I swear, lately it feels like every week there’s 5 new albums coming out that I actually really want to listen to. Is it just me or does this feel like a really great moment in music? Maybe it’s just the sunny Summertime vibes seeping into my brain. Either way, I’ve got a heap of good ones lined up for you- from chilled out bedroom beats to roller rink two-step joints. Press play and enjoy the bounty. Today’s artwork comes courtesy of the highly talented and super surreal Neil Krug. Check out more brain food from him.

Thundercat :       Them Changes
top notch soulful funky sounds from the bass maestro over a classic Isley Bro’s break.

The Internet :       Girl (ft. Kaytranada)
been waiting on this… peep the album

Ticklah :       El Dia De Suerte
not new, but this reggae rework of Willie Colon’s salsa classic is sounding perfect right now.

Ace Of Base :       All That She Wants (Self Help & Tanner Re-Twerk)
a semi-guilty pleasure that has been working really well on the dancefloor

Mayer Hawthorne x Jake One :       Number One
genius reworking of Nate Dogg

Duke Dumont :       Need U (110%) (James Laurence Bootleg)
house song gets flipped into an 80’s boogie jam and it’s a perfect fit

Zero 7 :       Simple Science

Kyogi :       Not Good Enough (Jean Tonique Remix)

Tinashe :       All Hands On Deck (Giraffage Remix)

Beat Spacek :       Tonight

Flume :       Some Minds (ft. Andrew Wyatt)
waaaaaaait for it, the drop is so so worth it. Very much looking forward to more from Flume.

Blundetto :       Above The Water (ft. Biga Ranx)
a French whiteboy singing in patois never sounded so good.

So many great tunes have been coming my way lately, I’m genuinely feeling like I want to do extra busy work or house cleaning just so I can have an excuse to keep listening. Not a ton of time today to break down the ins and outs of why each one of these songs flips my lid, but rest assured this is a top-notch batch of serious melodic mastery. For those of you in LA, catch me at Caña Rum Bar this Thursday night playing a set that leans heavily on the vintage Latin classics, then for all my people in NYC, I’m back there this upcoming Sunday at The Jimmy. Come through and get yourself into the Summer state of mind…

Jamie xx :       I Know Theres Gonna Be (Good Times) &       Loud Places
Popcaan & Young Thug on a xx beat?!?!? Then Loud Places kills it with the classic Idris Muhammad sample.

Toro y  Moi :       Lilly &       Buffalo

Romare :       Work Song

A-WA :       Habib Galbi
producer from Balkan Beat Box teams up with Yemeni singing sister trio

Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto :       Manolo (Uproot Andy Remix)
Señor Andy is back with a new EP and it’s free

Bomba Estereo :       Somos Dos ,       Fiesta &       Soy Yo
this album on repeat, again and again. The whole record is SO GOOD. I’m jealous I didn’t make it.

Zed Bias :       Shizam ft. Stylo G & Scrufizzer (My Nu Leng Remix)

Shamir :       Hot Mess &       Call It Off

Disclosure :       Holding On (ft. Gregory Porter) &       Bang That

Hanni El Khatib :       Two Brothers
I had the opportunity of opening up for Hanni last Friday and wow, dude kilt it like Braveheart.

Misun :       Nobody Knows

I’m feeling quite transformed and rejuvenated after returning home from a week in Roatan, Honduras. It was a nice solid stretch of time removed from my cell phone and email. Essential head space game changer. In addition to being surrounded by tropical beachside glory, I spent almost every day dropping beneath the surface of the water with a tank of air on my back, exploring the insanely vibrant and psychedelic coral reef society surrounding the island. This is something I will definitely need to do again, and again… I find immense value in a “sport” that is essentially all about slowing your breathing, relaxing as much as possible, and simply focusing on appreciating the wonderous majesty of the natural world. Two weeks ago I would have been petrified to encounter a hammerhead shark, but after swimming alongside sea turtles and barracuda, coming face to face with moray eels, and passing by flying eagle rays, the sight of one of these prehistoric beasts in person was far from scary. Just another way that life gets deeper. Hopefully today’s selections can help take you there too.

Mura Masa :       Lovesick Fuck &       Firefly (ft. Nao)
whatever juice this 18-yr-old is drinking, I want some

Latimore :       Out To Get'cha (Soulist & DJ Vas Rework)
seriously funky soul tune that takes me UP. Shouts to Nickodemus for this joint.

Kendrick Lamar :       King Kunta (Island Riot Casual Connection Rework)
tasteful stepper rework of Compton’s new rap king. Shout to DJ Tara Jane for this one.

Claptone :       Another Night
simple and highly effective house bizniz

Phreek Plus One :       La Spirale (J's Loveboat Mix)
trippy disco goodness, let it build

Andrea Esu :       E.S.U. Track
nasty techy groove with plenty of cowbell

Romare :       The Blues (It Began In Africa) &       Roots
regular reader Dangerscouse told me to check this guy a long time ago, but these tunes took a while to really soak in.

Sonzeira :       Sambaio ft. Seu Jorge (Jose Marquez Remix)
what a monster Afro-Brazilian tune! Thanks to James Lockwood for this one. Check the full release here

Ajukaja :       Benga Benga
nice vintage East African record given a light touch for today’s dancefloors

Osunlade :       Dionne
doesn’t get too much deeper than this one. Seems especially relevant as protesters once again flood the streets of Baltimore this week.