IFSONEVER REMIXED - OUT NOW!
FEAT. PULSINGER & IRL, ZIGGY ZEITGEIST, WOLF LEHMANN & FEATER
Prepare to embark on a musical voyage that pushes the boundaries of ambient soundscapes into progressive club realms. The enigmatic producer ifsonever aka Daniel Helmer garnered praise for his self-titled debut album, a unique blend of analog warmth, electronic urban ambiences, and hypnotic atmospheres which invited listeners to explore a range of emotions, from meditative serenity to almost mystical intrigue.
One year later, we are thrilled to announce the release of the "ifsonever remixed EP" on Jazz & Milk. As a testament to the enduring appeal of ifsonever's work, four talented remix artists have skillfully reimagined his tracks, invigorating the sonic landscapes he initially created. These remixes offer a thrilling departure from the tranquil ambient style of the original tracks, taking a more progressive, club-oriented direction.
The EP kicks off with a remix by Austrian musician and producer Wolf Lehmann who infuses the original track "home" with energy reminiscent of the mellow downtempo vibes from the golden era of trip-hop, all while preserving the modern electronic essence of ifsonever's original compositions.
Pulsinger & Irl, a collaborative project between Patrick Pulsinger and Sam Irl, combine their decades of experience to delve into an experimental mix of techno, house, and breakbeat on their club-friendly remix of "an unexpected error occurred," taking listeners on a thrilling sonic journey.
Ziggy Zeitgeist, renowned for his work with 30/70 and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, offers a minimalistic remix approach to “maelstrom”, showcasing his eclectic nature as a drummer. His remix introduces a percussive dimension to ifsonever's 'maelstrom,' spanning genres from bossa-influenced rhythms to future funk and drum'n'bass.
Feater, a master of blending eras and styles in his purely vintage analog studio, presents a dreamy interpretation of "counting coins." This remix masterfully bridges the gap between the past and the present, offering a hypnotic and cinematic perspective that takes ifsonever's music on an exhilarating journey through the heavens.
The "ifsonever remixed EP" is a testament to the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and capture the essence of the moment.
The cover artwork, a collaboration between Jazz & Milk graphic designer Tim Schmitt and photographer Frank Hulsbömer, visually encapsulates the otherworldly atmosphere of the music, making this release a multi-sensory journey.
BRAZILIAN SOUL-JAZZ TRIO CAIXA CUBO ENLIST A CAST OF GLOBAL VOICES ON NEW ALBUM "AGÔRA"
OUT NOW ON VINYL, CD & DIGITAL!
Global pointing Brazilian jazz trio release a new album Agôra,sparkling with electric funk and Herbie-esque eclecticism. It features a myriad of guest vocalists and musicians including Brazilians Xênia França and Zé Leônidas, Jembaa Groove's Ghanaian singer Eric Owusu and South African artists Bongani Givethanks & Mpho Nkuzo.
Re-wiring the concept of 'fusion' for 2023, Agôra is Brazilian trio Caixa Cubo’s resurgent new record with the title referring to 'now', based upon the intuitive and fluid nature of the trio’s method, and this inspired recording. With shoots to black music culture, from Brazil to Brooklyn, Ghana and South Africa, Agôra is the group’s ninth album yet is their first where they’ve invited guests, mainly singers, onto each track and follows their last, Angela from 2020, released on Heavenly Records, which won a BBC 6 Music Album of the Year (Huey Morgan’s selection) granting them much deserved international recognition. The core musical elements of Caixa Cubo are Henrique Gomide (keys), João Fideles (drums) and Noa Stroeter (bass), all from Säo Paulo, Brazil and where they met as teenagers and would continue their friendship and musical bond at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands. Now all in their mid thirties, João and Noa live back in the city where it all started but Henrique has settled in Cologne, Germany where the recording of Agôra took place, over the course of 3 days, at the home cum studio of Chris ‘Dusty’ Doepke, their friend and owner of the label they signed to, Jazz and Milk.
CAIXA CUBO - "DREAMS" FEAT. XÊNIA FRANÇA & ZÉ LEÔNIDAS
Pre-save 2nd single "Dreams" (out Feb 28)
taken from the upcoming album "Agôra"!
Funk fuelled and global pointing Brazilian jazz trio Caixa Cubo are set to release their latest single Dreams on Feb 28. It is the group's first foray into R'n'B melding the simple and sporadic instrumentation of drums, keys and bass into a Jill Scott inspired song that could have been born in Brooklyn yet sung by Brazilian singer and Grammy nominated Xênia França and Zé Leônidas, sung in both English and Portuguese.
With shoots to black music culture, from Brazil to Ghana and South Africa, new album Agôra is sparkling with electric funk and Herbie Hancock eclecticism. It shines not only for its virtuosity but also for its minimalism, it's depth of space, and for the first time, it's ability to figure outside the jazz fold, as the trio from São Paulo decided to bring in singers and add a new aesthetic to their sound. Guests include Brazilians Xênia França and Zé Leônidas, Jembaa Groove's Ghanaian singer Eric Owusu and South African artists Bongani Givethanks & Mpho Nkuzo. It follows on from their 2020 hit album Angela released on Heavenly Recordings.
Video premiere for "Dreams" feat. Xênia França & Zé Leônidas
Caixa Cubo - 1st single "Sábado" out now!
1st single "Sábado" is now available on all digital platforms
taken from the upcoming album "Agôra"!
Debut single Sábado is a funk ridden and electrified future jazz-fizz, a homage to the frenetic city of São Paulo where Caixa Cubo met and fermented together. Featuring long time collaborator and vocalist Zé Leônidas, who delivers a fiery flow, with vocals dancing around the Airto inspired groove, with cuicas, tamborim, agogo and shakers providing the most obvious Brazilian affect from the new album Agôra!
Rewiring the concept of 'fusion' for 2023, Agôra is Brazilian trio Caixa Cubo’s resurgent new record with the title referring to 'now', based upon the intuitive and fluid nature of the trio’s method, and this inspired recording. With shoots to black music culture, from Brazil to Brooklyn, Ghana and South Africa, Agôra is sparkling with electric funk and Herbie-esque eclecticism, from a group who are making waves following their international breakthrough with 2020’s album Angela.
Pre-orders for the complete album on vinyl, CD and digital are now open!