Pre-order Troumaca’s debut album and get an instant download of ‘The Sun’

Troumaca will release their brilliant debut album ‘The Grace’ on 26th August 2013 via Brownswood Recordings. Drawing inspiration from love, honour and warmer climes, the Birmingham five piece have created a longplayer that combines tropical rhythms and textures more commonly...

Mala & Simbad // Noches Sueños Super Dub Mix

Mala returns, donning his Cuban hat once again, this time at the helm with friend and collaborator Simbad. Reworking the single ‘Noches Sueños’ from his acclaimed ‘Mala in Cuba’ album, Mala takes a step southwards towards Croydon and his dubstep roots,...

Gilles On BBC 6 Music // The Outcast

Gilles is joined in the studio by a duo who go by the name of Blludd Relations. Jesse and Nathan are both stalwarts of the London scene, having carved out reputations through their own projects, which include The Owiny Sigoma Band and Bullion, but on this project they join forces, with a long...

Podcast >> Brownswood electr*c 005 // Stray

One of our favourite drum & bass producers Stray joins Alex Patchwork for a chat about his musical influences and his own killer productions both as Stray and Ivy Lab (alongside Sabre and Halogenix)… including a sneak peek ahead to brand new material dropping on Exit and...

Owiny Sigoma Band prepare to drop ‘Harpoon Land’ and head off on tour with Atoms For Peace

Poised to begin a European tour with Atoms For Peace [check the dates in full], after Thom Yorke handpicked them for the coveted support slot, the Owiny Sigoma...

Brownswood Basement Session // Nick Mulvey

We welcomed Nick Mulvey down to the basement to perform ‘Fever to the Form’, taken from his forthcoming EP by the same name, which is released on 17th June.

You can pre-order Nick’s EP HERE. And visit his...

Brazilian Love Affair // George Duke

It’s one year until the Brazilian World Cup kicks off! Each week Gilles will be brining you a series of his Brazilian highlights  in the countdown.

First up – George Duke’s ‘Brazilian Love Affair’.

Gilles On BBC 6 Music // Janelle Monae in Conversation

Gilles is joined by US R&B singer, Janelle Monae, who recently collaborated with Erykah Badu on the single QUEEN ahead of her hotly anticipated sophomore album, The Electric Lady.
Having grown up in Kansas and studied in New York, it was a chance encounter with Outkast’s Big Boi...

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GP Picks Azymuth Top 5 Ahead of Fabric Gig // 20th June

Returning for the first time since the passing of original keyboard player José Roberto Bertrami, legendary Brazilian jazz and proto funk fusionists, Azymuth, are once again touring, with the London leg of their world tour slated to take place in Room One at fabric on Thursday 20th June...

Uphigh Collective – Dealing (Alex Patchwork Remix)

Super-amped to be repping on this Remix EP alongside Moodprint (the dudes behind
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Gilles on BBC 6 Music // Bonobo in session

This week Gilles plays out an exclusive session from Bonobo recorded at Maida Vale on Tuesday, with tracks featuring New York singer/songwriter Grey Reverend and London’s finest, Szjerdene. If two tracks aren’t enough, there’s an exclusive session track and a gallery of...

Beat ‘n’ Trail Team // Cycling from London to Dimensions Festival

Tom and Sarah from the Brownswood team, along with two friends, are embarking on a marathon 1100-mile cycle ride from London to Southern Croatia. The Beat ‘n’ Trail Team will embark on the epic journey to reach Dimensions Festival by...

Bonobo Live in Session // Gilles’ Worldwide Show Preview // 1st April 2013

Bonobo and his stellar band joined GP at Maida Vale studios this week to rcord four tracks for Gilles’ show this Saturday between 15 00 – 18 00 on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Check out the preview video above.

Gilles on BBC 6 Music // A Mixtape Selection

It’s a mixtape selection this week, with vinyl a plenty ranging from 1950s Rock N Roll 7-inches through to some classic soul from The Modulations. There’s new music from Stubborn Heart and Melt Yourself Down, and another quality remix from Obol, this time reworking a Marvin...

Tea Time La Bellevilloise // Le Tour Du Monde en 6h! // 02-06-13

Après un 1er anniversaire mémorable avec Alice Russell, Alex Barck de Jazzanova, Lefto, Soulist, Rkk et la Mellotron team, GILLES PETERSON revient à ses fondamentaux.
Il se prêtera en effet à un exercice de style qu’il affectionne...

Owiny Sigoma Band // Lucas Maloore Video

Owiny Sigoma Band just dropped the video for ‘Lucas Maloore’, from their album ‘Power Punch’.

The album is out NOW on 180g vinyl, CD and digital.  You can order from some of our preferred retailers below. You can listen to Magret Aloor, from the album,...

Jesse Hackett & Bullion drop their Blludd Relations album

Since meeting in 2011, Jesse Hackett of Elmore Judd / Owiny Sigoma Band and Nathan Jenkins aka Bullion have been writing and recording songs together as...

Steve Reid Foundation // The Experience of Creation With Theo Parrish

A massive thank you to everyone who came down to support the Steve Reid Foundation!

To Theo Parrish for sharing  his thinking process, methods, wisdom and personal experience on music making in just under three hours to 50 sharp-eyed enthusisasts and producers. To Tony Nwachukwu for being...

NTS Radio // Brownswood Takeover

Yesterday morning extended Brownswood Familia Marsha invited us down to take over her ‘Morning Marauders’ show on NTS. We jammed for a good three hours, with Brownswood DJs Alex Patchwork and Morgan being joined by William Adamson AKA Earl Zinger jumping on the decks to play...

Sonos Studios + KCRW // LA // 23-05-13

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The LIFT // San Francisco and Los Angeles

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Gilles on BBC 6 Music // Valerie June In Session

‘Gilles is joined by US singer/songwriter Valerie June in session. Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Valerie’s sound encompasses folk, soul, gospel, and blues, and she performs tracks from her current album, ‘Pushin Against A Stone’ on the show, as well as an...

Thristian bPm Presents...Global Roots with Owiny Sigoma Band // Village Underground

Thristian bPm (Boiler Room, NTS) begins his series of Global Roots nights at Village Underground by inviting Brownswood Recordings’ Owiny Sigoma Band to perform their live show, following their Europe-wide tour supporting Thom Yorke’s ‘Atoms For Peace’. Thristian...

Worldwide Festival // Latest Line-Up & Video

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SUNSPLASH FESTIVAL 2013 // ANTALYA TURKEY // 02.06.13 – 09.06.13

Turkey’s ‘Biggest Little Festival’ is only 2 weeks away! The line-up is hot and the...

William Adamson // BBC Suffolk

William Adamson caught up with BBC Suffolk to discuss his album ‘Under An East Coast Moon’ and perform a live set. You can listen to the podcast HERE.

Watch the video for ‘Rings of...

Taking Care of Natural Business // Gregory Porter x Gilles Peterson Photos

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Anushka // Boiler Room Session

Anushka blessed the Boiler Room last week. Sounding big. Check it out.

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Brownswood Office Chart // May 2013

So we thought we’d share with the good folk who come and see us through the medium of the interweb, our favourite tracks of the month.

It’s pretty straightforward – everybody in the office picks 2 tracks that they’re feeling that month – be it a power ballad,...

All Winners On BBC6 Music

Gilles brings three hours of the best singles and albums to have come out so far in 2013, as well as recapping some of the re-releases/reissues and some old rediscoveries of the past 4 months. Including music from Neneh Cherry, Bonobo, The Hics, Nick Mulvey, Mount Kimbie, Koreless and...

Earnest Endeavours present The Gaslamp Killer + Rustie // 10-05-13

The EE gang return for another session… If you were at the Nosaj Thing / Mono/Poly / Free The Robots show a couple of months back, you know what to expect!

RUSTIE...

Gilles’ Fan Page on Band Camp

GP recently created a ‘fan page’ on Bandcamp which hosts all his favourite artists on the site. You can keep up to date with who and what he’s buying HERE.

Andrew Ashong // The SunShowers Mix

Andrew Ashong, who’s supporting Hiatus Kaiyote at XOYO, and won GP’s ‘Track of the Year’ at this year’s Worldwide Awards, has just dropped a wicked mix for the guys at...

Wigflex x MIMM w/ A Guy Called Gerald, Kowton, Arp101, Alex Patchwork // 05-05-13

Wigflex x MIMM Bank Holiday Special.
Sunday May 5th 2013
The Lacehouse, 32a Stoney Street, Nottingham NG1 1LL

A Guy Called Gerald (live) in session, 2 hour...

Velvets Landscape #02 // A William Adamson Podcast

William Adamson – Eels Foot Meltdown
William Adamson – Velvets Eleven
Beak – The Gaol
Raime – Passed Over Trail
Saul Williams – Twice The First Time
Autechre – Nine
Gray – Drum Mode
Forest Swords –...

Gilles On BBC Radio 6 Music // 27-04-13 // Omar Album Of The Week

Album of the week comes courtesy of British soul singer/songwriter, Omar, featuring his new LP ‘The Man’, and Gilles pays tribute to US soul/folk singer Richie Havens who recently passed away. There’s brand new music from the frontier of club culture, featuring producers such...

Richard Robinson // Designer

Check out Richard Robinson, graphic designer and artist extraordinaire. He’s a great friend of the label and has some great work. Check him out here.

BIRD // Love Letter From a Musician

Gilles Peterson, Nicole Willis, Theo Parrish, DJ Spinna, Lefto, Zara McFarlane, Esperanzah (Pink Oculus), IET, Ge-ology, Wonder Allen Smith, Sevdaliza and Ntjam Rosie all feature and carry sentences from the specially written by Wonder love poem, in this nice video recently but together...

Brownswood x Land Of Kings // 05/05/13 @ Servant Jazz Quarters, London

All the fam crammed into a tiny basement in sunny Dalston…

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Vienna // 27.04.13 // Grelle Forelle

Gilles will be palying in Vienna this Friday at the Grelle Forelle  and we liked the flyer so much that we thought it would be rude to not share. Brought to you by
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GPWW presents Alice Russell

One of the finest contemporary soul voices to come out of the UK and an all round national treasure, Alice Russell dropped by Brownswood a little while back as...

Justin Timberlake – Don’t Hold The Wall (Alex Patchwork Reedit)

New JT album is deeeecent. This jam jumped out at me for a club reedit. Free DLs >>> Enjoy…

Worldwide Festival Tips // 2013

Excitiment is bubbling at Brownswood HQ for this year’s Worldwide Festival 2013.

The line up is looking hot and the sunshine is calling us! Due to last years success at the St Christ light house stage, crossing the boundaries between a live stage and alfresco club venue; all music...

New Podcast // Electr*c 004 with Dark Sky

It’s been a minute… apologies for slacking… but we’re back with another electr*c podcast featuring words and music selected by very special guests Matt, Tom and Carlo aka Dark Sky. The lads are about to drop a brand new EP on NY-based imprint
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Gilles On BBC Radio 6 Music // Record Store Day – Tall Black Guy In Session

As part of Record Store Day, Detroit hip hop producer and vinyl enthusiast, Tall Black Guy joins Gilles in the studio, to discuss some of the records that have influenced him as a producer, playing both classic original samples and the TBG tracks that have sampled them, in a Do Over...

William Adamson // Record Store Day

William Adamson will be performing at
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OFF THE RADAR RECORD SHOPS AROUND THE WORLD

FIVE OFF THE RADAR RECORD SHOPS AROUND THE WORLD YOU SHOULD VISIT

1.Elena de San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Gilles helped start the tango revival playing the likes of Astor Piazolla and the Gotan Project before it was fashionable, so it is appropriate to start this list in Buenos...

Theo Parrish // The Experience of Creation // Music Production Workshop

Musicians helping musicians – that’s what it boils down to. Highly acclaimed Detroit music producer, DJ and Sound Signature label head, Theo Parrish, will lead a music production masterclass for the first time in London to help raise money for the Steve Reid...

Anushka // Yes Guess Video

Anushka just dropped the official video for ‘Yes Guess’ from their debut EP.

You can purchase the EP from the following outlets…

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Mala // Radio 1 Essential Mix

Mala steps up to bring a long overdue Essential Mix for Radio 1.

Tracklist

mark pritchard – unknown
augustus pablo – east of the river nile
little roy – hurt not the earth
dennis brown – promised land
bob marley –...

Anushka – Yes Guess EP // OUT NOW

01. Yes Guess
02. I Have Love 4 You
03. Wired
04. Yes Guess (Anushka VIP)

iTunes //
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Gilles On BBC 6 Music // James Blake In Session

Gilles is joined in the studio by singer/songwriter James Blake, who performs tracks from his new album ‘Overgrown’. Gilles first supported the South London producer’s debut EP, CMYK back in 2010, and since then his profile has continued to rise, with his cross-over hit cover...

WF Sete ’13 // July 1-7 // Latest Line-up Announced

Once again the Worldwide Festival is back in the idyllic small fishing town of Sète (South of France) from the 1st to the 7th of July 2013. OMAR SOULEYMAN live, MOUNT KIMBIE live, ROMARElive, DARK SKY, TODD TERJE, MALA IN CUBA live, MARCOS VALLE feat. LUCAS SANTTANA live, CHRIS...

R.I.P Don Blackman

The Steel & The Straw #01 // A William Adamson Podcast

William Adamson – Burial Blues
William Adamson – A Vengeful Version
Tom Waits – Chocolate Jesus
The Beta Band – It’s Over
Bright Black Morning Light – Friend Of Time
Sons Of Arqa – Asian Rebel
Shackleton...

Gilles On BBC 6 Music // Bonobo On The Phone

Gilles catches up with Simon from Bonobo, whose new album ‘The North Borders’ came out this week. Simon is currently practising with his band in Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of dates in the US and Europe. Album of The Week comes from Atoms For Peace, and there is a Bloodlines feature...

SunSplash Festival 2013 // 02.06.13 – 09.06.13

Turkey’s ‘Biggest Little Festival’ returns for a 5th sun soaked year from 2nd to 9th June 2013. SunSplash is bringing back its infectiously...

Tea-Time In Paris w/ Alice Russel & Jazzanova -1st Birthday // 14.04.14

LA BELLEVILLOISE
19-21 Rue Boyer
75020 PARIS

Start : 17h
End : 01h

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Owiny Sigoma Band // Power Punch OUT NOW!

The Independent – **** ‘You won’t have heard anything like it before’
The Observer – **** ‘Electro-beats spar with booming congas, guitars chatter with the nyatiti and rich African vocals contrast with the band’s...

Bleep Upfront Exclusive // Owiny Sigoma Band – Power Punch

Owiny Sigoma Band’s mighty Power Punch is nearly upon us… but if you can’t wait for the official release, the lovely team at Bleep have got the Upfront Digital...

My Town // David Tinning Presents Dar Es Salaam

“My Town” is a new feature wherein friends and family from around the world give us the lowdown on their home town – favourite bars, restaurants, record shops and more. Forget Time Out – this is the only city guide you need.

Next up, David Tinning explores Dar es...

Jamie Cullum & Roots Manuva – Love For $ale (Swede:art Remix)

Record Store Day 7″ via Island/Universal.

Anushka – Yes Guess (Chesus aka Earl Jeffers R.A.W Mix) via xlr8r

Chesus (Chay-zuss) takes it back to the warehouse following his storming ‘Goodfoot EP’ for Ten Thousand Yen.
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Mala in Cuba Live // Photos from RBMA Florence

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Hiatus Kaiyote // Live at XOYO

Captivating a worldwide audience via their debut EP ‘Talk Tomahawk’ last year, Hiatus Kaiyote are set to make their live London debut on 11th July 2013 at xoyo.

Impossible to pin down in a neat genre box, the Melbourne based quartet draw on multifarious influences from...

Video // Owiny Sigoma Band – Nyiduonge Drums

As R Kelly once said: “Ladies and gentlemen… This here is another one for the Steppers…”

Owiny Sigoma Band have just dropped this video for the certified dancefloor wrecker ‘Nyiduonge Drums’ featuring the one and only Charles Owoko tearing up...

Gilles On BBC 6 Music // David Bowie Significant Record

As part of BBC 6 Music’s David Bowie week, Gilles’ significant record is Bowie’s 9th studio album ‘Young Americans’ which came out back in 1975. The album features a host of legendary musicians including John Lennon, Luther Vandross, the drummer from Sly And...

Stream // Owiny Sigoma Band – Sunken Wrecks

Yet another JAM from the forthcoming Owiny Sigoma Band album Power Punch.

Rough Trade

Juno

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Brownswood Office Chart // March 2013

So we thought we’d share with the good folk who come and see us through the medium of the interweb, our favourite tracks of the month.

It’s pretty straightforward – everybody in the office picks 2 tracks that they’re feeling that month – be it a power ballad,...

MY Town // Swede:art Presents Vienna

“My Town” is a new feature wherein friends and family from around the world give us the lowdown on their home town – favourite bars, restaurants, record shops and more. Forget Time Out – this is the only city guide you need.

Next Up, Brownswood familia Joachim...

Gilles P, Mala in Cuba, Troumaca & LeFtO rep Brownswood in Belgium // 13th April 2013

Brownswood return to Het Depot in Leuven, Belgium for another label showcase featuring our recent signings Troumaca, the mighty Mala in Cuba live show and our...

GP Easter Weekend // 28-03-13 – 31-03-13

28.03.13 –  Concorde 2 – Brighton

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Shuggie Otis // Wings of Love EPK

Reluctant soul genius and prodigal son Shuggie Otis has been something of an elusive figure in the last 40 years. Releasing two albums by the age of 21, he disappeared from the limelight, citing stage fright and disdain for the music industry, leaving fans the world over reeling at his...

Kutmah & J Rocc // Boiler Room set

Last month extended Brownswood fam Kutmah and J Rocc blessed the boiler room for a B2B special. With more goodness than you can shake a tail feather at, it’s gotta seen to be believed!

Last year Kutmah was on compiling duties, deftly putting together the second in our...

Blludd Relations // Even Stevens // Video

Certified Brownswood Familia Jesse Hackett (part of Owiny Sigoma Band) and Bullion  have just dropped the strangest, most compelling video we’ve seen in a while. Enjoy!

Owiny Sigoma Band // Power Punch Pre-Order

Owiny Sigoma Band’s second album ‘Power Punch’ is out on 8th April, but you can pre order from some of our preferred retailers below…

Rough Trade

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Mala in Cuba // Noches Sueños featuring Danay Suarez

Check out the brand new video for ‘Noches Sueños’ from Mala in Cuba, featuring Danay Suarez.

The single is out now, and UK garage don Zed Bias AKA Maddslinky is on remixing duties. Have a listen below.

You can buy the release from the following...

Anushka – Wired // premiered by The Guardian

The Guardian premiered the remaining piece of the Yes Guess EP puzzle last week – an unmistakeably British club jam entitled...

Gilles On BBC 6 Music With Om’Mas Keith In The Studio

Gilles Peterson is joined in the studio by Om’Mas Keith. Gilles first championed the work of Om’Mas over a decade ago, when Sa Ra Creative Partners first broke onto the leftfield soul/hip hop scene. The group got signed by Kanye West, and although their debut album never saw...

My Town // Bobbito García Presents Harlem

“My Town” is a new feature wherein friends and family from around the world give us the lowdown on their home town – favourite bars, restaurants, record shops and more. Forget Time Out – this is the only city guide you need.

Harlem boy born and bred – DJ and...

Atoms for Peace & Owiny Sigoma Band // Tour Dates Confirmed

Fantastic news! Owiny Sigoma Band will be supporting Atoms for Peace on their 2013 European Tour.

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Free Download // Owiny Sigoma Band – Magret Aloor

Back with brand new material, Owiny Sigoma Band tease ahead to their sophomore album ‘Power Punch’ with the sprightly ‘Magret Aloor’ as premiered with the good folks at
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William Adamson – Under An East Coast Moon // OUT NOW

Under An East Coast Moon //
Track Of The Day 15/03 via Clash Music

Under An East Coast Moon // Album Launch Party
TONIGHT at The...

New Brownswood // Anushka – I Have Love 4 You

This one has sent our Twitter feed into overdrive.

We’re excited to announce ‘I Have Love 4 You’ from Anushka’s Yes Guess EP. The Brighton-based duo’s debut release is out on Brownswood Recordings 15th April.

Gilles dropped ‘I Have Love 4...

Brownswood Recordings // Land of Kings

We are curating events at Servant Jazz Quarters for Land Of Kings festival on Sunday 5th May. Gang Colours will be previewing material from his forthcoming...

Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave // Drumhedz Mixtape

Drummer supreme Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave just dropped a free mixtape for your aural pleasure. No one drums quite like this guy. You can download here.

Chris is playing at the Worldwide Festival this year for what is sure...

Gilles On BBC 6 Music // Jamie Lidell Live In Session

This week Gilles is joined by Nashville-based British soul singer Jamie Lidell, discussing his current project and performing live session tracks on the show. Famed for his layering looped vocals and percussion live, as well as recent collaborations with Brandt Brauer Frick and Simian Mobile...

Brownswood Basement Session #3 // William Adamson

We welcomed William Adamson down to the basement to record a stripped down version of ‘Foggy Dew’, taken from his album ‘Under An East Coast Moon’ which is released on 18th March.

The album is shipping now from our online store in CD, vinyl and digital...

Gilles & Gregory Porter // The Oval Space // 9th May 2013

Gilles brings rising jazz giant Gregory Porter to the Oval Space in Bethnal Green for what is sure to be an epic session. With a DJ career spanning decades, GP’s love affair with jazz can be traced back to legendary sessions at...

Clarks In Jamaica // Al Newman

Clarks in Jamaica is a book by DJ and designer Al Newman AKA Al Fingers, providing a colourful take on Clarks’ celebrated status on the island, where for decades they have ruled as the “champion shoes”.

“Being from England, where Clarks are...

GPWW presents Jamie Lidell

Genius singer-songwriter and production mastermind Jamie Lidell has been roaming around the fringes of mainstream consciousness for over a decade. A veteran of Warp’s...

New signings Anushka prepare to drop debut EP

Drawing on the UK’s rich heritage of scattered snares, sub low rumble and breakbeat culture in its myriad forms, Anushka release their debut – Yes Guess EP – digitally on 15th April 2013 via Brownswood Recordings.

The Moodymann-esque ‘Tried &...

William Adamson // Album Launch Party // The Waiting Room // Free Entry

William Adamson will be performing at the Waiting Room in Stoke Newington on Monday 18th March for the launch of ‘Under An East Coast Moon’. Entry is free.

Head over to the Facebook event
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Pomrad unleashes the FUNK on his new EP

FREE DOWNLOAD // http://bit.ly/eepomradpomslap

Antwerp’s synth hero Pomrad, whom we featured on
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Bullion and Owiny Sigoma Band’s Jesse Hackett unleash Blludd Relations

BLLUDD RELATIONS is Bullion and Jesse Hackett (of Elmore Judd and Owiny Sigoma Band fame)…

Dropping via Bullion’s own Deak imprint, the ‘Blludd Manifesto’ teases ahead to an long player from the dynamic duo. Described by Dummy Mag as “a kerfuffle of...

Fela Kuti // Unreleased Footage // Live in Paris in 1984

Watch this previously unreleased footage of Fela Kuti performing in Paris in 1984. The king of the afrobeat’s discography is getting a revamp, and this video has been released in tandem. Read about the vinyl reissues
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GP’s Swiss Tour // Zurich // 04.03.13

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GP’s Swiss Tour // Geneva // 02.03.13

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