After a short hiatus from producing critically-acclaimed projects, including ‘Ghostin’ and ‘Excuse Me’ from his debut project ‘The Damian Mixtape’, CHRISTOF JENNINGS makes a sensuous return with single, ‘Taking Over’, slated for release for 14th February on Bandcamp.

Ethno Skies Volume 2 showcases Jay-Lou Ava’s 10th album, blending African traditional instruments, including the balafon, with contemporary jazz and ambient textures. This album offers a rich, immersive experience that bridges ancestral rhythms with modern soundscapes, delivering a soulful and innovative listening journey ideal for world, jazz, and cultural radio audiences.

San Francisco roots collective Back Porchestra returns with Stories In The Heart, a warm, road-worn album that leans into rich acoustic tones while freely bending genres without ever breaking the feel. Built around a mostly unplugged framework, the record draws from country blues, roots rock, Zydeco, Tex-Mex, New Orleans rhythms, Motown soul, singer-songwriter traditions, and even Brazilian textures, all woven together with an easy confidence that sounds earned, not assembled.

'Mortals and Wrecks' was born on a wintry night, with a bottle of red wine, a notebook, an unplayable piano and a cast of characters at the bar. They all made it into the title track, save for the unplayable piano. Each character has a fascinating backstory, and the lyrics to the title track paint them as perfectly human, merely mortal, kind of a wreck, and deserving of a second try.

Lorraine Salvador’s ‘Trying’ captures her journey toward motherhood in chronological order, a story told through soul, jazz, and R&B. What began as a personal project, writing a song during each two-week wait, has evolved into a deeply intimate collection. ‘Trying’ is about hope, heartache, and healing. 

This track embodies the spirit of relentless hustle and perseverance. Life throws challenges our way, but it’s crucial to dig deep and never give up. Let this music be your anthem as you push through obstacles and reach for your dreams! Embrace the rhythm, feel the energy, and remember – you have the power to make it until the end.