Window Seat

‘Still the River Flows’ once again returns to the water, a source of inspiration so often found in Steve Orchard’s music. And as one would expect, the music washes over the listener in gentle rhythmic waves, much like the peaceful flow of the river the music so eloquently describes.

All of them were surprised by the cohesiveness of this recording from 14 years ago, and how vital and fresh it still sounds. The pieces on "Bubbles" are selected for their common emotional tone from two days of recording a huge amount of wide ranging material. Standards, original compositions, free improvisations and one special pop tune we all grew up on are all treated with a sense of respect and playfulness.

All aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey by train to some of the most obscure parts of Britain

Night Air: Disco Funk Soul Collection 2018 is a 2018 compilation made without authorization in Russia. It features some of the best black music of the last 50 years, soothing to suit your soul, funk, disco and nature. This was released by VA-Album Records.

After some much needed solo time throughout the Fall, our Chillhop Raccoon closes out a year of Essentials by reuniting with best friends for a fun-filled and social Winter. Chillville is covered in snow, everything is closed, and this frosted metropolis feels like a new city worth exploring again. Skating and sledding then snowball fights and snow angels, only to eventually return indoors and cozy up under a blanket.