Get ready — Los Angeles producer and DJ Captain Planet returns with his sixth full-length album, DIG, showcasing his signature blend of global music styles aimed squarely at the dancefloor. Channeling the high energy of his live DJ sets, “Canta El Agua” brings the warmth of the tropics into vivid focus.

(Bastard Jazz Recordings)

Legendary Japanese musical polymath Shintaro Sakamoto will release his fifth studio album, Yoo-hoo, on January 23. A standout track, “Is There a Place for You There?” delivers a nostalgic, Shōwa-era–influenced, dub-infused sound that perfectly captures Sakamoto’s singular style — mind-bending, warm, and unmistakably his own.

(Zelone Records)

Lizzie Weber weaves a spellbinding blend of folk intimacy and spiritual resonance on a luminous collaboration with Icelandic artist Markéta Irglová. Their voices intertwine with a quiet, cathedral-like warmth, carrying a sense of devotion and emotional clarity. Gentle piano, soft strings, and Weber’s patient, heartfelt delivery create a space that feels both sacred and deeply human. With Irglová’s harmony adding an otherworldly lift, the song becomes a meditation on grace, longing, and the power of surrender.

(Lizzie Weber)

Eric Hilton drifts into his signature blend of downtempo elegance and smoky, late-night atmosphere, letting warm basslines, shimmering textures, and a subtly propulsive groove set the pace. The track moves like a slow exhale after midnight, guided by Natalia Clavier’s soft, hypnotic vocals.

(Mixto Records)

Drawing from his Indigenous and Afro-Caribbean roots Cochemea’s “ Otros Mundos” or “Other Worlds” transports listeners into a rich spiritual jazz universe — a place where ancestry, rhythm, and cosmic exploration converge. 

(Daptone)

Madison Cunningham is at her most daring and dynamic on “Break The Jaw” pairing her razor-sharp songwriting with the intricate guitar work that has become her signature. The track builds with a taut, restless energy as she unpacks the tension between speaking up and staying silent — a push-and-pull that feels both intimate and universal.

(Verve/ Forecast)

The debut single from Soul Music nobility,“If You Want Me” finds The Womack Sisters carrying their legendary family’s soul lineage forward with confidence and contemporary flair. The track blends velvety harmonies, classic R&B sweetness, and a sleek modern groove as the trio lays out a message of honesty, desire, and mutual respect in love. 

(Daptone)

“Heathcliff” drifts in with a hazy, dream-pop glow, capturing Snocaps’ talent for blending nostalgia with modern lo-fi warmth. Built on shimmering guitars, soft-edged beats, and vocals that feel both intimate and distant, the track unfolds like a memory you’re not sure you lived or imagined.

“The Deal” is a laid-back, soulful groove from St. Panther that mixes hip-hop touches and shimmering pop textures, all anchored by her calm, confident vocal delivery. A track about self-worth and knowing what you bring to the table.

“Sender Receiver” is a shimmering, contemplative gem from Helado Negro, capturing the gentle warmth and emotional clarity that define his work. Built on soft electronic pulses, hushed percussion, and Roberto Lange’s soothing vocals, the song feels like a quiet transmission beamed across an intimate distance.