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Welcome to another sunny Friday, and as Bandcamp labels present new releases, we're bringing a fresh selection to you. This week we'll start with the one and only Move D and his remix of "Come Into My Life". Originally produced by Nathalie Capello with vocals from Rose Lonergan, Move D's take, part of Jus-Ed's Underground Quality remix series, brings that signature deep, analogue warmth from the Heidelberg veteran.
MAde, a talented house producer, has been bunkered down in the north of Norway cooking up an EP that harks back to the 'classic' 90s Paper sound with help from some of his Scandinavian friends. "Spillopper I By'n" is a super-deep, bass-heavy downtempo jam with live drums and delayed guitars that wouldn't sound out of place on Kruder & Dorfmeister's K&D Sessions.
"Woman" by LA-based Flying Mojito Bros, in collaboration with the late, great Tony Joe White, our stratocaster master, high sheriff, our one true swamp-king spirit animal, is the opener from their upcoming remix album The Swamp Fox. The duo spliced three unheard reel-to-reel takes, one unearthed by Tony Joe's son Jody from a tape labelled "Woman Jam" in White's own handwriting, into a slow-burning bridge between swamp funk and the dancefloor.
I hope you enjoy this week's selection as we head into the weekend :)
Welcome back everyone. It's been quite a busy period with lots of moving parts, but hopefully we should be back to normal operations with new music every week.
This week we have a list of 30 tracks that hopefully will brighten your days to come. It's once again a quite eclectic list with different genres intertwining. Everyone should find something to match their taste and maybe pass it on or include in your own curated playlists. Great music should never stay hidden.
We have a few notable mentions I'd like to send your way. First is "Opus" by Alex Hövelmann — a beautifully understated piece from the Cologne-based producer, released on his Fenestra imprint. Built around peaceful piano lines layered over relaxed grooves and intricate sound details, it has a meditative quality that rewards close listening. The kind of track that slows the room down in the best possible way.
Next is Maxi Meraki's new take on the 2000 French house classic "You Are My High" by Demon vs. Heartbreaker. It's a track that has a special place in my heart (as always, I recommend listening to the extended version on Beatport).
"Kęstutis IV" is one of the pieces from "Didysis Čiurlionis", an electronic music symphony inspired by the works of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, where classical imagination merges with contemporary sound architecture. It's quite refreshing — well worth a listen.
And lastly we have a release from longstanding Mushroom Jazz maestro Mark Farina, teaming up with Homero Espinosa and vocalist Dani Siciliano to create the sublime "Stay on My Mind". Concocted as a tribute of sorts to the disco and electronic music pioneers of the past, Stay on My Mind sets the tone for what's to come.
We hope you'll find more interesting music and hidden gems in this week's selection. As always — stay safe and have fun. Spring is "almost" around the corner.
XoXo
Good evening everyone and welcome to a late-night edition of the Blue Note Dispatch. I hit the ground running this January, which explains the late email :). I hope you all had a great week and are ready to wind down before the next one begins. Winter is definitely still here, so stay safe on those slippery sidewalks and remember to keep warm.
This week's selection is about balancing the "days of yore" with the new. We start fresh with "Faith in Self" by Keenyn Omari. He is a prolific artist who blends jazz and hip-hop with a unique compositional style.
From there, we go way back to 1973 for "Diamond Girl," the hit single by American soft rock duo Seals & Crofts.
This playlist is a walk down memory lane, so relax and enjoy the ride. We are going back as far as 1960 to hear Helen Merrill’s take on "Night and Day," the famous standard written by Cole Porter in 1932.
Finally, the closing track, "Mother's Love" by The Vernon Spring, feels like the perfect "good night kiss on the forehead." Calm, soft, and sunny (or perhaps moonlit?) - these are exactly the sounds I want to hear drifting off to sleep.
Have a good night and a great week,
Kuba
Welcome to the first edition of BND in 2026. I hope the year is starting the way you intended and right now you're chilling on some exotic beach or looking at a fireplace in a nice winter chalet. We're going to start this year a bit eclectic but rather slow. This week we have some new names.
"BB (Garupa de Moto Amarela)" by Tim Bernardes is a perfect smooth, sunny intro into a new day. Tim is taking us on a gentle musical ride through the jungle of soft sounds full of ukuleles, violin and chimes. I have to thank my younger sister Olga for sending me this one. A true gem that instantly brings back memories of "Corcovado" by Astrud Gilberto.
Milio with his "Just Want" brings us into modern territory with his warm synths and electronic vocals. A truly innovative producer, Milio pushes beyond genre limits to capture the heart of each sound. His hardware-oriented approach has led to collaborations with Frank Wiedemann (Âme) and Nicola Cruz in the Willem II studios in Den Bosch.
Closing this week's selection is a magnificent track "The Bridge" by Jody Wisternoff and Sian Evans. This version is a revisit by Planet Of Souls. This feels like a cinematic piece of music that will leave you (I hope) in awe. Wonderful smooth strings combined with gentle pads and background vocals create an atmosphere of reflection and peace.
As always, have fun and stay safe!
Xoxo Kuba
So it looks like we've made it, but I have to say that this year was a hell of a decade, to paraphrase the popular meme. I know for a lot of us this year has been both challenging and transformative—a wild ride, to say the least. But here we are, on the doorstep of a new beginning.
I'm not going to elaborate on this week's selection, but I would like to mention a few names of the masters I look up to: DJ Koze, Pablo Bolivar, Sanoi, Aphex Twin, Kenny Larkin, and Noon. These DJs and producers really shine, crafting amazing tracks and constantly surprising listeners with something new and fresh. Each of them is a legend in their genre, so I hope you'll find joy while getting ready for a metaphorical "fresh start".
Thank you for supporting this small initiative, and I hope to see you next year on the dancefloor.
I would like to close with a Latin phrase that can be found on Sir Francis Drake's coat of arms: "Sic Parvis Magna", which loosely translates to "greatness from small beginnings".
Xoxo,
Kuba
We're almost there, folks! Christmas is finally here. I hope you’re all bundled up in your comfiest clothes, looking out the window with a cup of warm cocoa and spreading joy to those around you.
Wherever you are, I hope this email finds you well. Please enjoy this short selection of holiday songs in versions you may not have heard before. Since I’m Polish, I’ve included a few heritage songs in the mix to share a bit of my home with you.
Wishing you a wonderful end to the year!
xoxo,
Kuba
"I create; therefore I am." These words from Tobias van Schneider, founder and creative director of design studio HOVS, remind us that our innate creativity and curiosity about the world should never be suppressed.
Unfortunately, the modern world tries very hard to tell us we must follow well-trodden paths, and those who stray from them should feel uneasy. Career, parental expectations, our self-image — these often become an invisible prison where we spend years fearing judgement from others. The famous "carpe diem" we hear so often rings even truer today.
In an age of ubiquitous AI slop and millions of stimuli vying for our attention, it's easy to lose ourselves.
That's why I encourage everyone to embark on journeys of all kinds. Musical journeys, journeys of the imagination, and journeys across the world.
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.
These words tell us that what we see is a reflection of our soul — and if we don't like it, we shouldn't try to change the mirror.
Be creative and have a brilliant time doing it.
See you on the dance floor,
xoxo
Hello everyone and welcome to December. What a month this last week has been... Sorry for the delay, but I'll make it up to you with some nice new things coming your way soon.
As we approach the end of the year, everything seems to speed up. Let's stay calm and try to relax—this week's playlist is here to help.
We're kicking off with Just Sine Waves by Martin Roth and keeping it chilled with quality tracks from French producers Ludovic Navarre and Ludovic Llorca. We also have a new appearance straight from Italy: the enigmatic DJ Lawyer (you might know his tracks if you listen to Heimlich Knüller).
Have fun this holiday season and as always—stay safe.
xoxo
Good morning everyone and welcome to another dispatch.
Mnemophobia means fear of memories — and the track by Brainstory circles exactly around that theme. It’s a smooth blend of R&B and soul with just a hint of a jazzy edge.
Archangel by Essáy is a dreamy, nine-minute piece and an homage to Sweet Disposition. Its introspective mood, paired with distant vocals, creates a perfect space for quiet reflection.
Next up is Too Soft To Be Loud. Remixed by Ian Pooley, this new take on Session Victim’s track is part of their upcoming EP Sidequests Chapter Three. It’s a perfect floor-roller from the master himself — warm, deep, and designed to move any dance floor, especially later in the night.
Closing this week’s selection is a wonderful soulful-house moment from Nigerian producer Ike Slimster. Drifting grooves mix with the vocals of the Maasai, giving space for soft pianos and airy pads. Let’s slow down and enjoy this segue into the weekend.
Have a great weekend,
xoxo
Belated welcome, everyone. Please excuse the delay in this week's newsletter — due to the consequences of my own actions we're a few days late, but I hope you'll still find a moment to check out this week’s picks.
We kick things off with a remix of “The Other Lover”, a gorgeous collaboration between Little Dragon and Moses Sumney. It’s one of those tracks that feels both intimate and expansive — the kind you catch yourself humming hours later.
Next up is Max Richter with his second reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. It’s a 2022 release that revisits the concept he introduced in 2012, but this time he leans deeper into electronic textures. The result is a modern, atmospheric take on a classical monument. If you have a quiet hour, listen to the whole album — it’s a gentle, cinematic escape.
We close with some wonderfully low-key minimal deep electronica from Ali Nasser and Ametsub. Ali Nasser brings that warm, unhurried Romanian groove — subtle, hypnotic, perfect for late evenings when you want the world to soften around the edges. Ametsub, on the other hand, blends glitchy detail with delicate melodies in a way that feels almost weightless. Both tracks are ideal if you need something to soothe your senses after an intense day.
Have a fabulous weekend,
xoxo