Year: 2017

Shez Raja Gurutopia “Meshing old-world folk to a new-world groove” Released: April 2016 Featured Track: “My Imaginary Friend” http://www.ibassmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/04-My-Imaginary-Friend.mp3 Shez Raja has been on fine form of late, not just with his fired-up live performances, but he’s been delivering in the studio too. Diving into an experimental mix of sounds, this is an engaging instrumental album, meshing old-world folk to a finger-snapping new-world groove. Many of the tracks have been enhanced with rich layers of sound, not least from guitar legend Mike Stern, who adds an incredible swinging undercurrent to the already funky grooves of ‘Rocknrolla’. Jazz icon Randy Brecker also...

David Bowie Blackstar “A poignant final release from David Bowie.” Released: January 2016 Featured Track: “Lazarus” Label: Columbia Records Released on January 8th 2016, his 69th birthday, Blackstar is the poignant final release from David Bowie. Only seven tracks and 42 minutes long, his 27th studio album is full of late-life melancholy as he draws upon electronica, odd chord structures and sound effects to create a haunting and dystopian atmosphere. Although Blackstar is is a Bowie album through and through, the result is a dense and complex musical landscape that’s underpinned by contemporary drum beats and wailing avant-garde saxophone solos. Featuring bassist...