of the Local Talk vault but it’s still a great place to start. After you finish enjoying this release you should head over to their bandcamp page as well. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy hours of essential house music.

https://localtalk.bandcamp.com/

6th February 2023

The Basic Soul Show

6th February 2023

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Georgie Sweet – A Friend To All [Futuristica Music]
The Degrees – Back Down [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
J-Felix feat. Chloe Bodur – Nostalgia [OVN Records]
Koshi Group – Starcrash [Fluid Ounce]
Quiet Dawn – Outside The Factory [First Word Records]
QURO – 2 Feet 2
The Herbaliser feat. Roots Manuva – Lord Lord [Ninja Tune]
Danny Kuttner – Chasing Myself [Siyal Music]
NAUSYQA – The Valley (Live At Flowriders Studio) [Wicked Wax]
Neil Larsen – Nile Crescent [Horizon]
Danser’s Inferno – Sombre Guitar [Everland Jazz]
Astrud Gilberto – General da Banda [BBE Music]
Sunbörn – Dancing In the Dusk / Mankind [Tramp Records]
The Grand Jury – Music Is Fun [Wewantsounds]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Crush Velvet (For Phlash) [Mashi Beats]
Haze City – Ai Ehay (Cengiz Remix) [Boogie Cafe]
Mark Force & Kaidi Tatham Present… Blakai feat. Bembe Segue – Afrospace [Schtum]
Kyodai – 4U [Local Talk]
Afro Bruk Band – Vira Lata [Eclectic Beats Music]
Dark Sky, ASA 808 – Yowse [TOYS Berlin]
Alton Miller feat. KB – Love Don’t Pass Me [Sound Signature]
Tea White feat. Frank Ru – Forgotten World [[Stay True Sounds]
TimAdeep – Like Stuck Birds In A Cage [Stay True Sounds]
Hint – Physical Stamina (Titeknots Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
4 Hero – 9 By 9 (M.I.S.T. Full Vocal Mix) [Talkin’ Loud]
Om Unit & Kid Drama – Untitled 1 [Apollo Records]