Jim Spendlove

We proudly present the 'Best of 2023' compilation, an extraordinary collection of 61 tracks, each meticulously selected from this year's releases, spanning a diverse range of styles. These tracks are thoughtfully distributed across 10 vinyl, with each record encapsulating the essence of a month, creating a year-long musical journey. Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the magic of music and the beauty of new beginnings!

2023 is nearly here, and it’s time to reflect on the past year and the memories we’ve created. Join Lofi Girl on the rooftops and admire a beautiful firework display, while reliving your personal experiences in the best way possible - through lofi hip hop! The ‘Best of 2022’ compilation is here, consisting of 79 tracks meticulously hand-picked from releases in an assortment of styles - more importantly, discover the remarkably talented beatmakers and illustrators behind your listening experiences, whose timeless creations are celebrated. This year brought its own unique set of victories and defeats, struggles and joys; these are just some of the special tracks that accompanied you along the way..

Two Scents emerges as a noteworthy producer in the jazz-hop scene with ‘Lately’, his debut album with the label, a novel project about self-reflection. Nostalgic, jazz-inflected keys combine with lilting tenor saxophone melodies to guide the listener through their own memories of places, people and experiences. Layers of grainy textures are reminiscent of dusty record players and old letters in boxes. Slip into your thoughts and enjoy the drowsy, late-afternoon tunes on repeat..

Boston-based producer xander. is headed for the horizon with his third instalment of ‘Cabin Fever’, featuring a handful of collaborators and live instrumentation. Soothing guitar riffs and dynamic melodies are suspended in lofty weightlessness, combined with detailed arrangements of crisp drums and signature textures; crafting sounds so real and immersive, it’s like reading a story book. Enjoy the view from up here - everything below looks surreal.

Team :
Carole : Executive Producer
Jim Spendlove : Illustrator & Animator

aMess pays homage to his multicultural roots in his biggest project yet: ‘Tales from Babylon’. Divided into 3 chapters, the tracklist evolves meaningfully based on his cultural understandings, brimming with worldly elements that sound perfectly in harmony and transport you to new continents - from the Oud of the Middle Eastern desert plains to the djembe and wrist shakers of Africa. Come sit on the rug among the assortment of personal treasures, and play music to your heart’s content against the setting sun.

Team :
Carole : Executive Producer
Jim Spendlove : Illustrator & Animator

Keep your schedule free tonight, because you’ve been invited to a private concert in the woods to listen to xander. and Tonion’s new album “Stories of Synergy”. Warm drum loops and airy pads combine with uplifting piano notes that soothe the soul, and the highlight of the performance is the cello that fills the air with its rich, layered sound; even the owls and fireflies have come out to listen. There’s no need to say a word - sit back, and enjoy the music that flows effortlessly between the duo, and you will hear enough inspiring stories to last the evening and more.

Team :
Carole : Executive Producer
Jim Spendlove : Illustrator and Animator

Dutch producers amies and cxlt. have trekked a long way to deliver you their latest album “After All”. A multitude of instruments is meticulously crafted and layered to form an orchestra of pure bliss and immersion. Breathe out a sigh of relief, and take a second to appreciate the mountains that stretch out majestically for miles on either side of the valley below, the sweeping slopes carving an intricate pattern in the terrain. Somewhere in the distance, the sound of strings lifting from the snowy blanket of clouds is beckoning, but for now, live in the present - in the end, it’s moments like these that make the journey worthwhile.

Team :
Carole : Executive Producer
Jim Spendlove : Illustrator and Animator