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RELEASE DATE: 11/26/2021
LP version. Vels Trio reap their jazz-fusion crop with a stellar 11-track debut album Celestial Greens on Rhythm Section International. Wandering through their versatile musical vision, the album represents the amalgamation of London's finest jazz players; Jack Stephenson-Oliver on keys (Poppy Ajudha), Dougal Taylor behind the drum kit (Emma Jean-Thackray) and Cameron Dawson on bass (Puma Blue). The end result: 40 minutes of high-fidelity worthy audio elation, destined for the "album of year" lists. Incorporating bona fide sleeper hit "The Wad", alongside new singles "May As Well Be", a dreamy jam with funk-indebted bass, and "Pop Stuff", a melancholic and potent composition that dissolves into pitched down slow core. The album soars through psychedelic synth progressions, deep arrangements and finessed groove sections. Recorded mostly in Kate Bush's personal studio in Welling, Wicker Studios, Vels Trio went through numerous versions of each track until settling on the right take to build the composition from, always considering the album format first and foremost. This arduous process has gilded the record, elevating their musicianship to unseen heights. Celestial Greens represents an exploration of a new vision of modern progressive music, consolidating their influence on the emerging UK soul and RnB scenes, whilst creating a sound that's idiosyncratic yet accessible to any fan of electronic music. For fans of: Yussef Dates, Richard Spaven, BadBadNotGood, Snarky Puppy, Sons Of Kemet, Emma Jean-Thackray, Alfa Mist, Ruby Rushton, Mansur Brown.
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RELEASE DATE: 11/26/2021
LP version. Splatter vinyl. Vels Trio reap their jazz-fusion crop with a stellar 11-track debut album Celestial Greens on Rhythm Section International. Wandering through their versatile musical vision, the album represents the amalgamation of London's finest jazz players; Jack Stephenson-Oliver on keys (Poppy Ajudha), Dougal Taylor behind the drum kit (Emma Jean-Thackray) and Cameron Dawson on bass (Puma Blue). The end result: 40 minutes of high-fidelity worthy audio elation, destined for the "album of year" lists. Incorporating bona fide sleeper hit "The Wad", alongside new singles "May As Well Be", a dreamy jam with funk-indebted bass, and "Pop Stuff", a melancholic and potent composition that dissolves into pitched down slow core. The album soars through psychedelic synth progressions, deep arrangements and finessed groove sections. Recorded mostly in Kate Bush's personal studio in Welling, Wicker Studios, Vels Trio went through numerous versions of each track until settling on the right take to build the composition from, always considering the album format first and foremost. This arduous process has gilded the record, elevating their musicianship to unseen heights. Celestial Greens represents an exploration of a new vision of modern progressive music, consolidating their influence on the emerging UK soul and RnB scenes, whilst creating a sound that's idiosyncratic yet accessible to any fan of electronic music. For fans of: Yussef Dates, Richard Spaven, BadBadNotGood, Snarky Puppy, Sons Of Kemet, Emma Jean-Thackray, Alfa Mist, Ruby Rushton, Mansur Brown.
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RELEASE DATE: 11/26/2021
LP version. Transparent green vinyl. Vels Trio reap their jazz-fusion crop with a stellar 11-track debut album Celestial Greens on Rhythm Section International. Wandering through their versatile musical vision, the album represents the amalgamation of London's finest jazz players; Jack Stephenson-Oliver on keys (Poppy Ajudha), Dougal Taylor behind the drum kit (Emma Jean-Thackray) and Cameron Dawson on bass (Puma Blue). The end result: 40 minutes of high-fidelity worthy audio elation, destined for the "album of year" lists. Incorporating bona fide sleeper hit "The Wad", alongside new singles "May As Well Be", a dreamy jam with funk-indebted bass, and "Pop Stuff", a melancholic and potent composition that dissolves into pitched down slow core. The album soars through psychedelic synth progressions, deep arrangements and finessed groove sections. Recorded mostly in Kate Bush's personal studio in Welling, Wicker Studios, Vels Trio went through numerous versions of each track until settling on the right take to build the composition from, always considering the album format first and foremost. This arduous process has gilded the record, elevating their musicianship to unseen heights. Celestial Greens represents an exploration of a new vision of modern progressive music, consolidating their influence on the emerging UK soul and RnB scenes, whilst creating a sound that's idiosyncratic yet accessible to any fan of electronic music. For fans of: Yussef Dates, Richard Spaven, BadBadNotGood, Snarky Puppy, Sons Of Kemet, Emma Jean-Thackray, Alfa Mist, Ruby Rushton, Mansur Brown.
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RELEASE DATE: 11/5/2021
Bradley Zero's Rhythm Section International imprint curate the second instalment of Shouts, a 12-track compilation with a diverse selection of artists whose music spans spoken word, DIY funk, house, techno, trap, indie, RnB and the many sub genres in between. Shouts 2021 highlights the dynamic journey and sound of the Rhythm Section International imprint, this time focusing on a global selection of completely new artists. An opportunity to shout about the next generation of musical talent from across the UK, Ireland, US, Middle East, Australia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Released over two separate LPs as Volume 1 and Volume 2 (RS 045EP).
"Shouts 2021 celebrates the future sounds of Rhythm Section International and explores our intention to diversify what the label is moving forward. The direction and scope of the label has definitely widened. You reach a turning point when you want to explore other sounds that you're interested in and the beauty of being an independent label has allowed us to do that. The Shouts series gives us an opportunity to release so many genres that we enjoy in one hit, and that has fed into our overall growth." --Bradley Zero
Shouts 2021 boasts an incredible selection of a once in a generation type of burgeoning talent. Disco sleeve with artwork designed by producer and graphic artist extraordinaire Big Ever FKA Cop Envy. For fans of: Desert Sound Colony, Four Tet, Violet, Shanti Celeste, Pangea, Yu Su, D Tiffany, Bruce, Chaos In The CBD. Volume 1 features Liluzu, Mafou, Nídia, Yushh, Dylan Bryne, and Klein Zage.
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RELEASE DATE: 11/5/2021
Bradley Zero's Rhythm Section International imprint curate the second instalment of Shouts, a 12-track compilation with a diverse selection of artists whose music spans spoken word, DIY funk, house, techno, trap, indie, RnB and the many sub genres in between. Shouts 2021 highlights the dynamic journey and sound of the Rhythm Section International imprint, this time focusing on a global selection of completely new artists. An opportunity to shout about the next generation of musical talent from across the UK, Ireland, US, Middle East, Australia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Released over two separate LPs as Volume 1 (RS 044EP) and Volume 2.
"Shouts 2021 celebrates the future sounds of Rhythm Section International and explores our intention to diversify what the label is moving forward. The direction and scope of the label has definitely widened. You reach a turning point when you want to explore other sounds that you're interested in and the beauty of being an independent label has allowed us to do that. The Shouts series gives us an opportunity to release so many genres that we enjoy in one hit, and that has fed into our overall growth." --Bradley Zero
Shouts 2021 boasts an incredible selection of a once in a generation type of burgeoning talent. Disco sleeve with artwork designed by producer and graphic artist extraordinaire Big Ever FKA Cop Envy. For fans of: Desert Sound Colony, Four Tet, Violet, Shanti Celeste, Pangea, Yu Su, D Tiffany, Bruce, Chaos In The CBD. Volume 2 features Soso Tharpa, Tom Esselle, Pookie, Hassan Abou Alam, Adam Pits, and Kareem Ali.
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RELEASE DATE: 11/5/2021
Vels Trio reap their jazz-fusion crop with a stellar 11-track debut album Celestial Greens on Rhythm Section International. Wandering through their versatile musical vision, the album represents the amalgamation of London's finest jazz players; Jack Stephenson-Oliver on keys (Poppy Ajudha), Dougal Taylor behind the drum kit (Emma Jean-Thackray) and Cameron Dawson on bass (Puma Blue). The end result: 40 minutes of high-fidelity worthy audio elation, destined for the "album of year" lists. Incorporating bona fide sleeper hit "The Wad", alongside new singles "May As Well Be", a dreamy jam with funk-indebted bass, and "Pop Stuff", a melancholic and potent composition that dissolves into pitched down slow core. The album soars through psychedelic synth progressions, deep arrangements and finessed groove sections. Recorded mostly in Kate Bush's personal studio in Welling, Wicker Studios, Vels Trio went through numerous versions of each track until settling on the right take to build the composition from, always considering the album format first and foremost. This arduous process has gilded the record, elevating their musicianship to unseen heights. Celestial Greens represents an exploration of a new vision of modern progressive music, consolidating their influence on the emerging UK soul and RnB scenes, whilst creating a sound that's idiosyncratic yet accessible to any fan of electronic music. For fans of: Yussef Dates, Richard Spaven, BadBadNotGood, Snarky Puppy, Sons Of Kemet, Emma Jean-Thackray, Alfa Mist, Ruby Rushton, Mansur Brown.
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30/70 and Rhythm Section team up once more to deliver their most ambitious remix package to date. Call outs to friends and family of the label and collective offered up a selection of some of the most exciting electronic music producers in the scene and the fruits of the collaboration have arrived. The remix package continues 30/70's practice of rebirthing their music in a contemporary club sound but this time takes that intention a step further, veering into unexpected and more experimental territory for the band, calling in a new era for their musical endeavors. The record opens with a duo that need no introduction, label legends Chaos In The CBD work their magic on "Tastes Like Freedom", playing on Josh Kelly's drawn out noir-esque sax notes and Allysha's whispering tones to create a sultry and sophisticated house number in their typically infectious style. Next up, Utrecht native Carista enters with the sound of the Netherlands for a new wave electro trip fresh off her BBC Radio 1 residency. Tornado Wallace takes you straight to a hot pink sunset on the long-lost festival floor with his "Red Face Remix" of "Tastes Like Freedom". Closing out are the cerebral and ethereal sounds of Yu Su's "Midnight Blossom" Remix, where the Kaifeng-born composer, DJ and sound artist continues her exploration of "fourth world" ambience and left-field dance music. Over the last few years, 30/70 have become something of a supergroup: with Allysha Joy, Ziggy Zeitgeist, Josh Kelly and Matthew Hayes all soaring as solo artists and band leaders. Individual talents aside, there's nothing quite like the 30/70 collective united as one unstoppable force; and the synergy is palpable in this tantalizing tour-de force.
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LP version. Magenta vinyl. 30/70 and Rhythm Section team up once more to deliver their most ambitious remix package to date. Call outs to friends and family of the label and collective offered up a selection of some of the most exciting electronic music producers in the scene and the fruits of the collaboration have arrived. The remix package continues 30/70's practice of rebirthing their music in a contemporary club sound but this time takes that intention a step further, veering into unexpected and more experimental territory for the band, calling in a new era for their musical endeavors. The record opens with a duo that need no introduction, label legends Chaos In The CBD work their magic on "Tastes Like Freedom", playing on Josh Kelly's drawn out noir-esque sax notes and Allysha's whispering tones to create a sultry and sophisticated house number in their typically infectious style. Next up, Utrecht native Carista enters with the sound of the Netherlands for a new wave electro trip fresh off her BBC Radio 1 residency. Tornado Wallace takes you straight to a hot pink sunset on the long-lost festival floor with his "Red Face Remix" of "Tastes Like Freedom". Closing out are the cerebral and ethereal sounds of Yu Su's "Midnight Blossom" Remix, where the Kaifeng-born composer, DJ and sound artist continues her exploration of "fourth world" ambience and left-field dance music. Over the last few years, 30/70 have become something of a supergroup: with Allysha Joy, Ziggy Zeitgeist, Josh Kelly and Matthew Hayes all soaring as solo artists and band leaders. Individual talents aside, there's nothing quite like the 30/70 collective united as one unstoppable force; and the synergy is palpable in this tantalizing tour-de force.
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2016 release; 2021 repress. A versatile EP spanning over five tracks, Well Well is a house-tinged, jazzy affair -- rich in soulful vocals, summery chords and live percussion. Hidden Spheres is a seasoned DJ and producer, having released on the likes of Moods & Grooves alongside Theo Parrish, Andrés, MR. G, and Moodymann as well as producing the inaugural release for Lobster Theremin imprint Distant Hawaii.
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RELEASE DATE: 10/8/2021
MMYYKK's Science EP arrives at a time when the world needs it. The eponymous title track is about recognizing the power and connection that we all have to the cosmos -- and it feels like no coincidence that this body of work arrives in 2021. The EP balances universal themes with playfulness; asks hard questions relating to accountability and materiality whilst remaining musically cohesive and funky throughout. An exceedingly difficult artist to pigeonhole, MMYYKK (pronounced Mike) works concurrently within the realms of soul, jazz, hip hop, R&B and ambient; his sound equally indebted to his fellow west-coast natives Thundercat and Flying Lotus as it is to synth experimentalists Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. Whilst MMYYKK operates as the multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and engineer across all six tracks, you can still hear the richness of improvisation musical collaboration involved in the making of this record, with numerous cameos from artists in MMYYKK's adopted hometown of Minneapolis as well as a feature from London's very own Demae. The city of Minneapolis, whilst not addressed directly in the lyrics, provided a backdrop like no other whilst this album was coming together. Being at the epicenter of such a tragedy had a profound effect on the formation of the EP... "The city was literally burning..." MMYYKK recalls as he goes on to explain that tackling themes such as police reform, reparations and accountability in his work is his way of taking a stand in the fight for justice. Despite the grief prevalent in the city, the EP exudes a complex "dopeness", executed so effortlessly it belies the skill involved in the process -- it's precisely this nonchalant cool that defines what Science means to the artist. While you can dissect the inspirations and trace the lineage of this body of work -- the result is singular. It's clear that Mychal Fisher, aka MMYYKK, is operating on his own terms, in a lane of his own -- and making it look easy. For fans of: The Internet, Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Moonchild, Robert Glasper, MNDSGN, Anderson .Paak. Limited edition LP version comes on yellow marbled vinyl.
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RELEASE DATE: 10/8/2021
LP version. Yellow marbled vinyl. MMYYKK's Science EP arrives at a time when the world needs it. The eponymous title track is about recognizing the power and connection that we all have to the cosmos -- and it feels like no coincidence that this body of work arrives in 2021. The EP balances universal themes with playfulness; asks hard questions relating to accountability and materiality whilst remaining musically cohesive and funky throughout. An exceedingly difficult artist to pigeonhole, MMYYKK (pronounced Mike) works concurrently within the realms of soul, jazz, hip hop, R&B and ambient; his sound equally indebted to his fellow west-coast natives Thundercat and Flying Lotus as it is to synth experimentalists Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. Whilst MMYYKK operates as the multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and engineer across all six tracks, you can still hear the richness of improvisation musical collaboration involved in the making of this record, with numerous cameos from artists in MMYYKK's adopted hometown of Minneapolis as well as a feature from London's very own Demae. The city of Minneapolis, whilst not addressed directly in the lyrics, provided a backdrop like no other whilst this album was coming together. Being at the epicenter of such a tragedy had a profound effect on the formation of the EP... "The city was literally burning..." MMYYKK recalls as he goes on to explain that tackling themes such as police reform, reparations and accountability in his work is his way of taking a stand in the fight for justice. Despite the grief prevalent in the city, the EP exudes a complex "dopeness", executed so effortlessly it belies the skill involved in the process -- it's precisely this nonchalant cool that defines what Science means to the artist. While you can dissect the inspirations and trace the lineage of this body of work -- the result is singular. It's clear that Mychal Fisher, aka MMYYKK, is operating on his own terms, in a lane of his own -- and making it look easy. For fans of: The Internet, Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Moonchild, Robert Glasper, MNDSGN, Anderson .Paak.
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RELEASE DATE: 8/6/2021
With his debut release for Peckham club and label institution Rhythm Section International, Hackney-raised Jerome Thomas is declaring the dawning of a new age for British soul music. Jerome's school was a home filled with non-stop music; whether that was bootleg CDs of rare groove from East London's Sunday markets to late '90s R&B on The Box or family favorites; Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, Chico DeBarge, Jill Scott. He learnt his prodigious vocal craft of ad-libs and harmonies by listening to Brandy's '98 LP Never Say Never on repeat. Working with a live six-piece band of assorted ages and musical backgrounds from rock to classical jazz, Jerome's sound is a 180 degree turn from the direction of travel of UK R&B which has trended towards producers' tracks made inside the computer. Jerome composes the pieces, then allows space for interaction with his long-term musical collaborators. The "organic decisions" open up the scope of his music as they jam and record. The result is a sound that could been made in the '70s, the '90s or the '00s. He's the new blood of the sophisticated British sound that traces back to artists like Mica Paris, Soul II Soul and Omar. For Jerome, music has literally been a life-saving vessel for self-expression. Like 1% of the population, he has a stutter, which disrupts the fluent flow of his speech. The stutter disappears when he sings, freeing his voice as it's transformed into an instrument. As an introverted, intuitive Pisces, the songwriting process lets him explore and express his internal cosmos. Jerome describes his sound using the acronym FOE, standing for "Freedom of Expression" and "Fusion of Everything". His music is a space for him to dissolve boundaries and binaries. His fine falsetto explores a register that can read as masculine or feminine. The romantic story that runs across the two vinyl sides of That Secret Sauce is told without specifying a gender point of view. Like many of the great soul records, a close listen to That Secret Sauce reveals its romantic narrative; from first meeting to sexual infatuation to the dissolution of the affair, the breaking up and the moving forward -- keeping your energy clear. It's a tale as old as time, retold. For fans of D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, Eliza, Iamddb, Alxndr London, Sir, Cleo Sol, Fatima, Ego Ella May, Masego, H.E.R., Joyce Wrice.
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RELEASE DATE: 8/6/2021
LP version. Red-and-black marbled vinyl. With his debut release for Peckham club and label institution Rhythm Section International, Hackney-raised Jerome Thomas is declaring the dawning of a new age for British soul music. Jerome's school was a home filled with non-stop music; whether that was bootleg CDs of rare groove from East London's Sunday markets to late '90s R&B on The Box or family favorites; Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, Chico DeBarge, Jill Scott. He learnt his prodigious vocal craft of ad-libs and harmonies by listening to Brandy's '98 LP Never Say Never on repeat. Working with a live six-piece band of assorted ages and musical backgrounds from rock to classical jazz, Jerome's sound is a 180 degree turn from the direction of travel of UK R&B which has trended towards producers' tracks made inside the computer. Jerome composes the pieces, then allows space for interaction with his long-term musical collaborators. The "organic decisions" open up the scope of his music as they jam and record. The result is a sound that could been made in the '70s, the '90s or the '00s. He's the new blood of the sophisticated British sound that traces back to artists like Mica Paris, Soul II Soul and Omar. For Jerome, music has literally been a life-saving vessel for self-expression. Like 1% of the population, he has a stutter, which disrupts the fluent flow of his speech. The stutter disappears when he sings, freeing his voice as it's transformed into an instrument. As an introverted, intuitive Pisces, the songwriting process lets him explore and express his internal cosmos. Jerome describes his sound using the acronym FOE, standing for "Freedom of Expression" and "Fusion of Everything". His music is a space for him to dissolve boundaries and binaries. His fine falsetto explores a register that can read as masculine or feminine. The romantic story that runs across the two vinyl sides of That Secret Sauce is told without specifying a gender point of view. Like many of the great soul records, a close listen to That Secret Sauce reveals its romantic narrative; from first meeting to sexual infatuation to the dissolution of the affair, the breaking up and the moving forward -- keeping your energy clear. It's a tale as old as time, retold. For fans of D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, Eliza, Iamddb, Alxndr London, Sir, Cleo Sol, Fatima, Ego Ella May, Masego, H.E.R., Joyce Wrice.
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RELEASE DATE: 4/16/2021
Love marks the long-awaited return of Melbourne based producer Prequel to Rhythm Section INTL, following outings on Distant Hawaii (now Distant Horizons), Local Talk, and an EP on Lumberjacks in Hell. The lead track, "Love Is" is a joint effort with long term collaborator Cazeaux O.S.L.O. Its a meditation on Love, in all its complexities. This exploration is dissected across this deeply personal concept album -- a 50-minute journey through the highs and lows of love and loss. Across 12 tracks we're taken on a journey which seamlessly incorporates soul, jazz, hip-hop, and Brazilian influences -- all drenched in a deep longing which traces its roots back to the masters of deep, melancholic house music. Born into a musical family and brought up on a blend of jazz and hip-hop, Prequel supplements his sample-based style with a number of luminaries of the Australian music scene in the form of guests Horatio Luna on bass, Josh Kelly on sax, Cazeaux O.S.L.O on vocals, Javier Fredes on percussion and Tamil Rogeon on violin/viola. Deeply influenced by his love of film, the album is accompanied by a series of music videos edited by Prequel that whilst creating companion pieces to each single, also looks to further expand the meditation of what we talk about when we talk about Love. For fans of: Osunlade, Gilles Peterson, K15, Seven Davis Jr., Lefto, Moxie. Red vinyl.
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Repressed, clear vinyl. Rhythm Section International welcomes Nicola Cruz to the fold with his debut EP on the imprint, Subtropique. Inspired by an Ecuadorian upbringing, percussion is at the heart of how Nicola operates. His rhythmic style finds a natural home on the London label -- which presents five expansive efforts equally indebted to traditional drumming as they are to contemporary club sounds. Remaining sonically cohesive without feeling the need to settle into a definable style -- the tracks are tied together by a lucid psychedelic thread which, despite challenging the expectations and fundamentals of electronic dance music -- demand movement at a time where you yearn for it.
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Limited 2021 repress. In 2014, Vels Trio entered the UK jazz-fusion echelons with breakout EP Yellow Ochre. Conjuring the spirit of old greats and modern innovators like Pat Metheny and Robert Glasper, the trio captured the underground audience whilst inaugurating themselves into the headier jazz foray. With a feature from the mighty Shabaka Hutchings bolstering the EP to a broader audience, and astonishing live performances, the record led to sold out shows across Europe in 2018. Since then the band have been busy on-hire for other prominent artists within international soulful jazz scenes, backing for the likes of Charlotte dos Santos and Poppy Ajudha. Their individual journeys involve drummer Dougal Taylor working with Emma-Jean Thackray and Neue Grafik Ensemble on critically acclaimed EPs, bassist Cameron Dawson signing to Ubiquity with Mamas Gun, and keyboard virtuoso Jack Stephenson Oliver creating dancefloor magic with SAUL and Nigerian composer Etuk Ubong. Fast forward to 2020, with follow-up single "The Wad" conquering the Spotify jazz playlists, the band have an album in the works for 2021, dropping on your doorstep via Rhythm Section International. The reissue also includes a breakbeat 'n' cuica remix of "Yellow Ochre Pt. 1" from the ever-reliable beatmaker extraordinaire, Footshooter (Dance Regular, YAM Records), ready for living room dancefloors. 180 gram vinyl.
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2020 repress. Al Dobson Jr.'s debut full-length LP on Rhythm Section International. Spread over 28 tracks and clocking in at just under one hour, this body of work provides a glimpse into the mind of one of the UK's most talented, enigmatic producers. Al Dobson's debut mini album marked the inauguration of Bradley Zero's fledgling label back in 2014 (RS 001LP), proving to be a breath of fresh air to the London scene with it's loose, undefinable sound and unique approach to production. As a newcomer, Al Dobson Jr.'s music didn't remain a secret for long, with major global tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, Theo Parrish, Dego, Alex Nut, and Osunlade being early adopters. As with other key releases on 22a and Izwid, it didn't take long for Rye Lane Volume One to go from obscure debut to cult classic, propelling the artist and the label onto the international platform. At once a continuation and evolution of the sound, Rye Lane Volume II & III offers a deeper exploration into the Al Dobson Jr. universe, moving with ease through tempos and textures but never losing that effortless magic that makes ADJ stand out from the crowd.
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Dan Kye is the mysteriously evoked moniker from multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocal sensation Jordan Rakei. The New Zealand-born artist -- who now resides in London -- presents his first long-player from Dan Kye, Small Moments, on Bradley Zero's Rhythm Section INTL. An ode to the dancefloor, the musical project was born out of Jordan's lockdown experience, created from the comfort of his own home. Recorded with just a laptop, extra live instruments and guest musicians, Small Moments seamlessly transcends across electronica, jazz and funk, with each genre being effortlessly fused with Jordan's melancholy vocals. Allowing himself to push the boundaries, Jordan's Dan Kye moniker draws on the energetic and uplifting elements of house and techno and perfectly mixes it with the sultry vocals and emotion that come with the live elements from Jordan Rakei. The record offers listeners a journey through more floor-heavy tracks such as "Mogeri" and "Raro" to more groove infused offerings such as "Rainbow Road", whilst tracks, like "Sober", take on a more lyrical and anthemic feel. After meeting Bradley Zero online whilst living in Australia, Jordan eventually moved to London in 2014. The same day he landed, he went straight to a Rhythm Section party to meet Bradley, and it was here that he first got a taste for house music. He enjoyed Rhythm Section INTL's ability to draw on both live and electronic talent; and thus, after Bradley asked him for some productions for the parties, the idea for Dan Kye was born. Small Moments is a musical masterpiece that can be enjoyed as much on the dancefloor as it can in the comfort of your own home and is a perfect step into Jordan's landscape and idealism of dance orientated music.
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2020 repress. Prequel's back with more of the soulful, jazz-tinged productions that got Rhythm Section International's attention first time round with his debut EP Polite Strangers (2014). The record proved a hit with the likes of Gilles Peterson, Osunlade, Recloose, Mister Saturday Night, Ben UFO, and garnered a cult following amongst music lovers, spreading the word of the label farther afield in the process. Holding the fort as Rhythm Section ambassador down under, Prequel has stepped things up for his sophomore EP, incorporating spoken word, subtle vocal lines and the same instrumental flourishes that drew RS in the first time round. This is a record with a message, a record that speaks from the soul, an homage and above all a very serious artistic statement. Features Cazeaux O.S.L.O..
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From the backwaters of New Orleans, Hiatt dB bursts forth with Palimpsest, a remarkable debut on Rhythm Section International. Simmering "Sun Spell" explodes in glorious technicolor as you meet the lead track -- an orgy of uplifting piano stabs, hyper-speed second line rhythms and spiraling bass. This frenetic, joyful opener -- road tested and verified extensively by Rhythm Section head Bradley Zero - has "Peak Time" written all over it. New Orleans is a drum city and true to his home Hiatt doesn't let up on the rhythmic assault with second track "Palimpsest". An intricate snare rudiment leads us to a demented bassline which sears a hole through the percussion as it builds to a dizzying crescendo, only to release the pressure teasingly, time and time again. Hiatt dB is an artist who wears his city's influence proudly, and as you flip the record over you see these local ingredients incorporated once again but this time resulting in a distinctly more ethereal energy. The sizzling stylings of "6 O'Clock Rock" have "Big Easy" written all over them, perfectly complimented by a cameo from the mellow canary himself, just to make sure the vibes is right... To round off this exceptionally strong debut EP, the closing track takes a turn towards the deeper side of the New Orleans sound. Effortless, hypnotic and masterfully understated, sit back and bask in the euphoric, sparkling breaks of "Everyday Break". It's the warm afterglow you need as the journey of the record comes to its triumphant conclusion.
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On a collision course with Earth from the furthest reaches of the universe, The Colours That Rise announce their debut album Grey Doubt on the inimitable Rhythm Section International. Comprised of producer duo Simeon Jones and Nathanael Williams, The Colours That Rise have previously turned heads with 2017's 2020 EP released on Breaker Breaker (the label credited with breaking Ross From Friends). Returning with their most accomplished offering to date, Grey Doubt features acclaimed guests such as Yazmin Lacey, Yussef Dayes, and Andrew Ashong, each respectively complementing the incredible musicianship on display here, capturing the true zeitgeist of present day UK. Combining live instrumentation and analog synths, intricate, intertwining textures and melodies run deep throughout this beautifully crafted Afrofuturist voyage, exploring the darkest recesses of the galaxy, through weather-beaten and asteroid damaged synth waves and broken drum patterns reverberating out into the vastness of space. "Home Time" has picked up steam with support across BBC 6 Music and 1Xtra through the likes of Benji B, Tom Ravenscroft, Jamz Supernova, and Mary Anne Hobbs, who awarded it as her "Near Future" track.
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RS 031EP
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Bradley Zero celebrates five years of his Rhythm Section International imprint with 12" compilation Shouts Vol. 1 and 2. Vol. 1 represents the more club-ready side of the label whilst Vol. 2 explores more mellow territories. Famed by Mixmag as one of the Top Ten DJs of 2019, celebrated as a "figurehead for the exploding south London scene", and "responsible for spreading the gospel of the city's new Jazz sound", it's clear to see why Bradley Zero is quickly becoming the taste-maker of his generation and Rhythm Section INTL as one of the most respected outlets for authentic global cuts. A go-to label for the connoisseurs Rhythm Section INTL is a UK staple. The raison d'être has always been to unearth and nurture new talent, not just via the catalog but through the now established network of radio shows, concerts, and club nights Rhythm Section has become known for. The Shouts compilation and accompanying celebratory tour is a continuation of this mission. Shouts is a nod to the online radio culture that birthed the movement. Shouts is the label using its voice to amplify its peers. Shouts: Volume 1 features Yu Su, Katerina, Lock Eyes, Valesuchi, and Dawit.
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Bradley Zero celebrates five years of his Rhythm Section International imprint with 12" compilation Shouts Vol. 1 and 2. Vol. 1 represents the more club-ready side of the label whilst Vol. 2 explores more mellow territories. Famed by Mixmag as one of the Top Ten DJs of 2019, celebrated as a "figurehead for the exploding south London scene", and "responsible for spreading the gospel of the city's new Jazz sound", it's clear to see why Bradley Zero is quickly becoming the taste-maker of his generation and Rhythm Section INTL as one of the most respected outlets for authentic global cuts. A go-to label for the connoisseurs Rhythm Section INTL is a UK staple. The raison d'être has always been to unearth and nurture new talent, not just via the catalog but through the now established network of radio shows, concerts, and club nights Rhythm Section has become known for. The Shouts compilation and accompanying celebratory tour is a continuation of this mission. Shouts is a nod to the online radio culture that birthed the movement. Shouts is the label using its voice to amplify its peers. Shouts: Volume 2 features Duke Hugh, Research Club, Paula Tape, Jad & The, Shy One, and Session Victim.
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With their third album Fluid Motion, Melbourne's 30/70 are set to soar into higher territory as the face of Australia's newest wave of soul-influenced brilliance. From the swirling opening pads of "Brunswick Hustle" all the way through to the sax-laden shimmer of "Flowers" at its close, Fluid Motion is an instant classic, effortlessly shifting between neo-soul and languid, astral-facing jazz textures and authentic vignettes of UK club music history. It's a formula that those already caught in 30/70's celestial web are fully aware of; first defined on the local heat of their 2015 debut Cold Radish Coma and majestically expanded upon with their critically acclaimed 2017 release Elevate on Bradley Zero's Rhythm Section International (mixed by Hiatus Kaiyote's Paul Bender). Elevate (RS 020LP, 2018) did exactly that -- elevating both the scope of the band's sound as well as their standing in the local and international community. Since the last record was released, the music has brought the band on world tours and to the attention of the wider public and key tastemakers alike. Strongly supported by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Tom Ravenscroft, Jamie Cullum, Matthew Halsall, and Bradley Zero, the UK has become something of a second home for 30/70. London in particular has openly embraced the soulful sounds of Melbourne, as evidenced by Gilles' latest Brownswood compilation Sunny Side Up which features three tracks from 30/70 members: Ziggy Zeitgeist, Horatio Luna, and Allysha Joy. The record is a follow-up to his era-defining survey of the UK jazz scene We Out Here, the compilation that kickstarted a whole generation of London's under-the-radar jazz kids to global headlining heights. It would appear you're about to witness this same effect take place for the Melbourne contingent, of which 30/70 lead the charge. The city's invasion is well and truly upon us. While London is undoubtedly in love with what's happening in Melbourne right now, this is no one way love affair. The 30/70 collective have had their ears to the ground and plugged into the sound of the UK underground. This new album takes inspiration from the syncopation of broken-beat, the immediacy of grime and dub's sonic aesthetic to create something that is a truly global amalgamation of local sounds, finessed by Allysha Joy's instantly recognizable vocals; the rawest and realest of voices.
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LP version. With their third album Fluid Motion, Melbourne's 30/70 are set to soar into higher territory as the face of Australia's newest wave of soul-influenced brilliance. From the swirling opening pads of "Brunswick Hustle" all the way through to the sax-laden shimmer of "Flowers" at its close, Fluid Motion is an instant classic, effortlessly shifting between neo-soul and languid, astral-facing jazz textures and authentic vignettes of UK club music history. It's a formula that those already caught in 30/70's celestial web are fully aware of; first defined on the local heat of their 2015 debut Cold Radish Coma and majestically expanded upon with their critically acclaimed 2017 release Elevate on Bradley Zero's Rhythm Section International (mixed by Hiatus Kaiyote's Paul Bender). Elevate (RS 020LP, 2018) did exactly that -- elevating both the scope of the band's sound as well as their standing in the local and international community. Since the last record was released, the music has brought the band on world tours and to the attention of the wider public and key tastemakers alike. Strongly supported by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Tom Ravenscroft, Jamie Cullum, Matthew Halsall, and Bradley Zero, the UK has become something of a second home for 30/70. London in particular has openly embraced the soulful sounds of Melbourne, as evidenced by Gilles' latest Brownswood compilation Sunny Side Up which features three tracks from 30/70 members: Ziggy Zeitgeist, Horatio Luna, and Allysha Joy. The record is a follow-up to his era-defining survey of the UK jazz scene We Out Here, the compilation that kickstarted a whole generation of London's under-the-radar jazz kids to global headlining heights. It would appear you're about to witness this same effect take place for the Melbourne contingent, of which 30/70 lead the charge. The city's invasion is well and truly upon us. While London is undoubtedly in love with what's happening in Melbourne right now, this is no one way love affair. The 30/70 collective have had their ears to the ground and plugged into the sound of the UK underground. This new album takes inspiration from the syncopation of broken-beat, the immediacy of grime and dub's sonic aesthetic to create something that is a truly global amalgamation of local sounds, finessed by Allysha Joy's instantly recognizable vocals; the rawest and realest of voices.
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