Blog interview: Gitika Partington, 3 Bucket Jones

  Congratulations on the release of “Catch My Breath”, how does it feel?  It is lovely, as the success of finishing it is the best! I find releases a bit like Christmases as a child.  The build-up is tantalising, then the actual day can be a bit of a let-down. I am easily disappointed and …

Album Review: “Adjusting” – Arnaud Dolmen. Words: Sammy Stein

ARNAUD DOLMEN  – ADJUSTING  RELEASE DATE: JANUARY, 28TH 2022 Arnaud Dolmen is an acclaimed jazz artist, drummer, and composer. Originally from Guadeloupe, now based in Paris, he studied drum ka from the age of five, then drums at Atelier Marcel Lollia, under Georges Troupé. As a teenager, he was part of the Kimbòl Youth Orchestra …

Single Review: “Kurunba” – Rokia Kone and Jacknife Lee

This track is… fascinating. Four on the floor, percussion, and call and response vocals that command you to sing along. All based around a tribal dance beat that makes you want to…  Well…  Quite frankly…  GET DOWN!  I love it, it’s not your run of the mill dance track, and it doesn’t try to be, …