An integral part of Brooklyn's underground electronic scene, Palestinian-American composer, producer, and DJ Omar Ahmad conquered our ears with Inheritance, his sublime debut album, which was one of our Album Picks of 2023. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Ahmad delves deep into themes and feelings of empathy, disconnection, and longing, and explores profound questions of heritage and intergenerational trauma. His enveloping compositions transport us to a world where every note carries a story of tenderness and connection. This month we're treated to a mixtape put together by him reflecting his unique, genre-bending style. Enjoy!
- Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – First Flight
[Western Vinyl] - Nico Georis – A Rainbow in Curved Air
[Spiritual Pajamas] - Dave DK – Halma
[Kompakt] - Romare – Down the Line (It Takes a Number)
[Black Acre] - Nicolas Jaar – The Three Sides of Audrey and Why She’s All Alone Now
[Other People] - CFCF – Keys
[Paper Bag Records] - Wet – Old Bone (Jim-E Stack Remix)
[Columbia Records] - John Frusciante & Josh Klinghoffer – Sphere
[Record Collection] - Visible Cloaks (with Motion Graphics) – Terrazzo
[Rvng Intl.] - Dauwd – Theory of Colours
[Technicolour] - Animal Collective – Visiting Friends
[FatCat Records] - Balmorhea – Truth
[Western Vinyl]