Recommendation! Listings! Big Crown〉The debut album from Surabaya-based group Thee Marloes, whose approach mixes elements of local Indonesian culture and sound with American soul music, jazz, and pop …

[Scheduled for release on November 13] California’s Brainstory is making a comeback after a two-year hiatus! This seven-track EP pays homage to the time they spent at their now-defunct Long Beach stud…

〈BIG CROWN〉A sound inspired by Italian film scores and library music from the 1960s and '70s, blending the distinctive bass-driven sensibilities of soul and reggae with a jazz foundation. Marco Beneve…

A sound inspired by Italian film scores and library music from the 1960s and '70s, blending the distinctive bass-driven sensibilities of soul and reggae with a jazz foundation. Marco Benevento—a keybo…

El Michels Affair—aka Leon Michels, the head of 〈BIG CROWN〉—who has won a Grammy Award for his work as a producer and has been extremely busy, is making his long-awaited comeback! ! Featuring guest ap…

Thee Marloes, a group from Surabaya with a very unique approach that mixes elements of local Indonesian culture and sound with American soul music, jazz, and pop influences, also released their second…

A wonderful fusion of Turkish/Anatolian folklore and Western psychedelia, soul, and hip-hop. Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek—a multinational band known for performing Turkish/Anatolian folk songs and pop…

Lady Wray, the face of 〈BIG CROWN〉, has released a single ahead of her upcoming album!!
The mid-tempo track “Be A Witness”—featuring a bottom-heavy drum machine, a funky bassline, and Nicole’s bouncy v…

〈Big Crown〉Two superb R&B mid-tempo tracks from the masterpiece album Perak, released last year by Thee Marloes—a three-piece band from Surabaya, Indonesia—are now available as a 7-inch single!!
From t…

Following their critically acclaimed debut album Perak, Thee Marloes—a group from Surabaya known for their unique blend of soul music—are back with their second album, featuring even more polished and…

Thee Heart Tones, a rising star in the Chicano/Sweet Soul scene and a soul band from Hawthorne, California, are making a comeback with Leon Michels (El Michels Affair / Clairo), founder of BIG CROWN, …

Thee Marloes, a three-piece band from Subaraya, Indonesia, has released a relaxing and sweet first single from their second album, scheduled for release in 2026!
Side A, "I'd Be Lost," is a sweet love …

Thee Marloes, a group from Surabaya with an approach that mixes elements of local Indonesian culture and sound with American soul music, jazz, and pop influences, has released the first single from th…

Marco Benevento—a session musician and pianist who has poured his talent into various projects under the 〈BIG CROWN〉 label and is in high demand by numerous artists such as Clairo, Kevin Morby, and Fr…

Les Imprimés, the soul band project of Norway-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Morten Martens—known for his particularly lyrical melodies, hip-hop-inspired drum energy, and alternative vocal s…

Les Imprimés is the soul band project of Norway-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Morten Martens, known for his lyrical melodies, the energy of hip-hop-inspired drums, and an alternative vocal …

〈BIG CROWN〉 is releasing a 7-inch single featuring “Anticipate”—a popular track from El Michels Affair’s smash-hit album 24 Hr Sports that features Clairo—paired with “Indifference,” which features Sh…

El Michels Affair がこれまでに手がけた、Norah Jonesや坂本慎太郎、Clairoといった豪華なアーティストたちを客演に迎えた総決算のようなアルバム『24 Hr Sports』(2025)から、インストゥルメンタル・アルバムが登場！Kevin Martin(Brainstory)、Homer Steinweiss、Nick Movshon、Dave Guy、Marco Be…

[BIG CROWN] The debut album from trumpeter Dave Guy, a member of The Roots and the Dap-Kings who has lent his talents to countless artists including Amy Winehouse, Lizzo, Lee Fields and Charles Bradle…

Homer "Funky-Foot" Steinweiss — drummer for BIG CROWN's beloved (and sadly now disbanded) Holy Hive, and one of the most in-demand drummers in the world, having backed Solange, Adele, Bruno Mars, and …

[BIG CROWN] Surprise Chef, the instrumental band at the forefront of Melbourne's cinematic jazz-funk scene. Their 4th album is here, with a rougher, more unique approach than ever before!
The muscular …

〈BIG CROWN〉ノルウェー拠点のプロデューサー/マルチインストゥルメンタリスト Morten Martens 率いるソウル・バンド Les Imprimés (レ・アンプリメ) の1stアルバム。
レコーディングでほぼすべての楽器を演奏/プロデュースとアレンジを手がけるMorten Martens、デビュー作とは思えぬクオリティと世界観の完成度。実は彼は十年以上もプロデュース業に携わっており、…

2020年に惜しくも解散した〈BIG CROWN〉のドリーム・ポップ・グループ The Shacks。彼らがレーベルに残した未発表音源を厳選コンパイル！
Lee Fields、Holy Hiveといった〈BIG CROWN〉アーティストの未発表音源を紹介するシリーズ『Big Crown Vaults』。60、70年代サイケ・レトロ・ポップな演奏に、ジェーン・バーキンのような可愛らしいウィスパーヴォイ…

The fourth installment in our series featuring a selection of the best tracks from 〈BIG CROWN〉’s flagship artists! This time, we’re spotlighting the cult-favorite steel pan funk band from Hamburg, Ger…

〈BIG CROWN〉メルボルンのシネマティック・ジャズファンク・シーンを代表するインストゥルメンタル・バンド Surprise Chef の最新アルバム『Superb』からグルーヴ漲る2曲を7inch化！
印象的なピアノ・リフ、雷鳴のように轟くキックのイントロに鷲掴みにされる A面の「Bully Ball」と、こちらも全開のリズム・セクション、ミョンミョンなシンセが楽しい B面「Consulate…

〈BIG CROWN〉のソウル・クイーン Lady Wray が3rdアルバム『Cover Girl』で待望のカムバック！！プロデューサーはもちろんレーベル主宰/Leon Michels (El Michels Affair) 。60〜70年代のソウル、ディスコ、90年代のHIP HOP/R&Bにゴスペルを落とし込んだ、グルーヴィーでハートフルなアルバム。
大ヒットを記録した前アルバム…

とろけるギター、ブラシのヒット、ヴィブラフォンのロールが漂う極上ドリーミー・バラード。。イーストLAのソウル・デュオ Thee Lakesiders が2018年にリリースした唯一の7inchに収録されている、根強い人気の「Parachute」をリイシュー！
『Si Me Faltaras Tu b/w Parachute』という2曲を収録したデビュー7inchを発表した後解散してしまったThee …

Thee Heart Tones, a teenage soul band from Hawthorne, California, and a rising star of the Chicano/Sweet Soul scene. We’ve stocked their debut single from 〈BIG CROWN〉!
Right after they graduated from h…

プロデュース仕事でグラミー賞を受賞するなど、多忙を極める〈BIG CROWN〉主宰 Leon Michels こと El Michels Affair が、9月に発売予定のアルバム『24 Hr Sports』から先行シングルをリリース！注目を集めるガーナのシンガー Florence Adooni と、現行ブラジル/MPB最高峰シンガーソングライター Rogê を迎えた豪華なダブルサイダー7inch…

ノルウェー拠点のプロデューサー/マルチインストゥルメンタリスト Morten Martens 率いるソウル・バンド Les Imprimésによるアルバム『Rêverie』からのシングル第二弾！
これはいい曲だと予感させるイントロのドラムブレイクから、艶やかなピアノとシタール、切ないギターリフがたまらないミッドナンバー「Falling Away」。第一弾リリースの時点で公開されており、なぜこれをシン…