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News, reviews, interviews and features from the acid jazz & lounge scene.
The Chill-Out Room: A Brief History of Ambient Dance Music
From the Balearic beginnings of KLF’s Chill Out to the sophisticated lounge compilations of the 2000s, the chill-out…
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How to Start a Jazz Radio Station in 2026
Want to share your love of jazz with the world? Starting an internet radio station has never been…
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The Ninja Tune Story: Electronic Music’s Coolest Label
Founded by Coldcut in 1990, Ninja Tune has been a beacon of innovative music for over three decades.…
UncategorizedDowntempo DJs: The Art of the Slow Groove
In a world of ever-faster BPMs, downtempo DJs champion the art of the slow groove. From Kruder &…
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Latin Jazz and Acid Jazz: A Natural Connection
The rhythmic sophistication of Latin music has always found a natural home in acid jazz. From Snowboy’s boogaloo…
UncategorizedCocktail Culture Meets Jazz: The Perfect Pairing
Jazz and cocktails have been intertwined since the Prohibition era, when speakeasies provided the backdrop for jazz’s golden…
UncategorizedThe Blue Note Legacy: Jazz’s Most Iconic Label
Blue Note Records has been synonymous with jazz excellence since 1939. From the hard bop classics of Art…
UncategorizedFunk and Soul: The Roots of Acid Jazz
Without funk and soul, there would be no acid jazz. The grooves of James Brown, the sophistication of…
UncategorizedBroken Beat: London’s Best-Kept Musical Secret
Broken beat emerged from London’s jazz-dance scene in the early 2000s, blending jazz, funk, house, and drum and…
UncategorizedThe Best Jazz Clubs in London: A Complete Guide
London has one of the world’s richest jazz scenes, with venues ranging from legendary institutions like Ronnie Scott’s…
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