Daptone Records the home of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Antibalas and Charles Bradley, have announced their new Rock & Roll subsidiary, Wick Records.
Daptone Announces New Rock Subsidiary Wick Records
► Japanese Vinyl Chillout Mix From Revelation Time
Here’s something for the weekend – a solid section of Japanese vinyl, a selection of chill vibes put together by Eiji of the Revelation Time record shop in Osaka, Japan. Thanks to the The Vinyl Factory for sharing this rare mix.
► Maxine Ashley – Lobster
► Rationale – Something For Nothing
Up-and-coming music producer and songwriter, Rationale is out with a new simmering track. Video directed by Crooked Cynics.
► Seinabo Sey – Pretend
Swedish singer/songwriter Seinabo Sey might be one of the most slept on talents at the moment. Check her new single and video directed by Sheila Johansson.
► Daymé Arocena – Nueva Era
Check out rising Cuban talent Daymé Arocena’s new album Nueva Era out now via Brownswood Recordings. At just 22 years old, this singer, composer, arranger, choir director and band leader is just getting started. Watch her perform Madres live at the Saint Pancras Old Church on April 2015.
► Alabama Shakes – Sound & Color
Alabama Shakes is back on the scene proving that their debut album was no fluke – check out the Stanley Kubrick inspired video directed by James Frost for Sound and Color, off the powerful new album by the same name.
► Low Leaf – Set Me Free
Check out this new self-directed video from Low Leaf for her song Set Me Free. Keep an eye out for this LA-based Filipino rooted pianist, harpist, writer and performer, her album Akashaalay is available now on Fresh Selects.
► George Maple – Talk Talk
Pulsating, chilled out, r&b flavored Talk Talk is the lead single from George Maple’s EP Vacant Space EP out now on the Sydney, Australia based Future Classic label. Video directed by Yeoseop Yoon.
► FKA Twigs – Two Weeks
UK based artist FKA Twigs is back with an ancient egyptian themed video for her slow burner track Two Weeks which is off her forthcoming album LP1. Video directed by Nabil Elderkin and illustrated by Ignasi Monreal.