Diogo Silva, Nuno Fulgêncio and Rui Martins collectively go by the name Bardino. With their sound consisting of an inventive mix of electronica, rock, jazz, the Porto-based trio are pushing their sound into unchartered waters. A feeling that will be reinforced after experiencing their new album, ‘Memória da Pedra Mãe’.Their enthralling music draws upon the imagery of the beautiful and rugged scenery of their home country. ‘Centelha’ , their previous album (released by Saliva Diva in 2020) was recorded in Chaves,in the very remote region of Trás-os-Montes. Their 207 EP of the same name was created in the rustic heart of Serra das Meadas. In this latest offering, the mention of "Pedra Mãe" (Mother Stone), refers to a rare geological phenomenon popularly known as "breeder stones" found in isolated, deserted, and inhospitable places. On the inspiration of the new album, they explain that they want to refer to "the importance of collective memory in the cohesion and identity of communities and the process of creating new memories, a process that is both natural and conflicting, since it mirrors a tension between past, present and future".The album was recorded in the summer of 2023 at Arda Recorders in Porto and produced by João Brandão and Rui Martins. In this new material, Bardino's resources expand: Nuno Fulgêncio's drums, Diogo Silva's bass and Rui Martins' veritable arsenal of keyboards (acoustic and electric piano, various synthesisers) are augmented by the alto and tenor saxophones of Brian Blaker (who stands out in "Memória" and "Black Mica"), the guitar of Leonardo Outeiro (who features on "Punctum No 2") and, already indicating their affiliation with the Porto label Jazzego, Hugo Oliveira, who records as Minus & MRDolly (and is a guest on "Pedra Mãe") and Sérgio Alves, aka AZAR AZAR (who plays piano and Moog on "Tília"). Bardino's entry into the increasingly unavoidable Jazzego catalogue also reinforces their obvious links to a new wave of projects that have been experimenting with different tangents to the notion of "jazz", taking this music as part of a wider set of coordinates.Over the course of eight tracks, and clearly benefiting from the distinct imprint of the recognised quality work of João Brandão, one of Portugal's current best producers, Bardino presents dense, deeply cinematic music of the highest definition, in which the different instruments translate a broad emotional and visual landscape, with solos of enormous elegance arranged over grooves that induce the idea of movement. All the musical coordinates mentioned earlier are present, but perhaps in this new material you can feel a greater fluidity, certainly the result of honing the vision of the central trio through a vast experience collected on stages all over the country. And there are even echoes of a decidedly Portuguese songbook, as is so clearly felt in "O Semeador", something new in the range of aesthetic references embraced by Bardino. This is, in fact, music that thrives on a benign tension between past, present and future, in the sense that it embraces traditions and history, seeks a new framework in this diverse now and dares to project itself forward. Because the future is the best of all locations.

A1 - Tília ft. Azar Azar
A2 - Pedra Mãe ft. Minus & MRDolly
A3 - Memória ft. Brian Blaker
A4 - O Semeador
B1 - Black Mica ft. Brian Blaker
B2 - Giesta
B3 - Punctum No. 2 ft. Leonardo Outeiro
B4 - Ressonância

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As time moves forward, it becomes increasingly clear that the need for emotional expression through artistry is more
important than ever, especially in the wake of emerging AI technology that threatens to replace human creativity. Minus &
MRDolly's new album, "Giant Stops," is a testament to the enduring power of art to connect with audiences on a deep
emotional level.
Named in direct reference to arguably one of the greatest albums ever created, "Giant Steps" by John Coltrane, "Giant
Stops" pays homage to the rich legacy of jazz while pushing the boundaries of the genre with a contemporary twist. The
album seamlessly blends jazz, hip-hop, and electronic elements to create a unique sonic landscape that is both nostalgic
and modern.
For Minus & MRDolly, "Giant Stops" represents a new chapter in his evolution as a musician, showcasing his growth and
commitment to pushing boundaries in his genre-bending style. Taking inspiration from the creative process of Makaya
McCraven, the album features dynamic instrumentals backed by a live band, with Minus & MRDolly's signature lyricism and
storytelling shining through both the instrumentals and the lended work of guest musician such as Meta_ or Luca Argel. By
using this production method the album takes a bold stand for the importance of sampling as an art form hoping to
encourage listeners to appreciate the rich history and evolution of hip hop and to recognize the essential role that sampling
has played in shaping the genre.
As a nod to his Portuguese roots, "Giant Stops" represents a deeper exploration of the artist's identity and a commitment
to looking inward to find creative inspiration. With this album, Minus & MRDolly hopes to inspire others to embrace their
own unique perspectives and use them to create art that connects with audiences on a deeply emotional level.
In a world where technology threatens to replace human creativity, "Giant Stops" is a reminder that the power of art to
connect with people on a fundamental level is enduring and will continue to shape our world for generations to come.

A1. Chronography
A2. Compteur de Tierces
A3. A Queda feat. Luca Argel
A4. Entretanto feat. Meta_
A5. Tanto Tempo feat. Meta_
B1. Cimento Cosmos
B2. Espiral
B3. Backwards
B4. Home Again
B5. Neon Green Grass

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Cat Kin Cool is to cross, in a raft made of drum sticks and olive tree branches, with a slight scent of cryptomeria, from the European to the American continent, and back, in the chilly waters of the Atlantic, we dive deep into a portal leading us to Saturn, where memories become an ode to the faces that draw the rurality and childhood, and the ones that draw the heat of Latin America and the rhythms of the earth, humans that become masters in the difficult path to finding ourselves.

Cat Kin Cool is the acceptance of the magic flower of creativity of infancy with the wise perspective of spiritual milage.

A1 - Butterfly
A2 - Tales
A3 - Cat Kin Rumba
A4 - 2020 Vision
A5 - Havana
B1 - Prelude to Rosa
B2 - House of Praierie
B3 - Dragonfly
B4 - Oblata

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For years Porto has been considered a secret gem in Europe's cultural "underground".

Hidden behind the cold granite stones that make our city a throbbing local scene erupts within jazz and all its many deviations. More than a showcase of this scene, Granito intends to be a roadmap for what Porto is set to bring to table in the near future.

TRACKLIST:
A1. Azar Azar - This Is It
A2. Pedro Ricardo - Do Outro Lado Do Mar c/ Luís Neto
A3. Hugo Danin & The New Vibe Sessions - Crazy Beat
A4. Geodudes - Only Good Things Stay
B1. Bardino - Kintsugi
B2. Minus & MRDolly - Leftwing
B3. Klin Klop - Musgo
B4. Johnny Virtus - Magenta RK
B5. SaiR - Out of the Gate

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After his first adventure in the endless universe of instrumental music where he made known “Man With a Plan” in 2018, Minus & MRDolly now presents the new EP Broken Hearts Make Broken Beats. This new work is the result of a recording session at the Groove-Wood studios promoted by João André - who mixes two of the three originals of the EP - to which Hugo Danin joined on drums and Sérgio Alves on keyboards and electric piano. In trio, Minus, Hugo and Sérgio rearranged and explored the original sketches, previously composed by Minus & MRDolly.

Floating, or as if to say, with one “foot inside and the other outside” of his so familiar home that is Hip Hop, “BHMBB” is the reflection of some musical references previous to that house, where “Britfunk” or “Broken Beat” serves as an example. This EP intends to marry the acoustic character of the interpretation with the aesthetic and electronic universe of dance music.

“Salame”, “The Break” and “A Thousand Miles”, the three originals that make up the EP Broken Hearts Make Broken Beats, also count on the participation of percussionists Manu Idhra and Rui Ferreira, the voice of Mary Raisekings, and the Pardal saxophone. The theme "The Break" has remixes by Pedro and Max Graef.

A1 - Salame
A2 - The Break
A3 - A Thousand Miles (feat. Mary Raisekings)
B1 - The Break (Max Graef’s International Gathering Mix)
B2 - The Break (Pedro Remix)

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