The latest release from 〈FOREST JAMS〉—a treasure trove of musical discoveries brimming with passion for music, known for reissues by artists like Osamu Kitajima and Nami Hōdatsu! This is the long-awaited vinyl release—more than 20 years in the making—from the tribute album *E2-E4*, planned and produced by *SAL DISC* (a miraculous album that also fe ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)atures mixes by Smurf Boys, ROVO, Buffalo Daughter, and ∈Y∋)! “Just Be There” (sample 1)—where breakbeats lightly pulse to the rhythm of an electric piano loop, ultimately blending with layered, masterful guitar work to form a relaxed and mellow dance landscape—is a masterpiece that draws you in with its mesmerizing soundscape, showcasing the artistry of repeated fine-tuning and masterful effects processing. The B-side also features “E.D.E.N,” a tribute track produced by DUB SQUAD—comprising Koji Nakanishi, Taro Yamamoto, and Itsuki Masuko—which is equally exquisite, with deep, chill breakbeats where mystical chords harmonize with a rich, full-bodied bassline. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new album by guitarist Jonny Nash, who has been active in a wide range of projects, including Gaussian Curve, Discossession, Land Of Light, and Sombrero Galaxy. The album features 11 tracks with contributions from Joseph Shabason, Satomimagae (RVNG), Tomo Katsurada (formerly of Kikagaku Moyo), and Shoei Ikeda (Maya Ongaku). (Original Japanese text by Saito)

A new release from “MACADAM MAMBO,” the leading French left-field label featuring alternative talents from around the world, including THE PILOTWINGS, MORI RA, and EVA GEIST! Blending elements of ambient, dub, and downtempo, the album features eight emotionally rich tracks that reflect the atmosphere of the Adriatic Sea, the label’s spiritual home. ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) From “Aquatic Counterpoint” (sample 1)—where softly and smoothly undulating synth ambience is lightly punctuated by latent tribal percussion—to "Iridescent Mekong Flow" (sample 2), where heavily dub-processed drums and shimmering synths respond in a chill interplay, to the breakbeat dub track "Die Kosmische Trance," which colorfully incorporates acid synths and vocals. Although it’s an album release, the tracks are set to longer lengths, making it perfect for DJ sets. An organic, chill soundscape that works just as well on the dance floor as it does in your living room! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The album features three tracks: “Blue Sun,” which originated from studio rehearsals, and “Liquid Dunes” and “Cloud Touch,” which are reconstructions of live performances from the Draaimolen Festival 2025. Ambient jazz textures, organic sounds breathing within abstract electronic tones, and the pulsing rhythm of downbeats and arpeggios. Drawing on ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)the duo’s respective pasts in techno, free jazz, new wave, and industrial—not as genres, but as reflexes ingrained in their bodies—this is an ambient “electronics organic session” centered on improvisation. This is the first collection of music from The Melting Hours, a highly anticipated new project that emerges from a place far removed from conventional harmony. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

Drums, percussion, bass, guitar, piano & synth, tenor sax & synth—a completely improvised session by six master musicians.
The first 2021 pressing of 300 copies of this legendary 2019 session recording sold out in the blink of an eye. After becoming hard to find—and so popular that copies were trading for over 150 euros on Discogs—a welcome rei ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ssue has been released! Copies are still available. Includes a full-color jacket and an insert detailing the band’s story. 180g heavyweight black vinyl with excellent sound quality and volume. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

MAX IN THE WORLD, who is carving out his own unique path in the modern club scene through his platform BLISS POINT, previously teamed up with the house-oriented wind instrumentalist KROBA, but this time he takes a chillout/downtempo approach! From “Shouting At A Hostile World” (sample 1)—where a vocoder and clarinet sway psychedelically with deep e ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)choes over a breakbeat with just the right amount of weight—to “Solitude Will Eat You Up” (sample 2), where ambient pads expand the soundscape guided by acoustic-style drums. Exploring the boundary between club sounds and ambient listening, and creating space through the floating tones of wind instruments—a new frontier. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The gentle tones of the trumpet, piano, and 70's electronic keyboard Hohner Pianet, the warm and fluffy electronics, and the chamber-like string arrangements by the violin, viola, and cello create an exquisite sense of harmonic balance and arrangement that is experimental, dreamy, dreamy, and pastoral. The dreamy, dreamy, idyllic, and exquisite com ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)fort is created. Tenor saxophone and pedal steel guitar are also effective.
Inspired by Hiroshi Yoshimura's 80's new age ambient environmental music masterpieces "Green" and "Surround", Hans-Joachim Roedelius' masterpiece "Wenn Der Südwind Weht" and Yo-Yo Ma's "Bach Cello Suite". which is a collection of 13 pieces that invite you to a restful sleep.
The cover artwork, which is calm yet somewhat reminiscent of the KLF "CHILL OUT" artwork, also creates a wonderful atmosphere. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

DJ Support: Gilles Peterson, Glenn Underground, Crazy P, Terry Farley, Aroop Roy, Chris Coco, Frank Tope, Greg Wilson, Dom Servini, Francois K, Macca, Max Essa, Oliver Dollar, Pete Herbert, and many more

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Danny Ward’s Balaphonic project, one of many the long-serving performer, producer, percussionist, drummer a ...Read morend DJ has utilised over a career spanning over three decades, has evolved considerably since his first release under the alias 11 years ago. Conceived as a platform to explore his love of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical culture, it gathered new impetus during lockdown and the recording of superb first album Resolution Revolutions, which fused these influences with nods to Balearica, dub, dancehall and deep house.

On the Organic Matters EP, Ward’s follow-up to that critically acclaimed set, the Balaphonic musical universe has expanded once more, with the Manchester native showcasing a wealth of eye-catching collaborations and an even more intricately layered and sonically detailed sound rich in live percussion and instrumentation. It’s an ambitious and widescreen musical vision wrapped in sun-soaked melodies, morning-fresh motifs and simmering, sunset-friendly soundscapes.

The dizzying new heights scaled by Ward on Organic Matters is evident from the opening bars of ‘Dew Drops’, a piece created in unison with internationally renowned composer and arranger Robin Dewhirst. Between them, the pair have conjured up a yearning, life-affirming samba shuffler where picturesque piano, xylophone and balafon melodies rise above Ward’s dense, layered Latin percussion and warming bass.

Next, Ward delivers a thrillingly different take on his 2005 composition ‘Switch’, featuring legendary Brazilian jazz vocalist Flora Purim and her equally talented daughter Diana Moreira Booker. Whereas that was a jazzy deep house workout, Ward’s Balaphonic re-make is a shuffling, gentle exploration in 7/4 time – a heartfelt tribute to the Brazilian records with which Purim first made her name in the 1960s and ‘70s.

‘Balaventurers’ sees Ward join forces with an old friend from the North-West scene, R.S.L founder Joe Botham AKA Baleardelica – a multi-instrumentalist and producer whose Flamenco-inspired acoustic guitar motifs provided the starting point for another vividly colourful exploration rich in layered vocalisations, twinkling keys and impeccably arranged percussion.

It’s followed by ‘Life of Strings’, a more up-tempo and dancefloor-leaning excursion written and recorded alongside Amsterdam-based violinist, and composer Katya Gabeli. While Ward’s percussion-rich groove provides propulsion and a rock-solid foundation, it’s Gabeli’s evocative string arrangement that provides the focal point and emotional resonance. It’s a genuinely brilliant collaboration.

To round off a second stunning Balaphonic release on NuNorthern Soul, Ward delivers two simmering, slow-motion delights: the Afro-Cuban rhythms, cascading melodies and melodic percussion motifs of ‘Boxfresh’, and stunning EP closer ‘Home’ – an almost overwhelmingly poignant and beautiful number that gently ebbs and flows on waves of tracked piano, dreamy chords and a comforting sense of closure. It’s a genuinely sublime conclusion to another wonderful Balaphonic release.』

"Dub," world music, glocal sounds, jazz, Balearic, New Age, ambient, and more—this captivating sound is woven from the rich and beloved musical world I’ve explored over the years, combined with the countless dancefloor sounds, house, disco, soul & funk, dub, breakbeats, various forms of bass music, as well as chillout and downtempo—all woven togeth ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)er into an enchanting sound and groove journey born from this organic fusion. Featuring a Balearic-urban-elegant aesthetic, fusion-inspired mellow keyboards and guitars, vibraphone, dynamic percussion, and more, this collection of 11 tracks of captivating chill-out dance music is permeated throughout with organic sound textures and a mature, wistful atmosphere that is utterly irresistible. The sense of stability and comfort is a true testament to the artist’s craftsmanship. The inclusion of a digital download code is a delightful bonus. I highly recommend this release. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A collaboration between Art Wilson—a pseudonym of Andras Fox, who has also released music on 〈Growing Bin Records〉—and John Tanner. The 2016 masterpiece album “69.” A re-release via 〈Efficient Space〉. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Traditional West African modern grooves reminiscent of Fatoumata Diawara and Ali Farka Touré blend seamlessly with European Mediterranean Balearic chill-out to create an elegant, soft, and organic crossover tribal groove. Urban Mellow. Includes the original version (sample 1) and the club version (sample 2). (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Aksel & Aino, a Stockholm-based duo who debuted on Public Possession in 2019, contributed to the compilation Chill Pill, and released an album on Public Possession in 2020. Their sound blends synthesizers, ambient, IDM pop, and retro-yet-modern synth work with the harmonies of singers Aino and Aksel. The B-side track “Time To Love For Essie” also includes an instrumental version. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

⚪︎Supervised and curated by Toru Hashimoto (SUBURBIA), with artwork by Jiro Fujita (FJD) and mastering by Calm—this 7-inch single features 12 top-tier artists performing newly recorded covers of Studio Ghibli songs under the theme of “the happiness of afternoon coffee,” “Café l’Après-midi Meets Studio Ghibli”—a compilation of newly recorded Ghibli ...Read moresong covers—featuring 12 top-tier artists!

⚪︎SIDE-A: TAMTAM / No Woman, No Cry
Gaining attention not only in Japan but also from music listeners around the world as a Tokyo-based reggae/dub band, with releases on overseas labels, promotion on BBC and NTS Radio, and making it onto Bandcamp and Mr. Bongo’s year-end best-of lists—this globally acclaimed four-piece band, TAMTAM, covers a Ghibli song: a cover of Bob Marley’s classic “No Woman, No Cry,” sung by Tina, “No Woman, No Cry.”
Racing through a dreamlike soundscape—entirely processed with dub effects—are the soothing tones of the steel pan and that melody beloved around the world. This beautiful phantom blends with the rhythm of the deep bass and drums, creating a spectacular sound production that exudes a dazzling sense of joy—it is simply exquisite. Among the countless covers of this song, this stands out as a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

⚪︎SIDE-AA: Nobuyuki Nakajima / Summer of Goodbyes
As a musician and pianist of rare talent, he has composed music for numerous Japanese films, TV dramas, anime, and commercials in Japan. Inspired by his encounter with Jane Birkin, he is now based in Paris, where he performs with orchestras worldwide and serves as a music director for various productions. This Ghibli song by Nobuyuki Nakajima is a cover of Aoi Teshima’s “Sayonara no Natsu,” the theme song from the 2011 film From Up on Poppy Hill directed by Goro Miyazaki. A cover of Aoi Teshima’s “Summer of Goodbyes.”
In this rendition, he deliberately performs the original composition—with its poignant melody and tense orchestral arrangement by Koichi Sakata—as a piano solo, slowing the tempo compared to the original. His touch—simple yet imbuing every single note with meaning—is magnificent, evoking a sense of mysterious tenderness amidst the tension. This solitary and melancholic soundscape—which immerses the listener and seems to bring the performer’s figure to life—is a supreme, elegant gift from a masterful pianist. It is heavenly music that gently seeps into the heart.

⚪︎The album cover features original illustrations by Shiho Sato, a painter known for her background art in Studio Ghibli films, and Shinichiro Yamada, an animator who began his career at Ghibli, with design by FJD!

ロンドンのドリーミー・メランコリックなインストヒップホップ専門レーベルYellow Flower名作2番。それぞれに極上な心地よさ。4トラックを収録。限定リプレス。この機会をお見逃しなくどうぞ。 (コンピューマ)

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『Charles.A.D. presents Luminous, a new release on Avantroots that further defnes his deep and immersive vision of dub techno. Across six compositions, the artist creates a hypnotic journey where echoes, atmospheric textures, and minimalist grooves merge into a warm and contemplative sonic experience. With an elegant and detail-or ...Read moreiented approach, Luminous explores the relationship between space, depth, and movement, allowing each piece to evolve slowly through layers of reverb, deep pulses, and emotional landscapes. The album balances introspection with dancefloor functionality, revealing a mature and coherent side of Charles.A.D’s sonic identity. This release also marks the artist’s second LP on Avantroots, strengthening an artistic connection built around the exploration of deep, futuristic, and timeless electronic soundscapes.』

In addition to the above, SAPHILEAUM—an atmospheric wizard from Tbilisi, Georgia, who has released works on labels such as 〈PINCHY & FRIENDS〉 〈OSLATED〉, and 〈CONSTELLATION TATSU〉, has dropped a new album that delves into mysticism while traversing the realms of chillout and folk! Tracks like “Your Grace” (sample 1) feature a fantastical, mystical s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ynthesis evoking the celestial realm, accompanied by strings and the skillful introduction of percussion that breaks free from the confines of simple ambient soundscapes. Inspired by the Kingdom of Shambhala in the Himalayas, this album—starting with the cover art alone—exudes a sense of mystery and euphoria that surpasses his previous works.
*The album cover has a slight crack along the spine from the time of arrival. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new work from JACK J, who released material on 〈FUTURE TIMES〉 under the name C'EST LIFE and has since taken part in the all-star session MUSIC PEOPLE while also developing his solo productions! It opens with "Wrong Again" (sample1), a breakbeat piece laced with nostalgic house organ, and continues with "Down the Line" (sample2), a dubby downtempo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) cut bordering on trip-hop, and the languid slow jam "Falling Down a Well" (sample3). A cross-genre vocal record merging '90s rave chill-out atmospheres, indie rock, and house music! The settling, sinking mood that hovers right on the line between downer and atmospheric is utterly entrancing. Be sure to check the tracklist too. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A1 “Drowning” (sample 1), a unique cinematic dubstep masterpiece with a majestic atmosphere; B2 “But, Why” (sample 2), featuring Bollywood-inspired downtempo chillout breaks; B2 “But, Why” (sample 2), experimental washout synth dubstep minimalism with a contemporary vibe B1 “Four” (sample 3), melancholic ambient electronica 4/4 breaks A2 “It’ll Be ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)Okay”—this 12-inch physical gem features four distinct tracks, each derived from dubstep and boasting its own unique character. It explores the space between various musical styles and stands as a highly polished work of art, including its cover design. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

深刻な耳鳴りと過敏性聴覚障害（数年間音楽すら聴けなかったほど）を克服したMakyoによる復活作。彼が計画しているコンテンポラリー・カバーシリーズの第1弾となる。インスト＆ダブのSide-B「Things Ah Get Dub」（sample2）もメディテーショナル深く心地よく哀愁に沁み入る。 (コンピューマ)

The New Jazz chillout cover of Norah Jones’ classic “Sunrise” (sample 1)—a gentle, downtempo rendition—is also exceptionally soothing. Also featured are DJ Mitsu the Beats’ signature tracks: the album’s emblematic ambient chill-out instrumental hip-hop track A1 “deep sea,” with its ocean-themed vibe; A2 “Stack Wave” (sample 2), a collaboration with ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) the hugely popular beatmaker and producer STUTS; A4 “Gtg” featuring R&B singer Reina, and more—this album features 10 tracks, including these luxurious collaborations, as well as an instrumental cover of Sade’s hidden gem “Mermaid” (B5) "Mermaid" (sample 3)—this album features 10 tracks gently enveloped in the artist’s overwhelmingly elegant beatmaking craftsmanship. I highly recommend it. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)