Waralungku – Arrkula Yinbayarra Arrkula Yinyabarra a group of women from the remote Gulf of Carpentaria have preserved their endangered Indigenous languages through the beautiful album Waralungku. With lyrics in ollection of songs in Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji, and Marra languages, the album honours community, family, Country, the old ways, and the current way of life […]
Same Sky – Aura Following on from their critically acclaimed debut, self titled release, Melbourne jazz quartet Aura have released Same Sky, their second full length album. The album, which was recorded in Melbourne, features 7 new compositions written specifically for this ensemble. Each of the members have individually risen in the local music scene […]
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LO-LIFE! – Imi Owusu Immy Owusu’s debut LP LO-LIFE! draws on the West African styles as well as psychedelic features. Immy describes his sound as a “lo-fi highlife” and is inspired by his Ghanaian roots as well as his Australian upbringing. LO-LIFE! is live-tracked with an all-star band. Throughout the album, Immy sings in both English and Twi […]
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outmysystem – Summer Pearl Emerging neo-soul talent Summer Pearl’s album outmysytem is one that resonates with her very personally. Some of the songs included were started eight years ago, whereas some of them were only written recently. She says that ‘These are songs that I needed to get out of my system in order for me […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Live From South Channel Island – Mildlife (AUS) Formed in 2013, Mildlife are a Melbourne-based jazz fusion group. Their first live album “Live from South Channel Island” was actually recorded during their one-off livestream performance at South Channel Island on 10 March 2021. The album stands as a testament […]
EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Drifting – Mette Henriette In 2015, The Norwegian saxophonist, Mette Henriette became the first artist to release a double debut album on the renowned jazz record label ECM Records. Consequently, her highly anticipated second album “Drifting” is an ethereal masterpiece that showcases extraordinary talent and artistic vision. Throughout the […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Voice Notes – Yazmin Lacey (UK) Hailing from a background deeply rooted in gospel and soul, Yazmin Lace is a rising star in the realm of contemporary R&B music. Her debut album “Voice Notes” is overflowed with impeccable storytelling and soul, gaining the interest of many listeners. Lace’s velvety […]
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East Side Radio Album of the Week Presents Rainbow Revisited – Thandi Ntuli (South Africa) with Carlos Ninos (America) [Released: 17 November 2023] Renowned South African pianist, composer and singer, Thandi Ntuli’s 5th Album “Rainbow Revisited” published through record label NEXT MUSIC, it is a transformative jazz album, taking on the music of the legendary […]
Linger Awhile – Samara Joy Samara Joy is an internationally renowned 3 time Grammy award winner at only 24 years old. As a young standout, she has already won the ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ award with her second album Linger Awhile. With solemn lyrics that pull at the heartstrings, her song Guess Who I Saw […]
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The Lahaar – The Lahaar Drawing inspiration from the depths of late 70’s NYC proto-rap disco instrumentals, Nigerian boogie, Jamaican dub and modern jazzy house – The Lahaar is a Trans-Tasman collaboration between Melbourne’s Horatio Luna and Surprise Chef’s Lachlan Stuckey, as well as New Zealanders Julien Dyne, Mara TK and Toby Laing. Their eponymous album The Lahaar is a five track journey that […]
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Yellow Deluxe – Emma Jeane Thackray Bandleader, multi instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jeane Thackray releases her debut album Yellow Deluxe. Raised in Yorkshire, but now a resident of Catford, London, Thackray released two EP’s in 2020 – EPs Um Yang 음 양 and Rain Dance. She puts a spiritually minded, dancefloor take on jazz, and is […]
“JIEM” by JIEM Released: 30 October, 2023 Label: JIEM Jiem is a contemporary jazz group that traverses gracefully between soft playfulness and brash intensity. The unique personalities and stylistic qualities of each member interact to form a synergetic ensemble sound that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Tessie Overmyer – saxophone Miles Rooney […]