Burnier & Cartier - Burnier & CartierSought after Brazilian LP from 1974 that touches on MPB, soul, jazz, disco and boogie, reminiscent of Steely Dan in places. Deep guitar arrangements intertwine with layered vocals creating an airy, floating vibe. Extremely expensive theses days, this one has been on our list for a while. As sampled by Andres on his Sing About It collaboration with Kenny Dixon Junior aka Moodymann and on Kaytranadas Janet Jackson flip, Alright. Championed by the likes

Brookside Records is at it again

unique bass

The 70s Funky Northern Soul masterpiece by New York-born soul singer Judy Freeman is reissued for the first time on 7" Ted Taylor was chronically unappreciated throughout his career

Rick used to run the Vibes record store in Detroit at the time and is

as well as Philip Sherburne's personal rundown for Spin

the home of Loleatta Holloway's finest material and all of her classics

Alcides Neves released his debut album a few years after moving to São Paulo

Afro and classic house that their parties are known for

expect this track to be THE soundtrack to many a dance floor come the all-important hand-over to 2015

a great combination of EMS VCS3 synthesizer subtly mixed with acoustic instruments

Welch had written the song in her kitchen as a “sad little poem”

each with their own subtle influences