Lourenço Rebetez announces second album, Língua Geral; listen to first single ‘Maestro’

17 September 2026

São Paulo-based composer, producer and guitarist Lourenço Rebetez has a new album on the way. Entitled Língua Geral, his second record arrives a decade after his debut O Corpo de Dentro and sees him blend Afro-Brazilian rhythms, jazz and the groove of beatmakers like J Dilla and Madlib. Produced by American-Brazilian guitarist and composer Arto Lindsay, the album features a stellar cast of collaborators including drummer and producer Kassa Overall, Japanese synthesiser player BIGYUKI and Brazilian Candomblé ensemble Grupo Ofá.

Língua Geral, which translates as “general language”, takes its name from the creole-like lingua franca that was once widely spoken across Brazil. A contact language developed from ancient Tupi, it became a means of communication between Indigenous peoples, Black and mixed-race communities and white settlers, before Portuguese was imposed as the official language. Rebetez uses the idea of a shared language as a way of exploring what happens when musicians with different rhythmic backgrounds come together. He comments:

“It’s the idea of finding balance in between things and fluidity, as the contact language becomes the middle between people that speak other languages as a way to communicate. I make that association with rhythm. I was particularly interested in the way musicians from different backgrounds with different rhythmic DNAs subtly distort time when they play.”

Rebetez’s fascination with rhythm is also rooted in Rebetez’s family connection to Bahia and his studies with the late Letieres Leite, the influential composer, percussionist and founder of Orkestra Rumpilezz, who was also an important figure in bringing Candomblé rhythms into jazz. He explains:

“Candomblé music interests me because of its power, and because of its very particular relationship to trance. Each deity has its own rhythm, and when you play that rhythm, the people who are consecrated to that deity become possessed. You play that rhythm, and the deity comes down and inhabits these initiates.”

On the upcoming Língua Geral, Rebetez uses claves and traditional rhythmic ideas alongside the loose timing he loves in early hip-hop. “I love that those early hip-hop loops that are just slightly wrong”, he says. “I wanted to find bridges between these worlds.”

Língua Geral is out on November 4th through Selo RISCO, Jazzybelle and Think! Records, and ahead of it Rebetez has shared the first exhilarating and magnetic single, ‘Maestro’, an homage to Letieres Leite and Grupo Ofá leader Iuri Passos. Speaking about it, he says:

“Iuri Passos is the main drummer in a very important Candomblé house for the sacred ceremonies, but is also an educator. The group is very open and interested in collaborating with other languages and making these bridges. We’ve known each other for a long time and trust each other.”

Take a listen to ‘Maestro’ below.

Anna Butterss, John Raymond & Ben Lumsdaine team up for new trio album, Beginningless

16 September 2026

Three incredible musicians in their own right, Anna Butterss, John Raymond, and Ben Lumsdaine boast an impressive body of work spanning jazz, improvisation, indie, electronic music, and beyond. The three first crossed paths in Bloomington, Indiana, more than a decade ago, with Butterss and Lumsdaine meeting as students at Indiana University in 2010 and Raymond moving to the city in 2017 to teach at the university.  Their paths continued to cross in various projects and settings, eventually leading to the formation of this trio in 2024.

Now they’ve come together for Beginningless, their first album as a trio, born from years of friendship and musical exchange. Recorded live over two days in a Los Angeles studio, Beginningless is an entirely improvised record, with very little overdubbing or post-production. Despite their improvised origins, the tracks feel structured and melodic, each one building its own distinct mood. The trio use acoustic instruments alongside pedals and effects, expanding the traditional trumpet, bass and drums setup to create something atmospheric, spacious and unpredictable, with a strong sense of groove throughout it.

Beginningless arrives on November 13th though Northern Spy and coinciding with the album announcemente, Butterss, Raymond and Lumsdaine have shared the hazy, enveloping and gripping title track. Speaking about it, Butterss comments:

“Beginningless feels like a window into an underlying stream of music that is always around us. The loping bass and drums usher in a trumpet melody, which quietly floats through the rustling landscape. There’s a sense of unhurried tranquility, a gentle amble, as the counterpoint between bass and trumpet shifts, and the atmosphere gradually thickens. Ghostly trumpet undertones and bubbling drums build to a peak while the bass carries steadily on, giving the impression that the journey might continue on long after the song has ended.”

Listen to ‘Beginningless’ now.

Josh Johnson announces new album, Animative, and shares lead single ‘Reece’

15 September 2026

Photo: Atiba Jefferson

Chicago-raised, Los Angeles-based saxophonist, keyboardist, synthesist, producer and composer Josh Johnson is one of the most daring and versatile figures in contemporary music, both through his own work and as a collaborator. He has been a big part of the sound of Jeff Parker’s ETA IVtet, co-leads the all-star ensembles SML and the Openness Trio, and has collaborated extensively with Sam Wilkes and Gregory Uhlmann. As a producer, Johnson is also behind Meshell Ndegeocello’s GRAMMY-winning 2023 album The Omnichord Real Book and Flea’s recent album Honora.

Now he is gearing up to release a new album, following 2024’s Unusual Object and 2020’s Freedom Exercise. Entitled Animative, the new record marks his debut with International Anthem and Nonesuch and arrives on October 23rd, with the streaming release following on November 10th. Across its ten tracks, Animative finds Johnson continuing to explore the space between composition, improvisation and electronics, bringing together skeletal soul-jazz, post-bop, electronic minimalism and dreamy ambience. Produced by Johnson and Paul Bryan, the album features guest contributions from Meshell Ndegeocello, Macie Stewart, Marquis Hill and Ben Lumsdaine, among others. Animate also sees Johnson grow his interest for technology and improvisation, often using his saxophone to control a sampler or drum machine and trigger changes in loops and effects. Despite the sophistication of the setup, Johnson uses technology merely as an instrument, without loosing feeling. “I’m looking to make it feel more human,” he explains, describing an approach that seeks to escape the trap of technical mastery and retain the physical and emotional qualities of performance.

The title of the album is something his friends would never connect with him, considering his reserved nature. “I said the name to a few people, and they were like, ‘Animated is not how I would describe you,’” Johnson says. “But I’m really thinking about it from the perspective of causing animation, giving spirit, or connecting with spirit.”

Ahead of the album’s release, Johnson has shared the gorgeous and mesmerising ‘Reece’, offering a thrilling first taste of the album. Take a listen below.

Jeremy Cunningham set to release new album, Passing Fires, in October

13 September 2026

Photo: Shannon Marks

Chicago drummer and composer Jeremy Cunningham has announced the release of Passing Fires, his first solo album since 2020’s moving tribute to his brother, The Weather Up There. The new record finds Cunningham continuing to explore the deeply collaborative approach that has defined much of his work, bringing together a stellar cast of musicians from the Chicago and LA jazz scenes, including Jeff Parker, Josh Johnson, Lia Kohl, Makaya McCraven, Lia Kohl, Greg Uhlmann, Matt Gold, Will Miller and others. Produced by Cunningham alongside Paul Bryan and Josh Johnson, Passing Fires grew from intimate piano sketches, home recordings and studio sessions. Across the album, Cunningham’s drumming provides a common thread as the music moves through hypnotic grooves, psychedelic textures and more intimate moments.

The beautiful and poignant ‘Some Days’, a track that sprouted from a piano sketch recorded at home while reflecting on the loss of his father during Covid, served as the first wonderful taste from the album. Cunningham has recently shared ‘Windows’, a piece that emerged from an improvised session at his house with Will Miller of Resavoir. He shares:

“Windows started as a beautiful moment in an improvised recording session at my house with Will Miller (Resavoir.) We were messing around with one of Mikel Avery’s fantastic pedals, and Will stumbled upon this lovely broken up texture. We deliberately let the bass drum take care of the low end without any added bass, and then passed off the song to Josh Johnson, who edited the form and added all kinds of magical textures to help frame the core material. When I think about what I wanted this album to be, it was always about collaborating with the people that helped shape my musical identity and the friends that showed up for me at a tough time. I was always hoping the music in the end would sound warm, honest and human, and that it would reflect the dreams I feel are possible when people come together.”

Passing Fires will see the light of day on October 2nd through Northern Spy Records. Now listen to ‘Some Days’ and ‘Windows’ below.


Àbáse shares new single ‘Búsulni Nem Tudtam / Learning Sorrow’ from forthcoming album Nefelejcs

12 September 2026

Photo: András Őrsi Karmatik

Following the release of ‘Fekete Szem / Black Eye’ earlier this summer, Àbáse has unveiled ‘Búsulni Nem Tudtam / Learning Sorrow’, another new track exploring the rich musical heritage of his native Hungary. ‘Búsulni Nem Tudtam / Learning Sorrow’ brings the Berlin-based Hungarian producer, composer and keyboardist together once again with folk singer Kacsó Hanga and virtuoso cimbalom player Jenő Lisztes. The track is lifted from Àbáse’s forthcoming double album Nefelejcs, which sees him delve deeper into his Hungarian roots as well as drawing on Eastern European avant-garde, folk, contemporary classical and Ethno-jazz alongside his beat-driven approach. Nefelejcs takes its title from the Hungarian word for forget-me-not, which was also Bognár’s late mother’s favourite flower. The title can also mean “do not forget”, adding another layer to an album that looks back towards his heritage and brings it into the present.

Speaking about the new track, Àbáse says:

“I’m really proud of the fusion of so many different elements coming together so organically. I wanted to create a musical bed for Hanga, where the Hungarian song can be presented in a universal setting, bringing her voice to all dance floors accross the world.”

The collaboration also continues Àbáse’s work with Hanga, who is part of a new generation of Hungarian folk musicians bringing fresh energy to the tradition. She comments:

“I want people to know that our folk music IS cool. You can engage with it every day, and it’s not something ancient, just for our grandparents or the countryside.”

The single comes with an accompanying video featuring the traditional garments and dances of Moldva (Western Moldavia), the region where the song originates. Àbel Regős directs. Watch it below.

Nefelejcs is out on November 6th through Bridge The Gap & Oshu Records.

Chúpame el Dedo announce new album Nos Vemos El Próximo Año

11 September 2026

Great news from Chúpame el Dedo who have just announced the release of a new album titled Nos Vemos El Próximo Año. The Bogotano duo of Eblis Álvarez (Meridian Brothers) and Pedro Ojeda (Romperayo) have spent the better part of the last decade developing their bonkers take on Colombian and Caribbean music, incorporating elements of metal, psychedelia and plenty of humour along the way. On Nos Vemos El Próximo Año, salsa takes a more prominent role, alongside warped synths, heavy Caribbean rhythms and the duo’s trademark distorted vocals. Their upcoming album’s “is a high-octane salsa-altín exorcism”, as the press release describes. “It’s not your abuela’s dance music; it’s a fever dream—like Waka Waka played at double speed through a frying mixing desk that’s caught fire mid-verse”. There’s a new twist to their irreverent world too, which has long flirted with the occult. Now Chúpame el Dedo have apparently swapped their old satanic leanings for the mysterious cult of Geobah Witnesses.

Out on October 30th through Keroxen, Nos Vemos El Próximo Año is preceded by the title track, giving us the first taste of what Chúpame el Dedo have been up to. Take a listen below.