Monday, 2 February 2026

Review: Tom Esselle - WOLFEP083 EP(Wolf Music)

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I hear you say, 'Praise Bes', from 2022?  So it's a welcome return to Wolf Music for Tom Esselle and more dancefloor modern disco.



After Frits Wentink's 'Remixed' EP' (see review HERE), the guys at WOLF Music have decided to go all in with Tom Esselle and this four track EP. 

Coming off the back of Peckham's favourite label, Rhythm Section International and the 'Evolutions & Revolutions' 12", we've got more adventurous takes on what 2026 has instore, if not speed garage, some variable revolution update.  That's particularly the opening track 'Livewire' and the deeper Detroit 'vocal sampled' heavy 'Small Talk' and the dreamy Parrish-esque 'Spaced Out'. 

All 3 will lead to heavy rotation but you're not going to get much better than the track 'Don't Have To' which the label say, "is a strong contender for standout moment, pairing luscious keys with a sweet vocal for peak-time soulful impact".  Got to say, you'll find us in total agreement even thought the glitchy-treky 'Livewire' is our current office favourite.

Whilst we must thank Bradley Zero / Rhythm Section International for re-igniting Tom's productions last year, Wolf Music is clearly a happy home; praise be(s) you might say.


Artist: Tom Esselle
Title: EP
Release date: 6th February, 2026
Label :Wolf Music Recordings
Catalog Number  WOLFEP083
Format: 12" VINYL / Digital / Bandcamp
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Review: Gerardo Frisina & Luzia Dvorek - Meu Canto feat. Toco (Schema Records)

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Out today (February 2nd) to compliment the Festa de Iemanjá in Salvador; Bahia's annual celebration honoring the Afro-Brazilian deity of the sea: 'Meu Canto'!


A year after "Deixa Passar / Ilê" (see review HERE) Gerardo Frisina reunites with Luzia Dvorek and Toco, this time placing Luzia's voice front and center. Frisina composed and produced the track, while Luzia wrote the melody and lyrics, with Toco on backing vocals and Alfonso Deidda adding flute throughout.

'Meu Canto' draws from Luzia's family history in northeastern Brazil, particularly Bahia, exploring themes of roots, memory, and music as both inheritance and refuge. The song connects deeply to Bahian spirituality and cultural identity.

It will be released later as a 7" paired with Frisina's arrangement of Dorival Caymmi's "A Lenda do Abaeté".


Artist: Gerardo Frisina & Luzia Dvorek 
Title:  Meu Canto feat. Toco
Release date: 2nd February, 2025
Label : Schema Records
Catalog Number : TBC
Format:  Digital / Bandcamp
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