Jazz & Milk Breaks Vol. 2

Askotarikoa·Jazz & Milk records

Boogaloo, afro, funk, latin and nu jazz sounds can all be found on this new compilation that Jazz & Milk have brought out. A new, sophisticated way of dancing has been created by these elegant sounds and songs. What's more, it's put Donostia on the same level as London, Tokyo and New York as Javi Pez has contributed to the compilation.

Basement Jaxx

Scars·XL Recordings

The duo formed by Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe chose house to base their songs on. They've managed to adapt their sound and rhythms to what's been in demand at each moment in time, and they've brought out songs going from Balkan rhythms to soul, hip hop and r&b. This piece of work may be a result of this process, it's a mixture of many different styles and Yoko Ono, Eli "Paperboy" Reed and Kelis have all collaborated on the album.

Mayer Hawthorne

A strange arrangement·Stone Throw records

Welcome to the heart-breaking club, of the club that wants to break your heart. After a lot of work with groups and as a solo artist, Mayer Hawethorne has started bringing out his own songs. As well as his singing having a special sound, he's also written appropriate songs for his singing. He plays all the instruments and, like an old soulman, sings love songs with an elegance nowadays difficult to find.

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Uneak·Bonberenea ekintzak

This threesome from Andoain have brought out their fourth studio album. There are nine songs on the album and they recorded it in the Astikrusti studio, which is in Andoain, keeping true to the group's own sound. They achieve an intense rock sound on songs such as "Zirrarak". Although it's a tall order, after fourteen years the group has kept not only its strength but also its freshness, and has become one of the most important points of reference playing live around.

Nirvana

Bleach (20th anniversary deluxe edition)·Sub Pop records

The first album by the group that changed our adolescence has reached its twentieth anniversary, and that's a good excuse to talk about it here. It's obvious that Nirvana didn't create the whirlwind they did in the US here, but they did help us to wear big shirts, have long hair and the first long beards, and that was the first step we took out into the world. They recorded it in a few live takes and "Blew", "About a Girl", "School" and "Love Buzz" are part of our lives' soundtrack.

Jimi Tenor & Tony Allen

Inspiration Information 4·Strut records

Although their worlds are very different, Tony Allen and Jimi Tenor have a highly universal artistic career. In this experimental vein they've combined their experience and Strut record company has included them in its "Inspiration Information" category. They recorded in Berlin, Paris and Finland. Jimi Tenor knows how to transform musical tendencies better than anyone, and he's taken a step forward in the company of the master Tony Allen. A special piece of work, full of energy.