Pop Spotlight

I remember when I first heard Pete’s ideas for Amsterdam – the 2nd EP that would follow up our Berlin release from earlier this year. There were a few beats that stood out, but “Loving […]

So, there is this album called Barista Beats by Etymology Records. All the titles are so conceptually cute that it’s like the menu of your favorite local coffee spot and you just wonder “Can I […]

Sexy sax vibes and tight beats. The new KVMTZ track “Serene” is definitely delivering on its title promise. The track is a tease of his debut EP From the Soul scheduled for later this year. […]

For a second I got very excited that I’m about to hear something very new from Gold Panda, but turns out this is some of his old stuff re-released as part of his deluxe edition […]

Now this is the collaboration I’ve been waiting for: Ólafur Arnalds and Bonobo. This is so damn beautiful and peaceful, and somehow feels like you are getting lost in it. This song’s serenity is what […]

What I loved about “Survivor’s Guilt” by Focus the Truth is the fact that it’s lively and raw conscious hip hop that doesn’t come across as preachy in any way. The opening clip in the […]

If you feel like running away from the work week, here’s a beautiful way out. Lou Berry is back at the fox feed after the light “Dreamers“, this time joined by Eylia. “Runaway” brings jazzy […]

Santa Cruz-based multi-instrumentalist KR3TURE is known for his vibrant sound; each track in his discography is woven with a characterful charm. Released on Westwood Recordings, “Slowly” featuring Kayla Diana is the lead track off his […]

One of the stand out gems on the latest project by MÒZÂMBÎQÚE is certainly “Handshakes & High 5s” by virtue of the otherworldly atmosphere we’re enveloped. If you have a look at the tracklist, you’ll […]

What happens if you blend Hiatus Kaiyote, Jordan Rakei and Bonobo, you’d ask? “Relight”, I’d say. 21-year-old UK producer & multi-instrumentalist Hemai delivers an outworldly blend of neo-soul, jazz, hip hop & electronica, together with […]

Your afternoon just got ten times more relaxed. Excited to premiere the first taste from Hip Dozer’s VOL.5 compilation, marking the 5-year anniversary of the label. “Taidana” by Berlin-based producer trio lōland is a magnificent […]

As mist and cold weather cripple Berlin, there’s nothing more calming and productive than staying at home with a cup of coffee and laid back beats. This morning’s zen pill comes thanks to our friend […]