Buy / Stream here. Potatohead People return with a brand new track “Single Life” featuring Vancouver based vocalist Bunnie. Paying homage to the vibe and sound of mid-90s r&b but pressing forward into the future beats scene with PP’s usual musicality, the song represents a forward step in songwriting and sensibility for the band. Out […]
Listen and purchase 12″ here. Bastard Jazz is proud to present the new EP from Vancouver’s AstroLogical, also known as one half of production duo Potatohead People. With a long list of collaborations outside of the group ranging from Pomo, Phife Dawg, Illa J and DJ Khalil – Astro’s new EP “Private World” resides somewhere […]
Listen and buy here. Bringing a sound that reaches into the realms of spaced out synth funk, crooked lean R&B and lowslung house, The Goods flavour is both wild and eclectic yet sharply focused. The Goods are Badmandela, Rosario and Blacktree. All three are players in their own right, with credits between them including artists […]
Stream and purchase here. Dead Horse Beats is the stage name of Canadian musician, composer and singer Patrick Wade. Described as “a groovy treasure packed with the excitement and emotion of a danceclub makeout session” by Noisey; Wade’s releases with labels in Montreal, New York and London span moods and styles from eccentric leftfield electronic […]
Buy and stream here. ‘Easy Nothing,’ the second single from producer Dead Horse Beats’ upcoming LP, Inglaterra, is a dreamy R&B burner. His vocals sit just above the lush keys, while shakers and bongos pan around the mix. A beautiful second teaser, ‘Easy Nothing’ is sure to whet the appetite for Inglaterra – out later […]
Buy and stream here. 2019 is an inspired year for Portland-based producer, Manatee Commune. At the heels of his well-received single, “I Can Dream” featuring Effee, the electronic visionary is set to unveil his third studio album, PDA Friday, May 3 in conjunction with a spring tour as direct support for synth pop ensemble Geographer. […]
Buy and stream here. A year after their groundbreaking sophomore album Nick & Astro’s Guide to the Galaxy LP, Potatohead People are back with a collection of instrumentals, remixes and B-sides. They’ve tapped some of their favourite producers from around the globe for remix duties, and spiced things up a bit by holding a remix […]
The final single from Manatee Commune’s upcoming PDA LP drops today, have a listen and purchase here.
Listen and buy here. The Pendletons take a bold step with their first full forthcoming length album, 2 Steps Away, releasing this spring on the Bastard Jazz imprint. Recorded in San Francisco with a rock-solid band consisting of some of the best musicians in the Bay Area, including guitarist Carl Locket (Shalamar, Rick James) and […]
Listen and buy here. ‘Home Days’ – the newest single from Dead Horse Beats – is the Montreal producer’s latest entry into his catalogue of soulful R&B tunes. While the beatmaker’s hip hop influences are evident in the thickness and solidity of the rhythm section, equal stylistic weight is given to the concise melodies of […]
Listen and buy here. Manatee Commune returns with the 4th single from his upcoming “PDA” album. “I Can Dream” featuring vocalist Effee is a playful exploration into love & relationships complemented by Manatee Commune’s signature bouncy, organic electronic production style.
Listen and buy here! Sammy Bananas, known mainly for his work on A-Trak’s groundbreaking NYC label Fool’s Gold flexes his versatility offering up 3 flavors of piano based, club ready dance tracks on his debut EP for Bastard Jazz, the “Piananana EP”. The signature funky and quirky style which he developed over a decade of […]