Stack №318: Apr 9, 2021

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Apr 9, 2021

ovrkast. - Love Somebody

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House of Lords Follow “Soulful one by ovrkast! ovrkast. · Love Somebody The post Ovrkast – Love Somebody appeared first…” on Jan 15th →

When Oakland’s ovrkast released his debut project, Try Again, in 2020, it earned praise in underground rap circles, some fans likely recognizing his name from Earl Sweatshirt's production credits. He started 2021 with a deluxe reissue of the mixtape, adding this feel-good track in which he's beaming about the arrival of his newborn nephew.

Moontype - About You

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The Alternative Follow “Few of today’s new bands carry the distinct, palpable potential of Moontype. The Chicago trio of…” last week →

Released last week on Born Yesterday Records, the debut album from Chicago band Moontype has several sites in our index transfixed. Among them is Post-Trash, who says "the eclectic three-piece string together tight harmonies and rock-solid arrangements with an enduring sense of friendship, trust, and chops."

Kumail - Without You

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Resident Advisor Follow “When DJing, Mumbai-based artist Kumail goes hard on breaks, hip-hop and varying shades of atmospheric electro.…” last week →

The latest single from Kumail (Stack №251) finds the rising Indian producer going all-in on an '80s funkadelic vibe. Per Resident Advisor, "'Without You' is a honeyed cut of lo-fi boogie featuring wavering synth lines, retro effects and lingering vocals that channel early Dâm-Funk." It's out on Bastard Jazz Recordings.

April + VISTA - The Receiver (feat. Zeroh)

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Okayplayer Follow “Barry Morrow, Teller Bank$, Pink Siifu x Fly Anakin, Nappy Nina x JWords and more drop…” on Mar 22nd →

With their new album inspired by lucid dreams, the DC-based duo utilize field recordings and elements of electronic, neo-soul, hip-hop, and beyond, bringing listeners into "a dark and lush musical world that is well worth the visit," says Bandcamp.

JAB - Currents

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Burl Veneer's Music Tumblr Follow “JAB - Currents EP - intense rhythms of 3-4 percussionists juxtaposed with the calming sounds of…” on Mar 19th →

The polyrhythmic arrangements of London's Junior Alli-Balogun, aka JAB, emit evocative jazzy energy. His latest EP (out now on Joon Dada Records) features a cast of collaborators on strings, guitar, bass, and additional percussion, with JAB at the helm playing vibraphone, organ, drums, and more.

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Groove Podcast 291 - Ela Minus

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Colombia-born, New York-based producer Ela Minus (Stack №274) makes Groove an uplifting mix featuring Avalon Emerson (№139), Sofia Kourtesis (№310), Elkka (№317), and other dance favorites.

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