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Release Date Friday 13th November 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Mr Bongo welcomes Somewhere Soul to the label for the second volume in
his Rituals compilation series
A carefully curated collection of exclusive, genre-spanning tracks from his most hotly
tipped, contemporary emerging artists and underground forerunners. Start to finish it
takes listeners on a 24-hour journey from morning to the dancefloor. Moving through
soothing and gently bubbling ambient folk, jazz and soul, to sunlit Brazilian MPB,
atmospheric instrumental psych and dancefloor-friendly electronic productions.
From humble beginnings as a music blog, Somewhere Soul has grown into a global
go-to for music discovery with close to a million followers on Instagram alone. Unlike
many with the influence that Josh Mason-Quinn holds, his outlook and format have
remained the same - showcasing music that he loves and providing a platform for
artists from all corners of the world. In a world increasingly overrun by AI, Josh says,
"it's far more memorable discovering music from another human than some instant
algorithm recommendation that's devoid of context". As with all the best
compilations, Rituals is a step back to tradition, a direct dialogue between compiler
and listener, the simple message being 'this is amazing music, and it deserves to be
heard'.
Soundtracking the progression of Josh's daily listening habits, the compilation draws
on different sides of music to support you wherever you are and whatever you're
doing. The Rise side opens with 'Bath of forgiveness in the moonlight' by Naissam
Jalal - a sublime, gentle wake-up call before the bustle of life begins. The tranquility of
Blue Lake 'Skyview' follows, a special track written with a brief in mind from Josh.
Elsewhere, French- Brazilian artist Tiago Caetano brings a wash of calm with the
dreamy 'Prisme Latin'. The energy of the day builds across the Radiate side with
Mediterranean jazz funk, breezy boogie, UK jazz fusion and Afro-Latin grooves from
the likes of Gianni Brezzo, Joao Selva, Fr1th & Simon Jefferis, Konkolo Orchestra and
Ireke. As the sun sets the Retreat side takes listeners through that hazy transition.
String arranger Miguel Atwood-Ferguson works his magic on Kennebec and Tristan de
Liege's exquisite instrumental, as harpist Rachel Kitchlew's 'A Path To You' offers a
dose of serenity. The twilight grooves grow with tracks like 'Tide', a cinematic souljazz cut from Mikoudi and China Bowls, and Gentle Nature's rich, retro lean-back jam
'New Faces'.
Signalling the final Release, the closing side is a perfect blend of dancefloor heat.
Turkish city pop from Peki Momes marinates with Daniel Monaco's signature tropical
disco and an infectious deep house cut from Australia's Alexander Flood. Finally,
Reuben Vaun Smith's (Sons of Sevilla) new Landing Eagles project delivers an
anthemic breakbeat street soul ender with 'Be On My Side'. The contemporary music
scene is bursting with creative talent from all directions. Access to new music is
easier than ever, but amazing artists still struggle to cut through the noise. Josh has
constructed a collection to help counterbalance this, an expression and celebration of
underground music in its many forms. In his own words, "During these strange times
where the floodgates have opened to AI music, I hope this compilation serves as a
reminder of the vital role music plays in our lives and how much human-made music
is worth fighting for".
Tracklisting
1. Naissam Jalal - Bath of forgiveness in the moonlight (Duet Version)
2. Blue Lake - Skyview
3. Ines Loubet and Sofia Grant - Work of Art
4. Tiago Caetano - Prisme Latin
5. Verushka - Please Have Something to Say
6. Gianni Brezzo - Nuova Magia
7. Joao Selva - Futuro
8. Fr1th & Simon Jefferis - High Tide
9. Konkolo Orchestra - Divine Intervention
10. Ireke - Got A
11. Kennebec and Tristan de Liege - Willow (feat. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson)
12. Rachel Kitchlew - A Path To You
13. Mikoudi Feat China Bowls - Tide
14. Orbital Ensemble - Landro (VINYL ONLY)
15. The Offline - Les vagues
16. Gentle Nature - New Faces
17. Peki Momes - Ahs\u0327ap Kutu
18. Daniel Monaco - Good Times
19. Alexander Flood - OUTLAW
20. Landing Eagles - Be On My Side
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