Rosettes - Souvenir - 7-INCH SINGLE [7 inch Vinyl Disc]

Charlotte de Rothschild - Christmas Lullabies [COMPACT DISCS] Jewel Case Packaging date 11/11/2014

Rosettes are finally here with their debut album on Timmion Records, Lifestyles, a compelling journey into psychedelic soul, jazzy funk, and introspective grooves. For the listener, it creates an experience that manages to be both sophisticated and raw to the bone. Expanding on the sound they refined with their previous singles, this 10-track album captures the group in top form while crafting intoxicating sonic potions that pull you in.Featuring standout tracks like the soulful opener InchThe Call,Inch the Isaac Hayes-inspired title track InchLifestyles,Inch and the introspective groover InchSpirals,Inch the album weaves together cinematic instrumentals, intricate horn arrangements, and deeply personal storytelling, courtesy of lead singer Tytti Roto. Drawing inspiration from a range of vintage and contemporary masters-Cymande, SAULT, and Sade, to name a few-the rest of the eight-piece group doesn't linger in the shadows. Instead, they make it their mission to position the groove front and center.The album closes with InchThe Queen,Inch the sole instrumental track, which evokes the spirit of 1970s blaxploitation soundtracks with it's wah-wah and fuzz guitars and jazzy changes. Every track on Lifestyles is a testament to the Rosettes' ability to craft genre-blending masterpieces that are as emotionally gripping as they are musically intricate. For fans of adventurous soul and funk, this album offers a rich and rewarding journey.

Norwegian producer Carmen Villain follows up last years cosmic beauty - Both Lines Will Be Blue - with a remix mini-album. Curated by Carmen, she asked some of her favourite producers to pick a track from the album to remix, which resulted in this collection of 6 tracks and 31 minutes of cosmic/dubs, featuring club ready tracks by Parris and Karima F., deep atmospheric reggaetón by DJ Python, fourth-world jams by D.K. and Yu Su and a far out dancehall dub by Jay Glass Dubs.