Royal Groove

Spinning funk, soul, jazz and instrumental beats since 1998. Every last Sunday of the month a new mix.

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Zenith

The May 2026 edition of Royal Groove is called “Zenith”, named after the Helado Negro track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

Playlist ZENITH:

Barigozzi Group - Violet Lips (Four Flies, reissue 2026)

Surprise Chef - Dangerous (Superb, 2025)

Doctor Bionic - Hold Your Breath (Tune In, 2024)

Wah Wah Watson - Good Friends (Elementary, 1976)

Claus Ogerman Orchestra - Night Will Fall (Gate of Dreams, 1977)

Bandler Ching - Pousmousse (Sub Surface EP, 2020)

Soccer96 - Telepathic DNA (Dopamine, 2021) 

Helado Negro - Zenith (The Last Sound On Earth (EP), 2025)

Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey On The Moon (Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, 1970)

Ramon Morris - First Come, First Served, (Sweet Sister Funk, 1973)

Asha Puthli - Right Down Here (Asha Puthli, 1973)

Devaloop (w/ Jikuru) - Sundays (Stances EP, 2025)

Nathan Haines - Belo Dia (Notes, 2024

Sylvain Daniel - Vanity Ballroom (Palimpseste (Voyage imaginaire dans les ruines de Detroit), 2018)

Laïka - Visions (Nebula, 2011)

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Freedom Layers

The April 2026 edition of Royal Groove is called “Freedom Layers”, named after the Eric Demuro track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST FREEDOM LAYERS:

Bernard Estardy – La Gigouille (La Formule du Baron, 1969)

I Gres – Duo Balls (I Gres Vol. II, 1975)

Gitkin – Rain Over Royal (Where the South Winds Wail, 2026)

Astrud Gilberto & James Last Orchestra – Moonrain (Plus, 1986)

Minus 8 – White (Minuit, 2002)

Norman Connors – Just Imagine (You Are My Starship, 1976)

Posy – Landing (Abroad EP, 2021)

Mos Def – May-December (Black on Both Sides, 1999)

Tom Funk – Brighter Day (feat. Andre Espeut) (What's It Gonna Be?, 2026)

Eric Demuro – Freedom Layers (2026)

Lola's Day Off – Park Life (single, 2014)

Klaus Doldinger – Quartenwalzer (Doldinger Goes On, 1967)

Ulla – New Poem (Tumbling Towards a Wall, 2020)

The Upstroke – Sweet Juices (Porno Groove: The Sound of 70's Adult Films, 2009)

Arawak – Shotgun (Explosive, 1981)

Andy Bey – Celestial Blues (Experience and Judgment, 1974)

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Philosophers Store

The March 2026 edition of Royal Groove is called “Philosophers Store”, inspired by Lamont Johnson track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST PHILOSOPHERS STORE:

Lamont Johnson - Philosophers Store (1976, from “Nine… A Mystical, Musical Allegory”)

Romano Rizzati - Shake N° 5B (2000, from “Kaleidoscopica”)

Carwyn Ellis & Rio18 - Shades Of Red (feat. Nina Miranda) (2026, from “Haf”)

Stimulator Jones - Tripp Cisco (2021, from “La Mano”)

Sinitus Tempo - Jump Ship (2026, from “Altered State 2”)

lovetempo - Wanna Be With You (feat. Kate Mattison) (2026, from “There Is A Light”)

JJ Whitefield - In Transition (2025, from “Off The Grid”)

Art Webb - Dobie (1977, from “Mr. Flute”)

Moonchild - Hotline (2026, form “Waves”)

Mike Longo - Like a Thief in the Night (1974, from “900 Shares of the Blues”)

Trian Kayhatu - A Poem (feat. Kaidi Tatham) (2026, from “A Poem” (single))

The Wiseguys - The Real Vibes (1994, from “Ladies Say "Ow!”)

Johnny Harris - Footprints On The Moon (1970, from “Movements”)

Silvan Strauss & Johannes Arzberger - Sirens (2025, from “Rebirth”)

Kenny Rankin - In The Name of Love (1974, from “Silver Morning”)

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Half Life

The February 2026 edition of Royal Groove is called “Half Life”, inspired by Eddie Gomez track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST HALF LIFE:

Tremendous Aron & Moritz Land – La Señora Marcela (2026, from "no te preocupes")

David Axelrod – Mucho Chupar (feat. George Duke) (1974, from "Heavy Axe")

Young Holt Unlimited – Queen Of The Nile (1971, from "Born Again")

konteks – Outer Voyage (2025, from "Fruterias Vol.2")

Aceyalone – Forward (1998, from "A Book Of Human Language")

Combustible Edison – The Checkered Flag (1996, from "Schizophonic!")

Elis Regina – Bala Com Bala (1972 (from "Elis")

Nate Mercereau – Of Course That's Happening (2019, from "Joy Techniques")

Ultra Naté – Twisted (4hero Remix) (2001, from "Stranger Than Fiction")

The Echocentrics – Electric Travels (2011, from "Sunshadows")

Eddie Gomez (plus snippets Imogen Heap) – Half Life (1976, from "Down Stretch")

The People's Workshop – Love, Love (1982, from "Houston Talent Expo '82")

Jessica Lauren – Stone Garden (1999, from "Film")

Johnny Pate – Outrageous (1970, from "Outrageous")

Jhelisa – That's Bullshit Woody (1997, from "Language Electric")

Brant Bjork – Waiting for a Coconut to Drop (1999, from "Jalamanta")

Picture by Noah Kalina.

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No Others

The January 2026 edition of Royal Groove is called “No Others”, inspired by Momoko Gill track in the mix. A journey through deep grooves and soulful textures.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST "NO OTHERS"

Reddy Bobbio E Il Suo Complesso - Dirty Feet (1974)

Ronnie Earl - Why Can't We Live Together (2019)

Reflection - Errornormous Bit (1997)

Catalyst - New Found Truths (1972)

Ruth Goller - Often they came to visit (2021)

Pay For Soup - Madeleine (2023)

Special EFX - Masterpiece (1999)

Urban Species - Blanket (1998)

Tom McBrien - The Seed (2025)

Brick - Brick City (1976)

The Breathing Effect - The Morning Swim (2017)

Momoko Gill - No Others (2025)

Corey Fonville, Sam Fribush & Charlie Hunter - I Couldn't Love You More (2026)

El Buho - Aurora (feat. La Chica) (2025)

Gabriel Yared - Betty et Zorg (1986)

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End of Year 2025

As is traditional at this time of year, I like to look back at all the amazing recordings and compositions submitted by artists from all over the world, and share some of my favorites with you.

Choosing favorite sounds of the year has been especially difficult in 2025, with honestly so many incredible compositions for choice.

But here we are: late night listening sessions done, hundreds of tracks pored over, enjoyed and reexamined, and I have almost 90 minutes to share with you today.

A tapestry of acid jazz, neo kraut rock, jazz-funk, contemporary retro-funk, cinematographic soul, bedroom jazz and some psychedelic pop. All mixed and blended into a chilled-smooth organic sonic nature.

LISTEN TO THE ROYAL GROOVE END OF YEAR 2025 MIX

PLAYLIST END OF YEAR 2025

Intro

Gerald Bailey - Mo Hellia

40 Winks - Lighted By

Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band - Maria También (Khruangbin cover)

44th Move - Different Light

Collettivo Immaginario - Sotto Il Mare

Glass Museum - Van Glas (feat. Jazz Brak)

Sven Wunder - Daybreak

Triathalon - Melt

JKriv - Intuition (feat. Megatronic)

The Diasonics - Larks

SOYUZ - P7 Blues

Resavoir - Diversey Beach (feat. Mei Semones)

Banksia - Black Swan

Hether - Heavens Just A Mile Away

OCENPSIEA - Espaço

Bobby Bazini - Seul au cinéma

Sean Wolcott - Oil Refining Catalyst of Progress

Sessa - Gestos Naturais

ANAN - Naif

Kuna Maze - Maina

Temporary Blessings - Fata Morgana

Matt Johnson - Earth's Mysteries

Celine Dessberg - Selenge

Silvan Strauss - SUDAN

Yesterday's Princess - Anemoia

Free Whenever -  Inside Out (feat. KATZROAR)

Greg Foat - Source de Bryon

Brandee Younger - Unswept Corners (feat. Niia)

Picture by Matthew Woodson

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Waiting

November’s edition is called “Waiting”, inspired by The Altons track in the mix.

Please listen to the mix on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST WAITING

Calibro 35 - Nuove Indagini Primi Sviluppi (2025)

Ray and James - Nature Boy (1982)

Orions Belte - Spark (2025)

The Graham Collier Septet - Crumblin' Cookie (1969)

Barbara Moore - Hot Heels (1972)

Allman Brothers - In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (1970)

Homer - Rollin' (feat. KIRBY) (2024)

DJ Quik - Quik's Groove III (1995)

Thelma Houston - Pressure Cooker (1975)

The Altons - Waiting (2025)

Solid State - Mood Swingin (1999)

Hird - Keep You Kimi (feat. Yukimi Nagano) (2003)

Billy Cobham - Heather (1974)

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Peace Begins Within

Every last Sunday of the month, I release a fresh mix. This month’s edition is called “Peace Begins Within”, inspired by the Zara McFarlane track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST PEACE BEGINS WITHIN

Spirit Of Atlanta - Freddie's Alive and Well (1975)

Eduardo Belo - Portinho Samba (2025)

Purple Shadows - The Joker (1968)

Ancient Astronauts - Last Night (feat. Akua Naru) (2016)

Carl Orr - Somewhere Else (2019)

Hardkandy - Triage (2005)

Joe Armon-Jones - One Way Traffic (feat. Yazmin Lacey) (2025)

LITE - Daydreamer (2025)

Zara McFarlane - Peace Begins Within (2017)

forcian - Furusato (2019)

EABS - Sen O Warszawie (2024)

Mike Midnight - Had 2b (feat. Noa) (2022)

oreglo - Bosté (2025)

The Winston Brothers - Island Travel (2024)

D'Angelo - When We Get By (1995)

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Dream Diary

Every last Sunday of the month, I release a fresh mix. This month’s edition is called “Dream Diary”, inspired by the Lance Ferguson track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

PLAYLIST DREAM DIARY

Gene Harris & His Three Sounds - Book Of Slim (1968)

Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - Dirty Money (2012)

Sessa - Vale a Pena (2025)

Hether - Nebulous Tango (2023)

Moin - Lift You (2024)

Eddie Fisher & The Next One Hundred Years - Either Or (1970)

Jura Soundsystem - Udaberri Blues (2018)

Lance Ferguson & The Bamboos - Dream Diary (2025)

Chico Hamilton - This Dream (1966)

Bahamadia - Da Jawn (1996)

Land Of Echo - Freedom In Our Rhythm part 2 (2025)

The Silhouettes - Hashi Baba (1971)

Drae Da Skimask - Why June (2015)

Sunbörn Meets Clap! Clap! - Jolloff On The Roll Off (2025)

Carl Hudson - Sea Snake (2013)

Stanley Clarke - I Think I'm In Love (2019)

Sr Mandril - So Simple (Chris Coco Remix) (2012)

Picture of the Glass House by Facundo Ruiz.

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For Tomorrow

Every last Sunday of the month, I release a fresh mix. This month’s edition is called “For Tomorrow”, inspired by the McCoy Tyner track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

Playlist For Tomorrow

The Soul Searchers - Ashley's Roachclip (1974)

The 3 Pieces - Backed Up Against The Wall (1975)

Ocote Soul Sounds - Pirata (2016)

Tom & Joyce - Vai Minha Tristeza (Modaji Acoustic Mix) (1998)

Free Whenever - Bank Robbery (2025)

Binha Thomaz - Preciso Me Encontrar Candeia (2023)

13th Ward Social Club - Preciso Me Encontrar (2023)

Makala Jazz Funk Band - Hector (2015)

Henry Mancini - Lujon (1961)

The Circling Sun - Flying (2025)

Robert Vanderbilt & The Foundation of Souls - A Message Especially From God (1978)

ClassicBeatz - Relax (2025)

Nathan Haines - Let It Go (feat. Rich Medina) (2003)

Hi-Tek - Know me (feat. Jonell) (2007)

Robohands & Jack Barone - Moving Circles (2025)

McCoy Tyner - For Tomorrow (1977)

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Contented

Every last Sunday of the month, I release a fresh mix.

This month’s edition is called “Contented,” inspired by the Amanda Whiting track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

Playlist:

Lalo Schifrin - Danube Incident (1969)

Big Band Katowice - Sorcery (19)

Arthur Adams - Get On The Ground (1977)

Bacao Rhythm and Steel Band - Nautilus (2025)

James Moody - Stefanie (1976)

Elizabeth Shepherd - Reversed (Nostalgia 77 Mix)

Ripple - Cross Collaterallzation (19??)

Resavoir - Memento (2025)

Love T.K.O. - What's It's Worth (1994)

Lydian Collective - Cascades (2018)

Amanda Whiting - Contented (2025)

Swarvy - Sun Goddess (2016)

Olympic Runners - Get This Thing Down (1975)

Troubleman - Paz (feat. Nina Miranda) (2005)

Tayla & Artemis - Soft Focus (2002)

Friends Of Dean Martinez - Summertime (edit) (2000)

Johnny "Hammond" Smith - Can’t We Smile? (1975)

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Sometimes I Cry

Every last Sunday of the month, I release a fresh mix.

This month’s edition is called “Sometimes I Cry,” inspired by the Les McCann track in the mix.

It is available to listen to on Mixcloud 🎧

Playlist:

Bad Boys - Black Olives (1966)

Celine Dessberg - Selenge (2025)

Dynamic Syncopation - It's A Monster (1999)

Group Climate - T-U-V (2024)

Chico Hamilton - Abdullah And Abraham (1975)

DJ Vadim - Theme From The Conquest Of The Irrational (1997)

Are You Really Fine? - I'm Sorry I Couldn’t Keep My Promise (2024)

Beanfield - The Season (feat. Bajka) (2000)

Soft Machine - Priscilla (1968)

Skalpel - High (2004)

Aybee - River of Evermore (2020)

Mia Doi Todd - Paraty (2011)

Cloud One - Dust To Dust (1976)

Les McCann - Sometimes I Cry (1973)

Herbert - Need To Run (feat. Momoko) (2025)

📸 Cover art by Siddharth Arun.

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Inside Information

I release a new mix on Mixcloud every last Sunday of the month. This is the April edition, called Inside Information.

Tracks by Minnie Riperton, Blue Mitchell, Butti 49, Leon Phal, Bandler Ching & Alexander Flood and many more.

Cover art picture by wacommunity.

📝 Playlist Inside Information:

Alexander Flood - Sidestep (feat. Erica Tucceri)

Leon Phal - Healthy Ground

Asha Puthli - Space Talk

Bootsy Collins - Preview Side Too copy

Blue Mitchell - Message

Meshell Ndegeocello - Interlude

The Bamboos - Up On The Hill

Kyoto Jazz Massive - The Dawn Introduction

David Lindup - Inside Information

Crossfire - Nada

Oneness Of Juju - Follow Me

Butti 49 - Spiritual Rotations

Bandler Ching - While The Others Sleep

Medline - People Make The Word Go Round

Troublemakers - Black City

Minnie Riperton - Inside My Love

Enjoy!

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🎧 In My Head

I release a new mix on Mixcloud every last Sunday of the month. This is the March edition, called In My Head.

Tracks by The Lewis Express, Ife Ogunjobi, Dorit Chrysler, Cassandra Jenkins, Ursula Rucker & Tommy Guerrero and many more.

Cover art picture by Fernando Guerra.

📝Playlist In My Head:

Eldee Young - Mr. Kicks (1966)

The Lewis Express - Cold Catch (feat. Chip Wickham) (2025)

Al Hirt - Harlem Hendoo (1967)

Bobbi Humphrey - The Trip (1975)

Cassandra Jenkins - Betelgeuse (2024)

Funki Porcini - Snip & Lick (1996)

Okonski - Vista (2025)

Ife Ogunjobi - Speak Low (2025)

Ashley Thomas - A Tale of Two Cities (2008)

Tommy Guerrero - In My Head (1997)

Dorit Chrysler - A Happy Place (2019)

Pay For Soup - Os Poetas (2023)

Ursula Rucker - In Her Elizabeth (ft. Daniel Gravy Thomas) (2001)

Cheyenne - Sisu (2024)

JMSN - ‘Bout it (outro) (2014)

Jeffery Scott Greer - SA-X 60 (2022)

Beady Belle - When My Anger Starts to Cry (2001)

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🎧 Why Can't There Be Love

Every last Sunday of the month, I drop a new mix on Mixcloud — genre-bending and time-travelling through soundscapes that hopefully inspire.

This is the February edition called Why Can't There Be Love.

Tracks by Inês Loubet, The Blackbyrds, The Pro-Teens, Dee Edwards and many more.

Cover art picture by Siddharth Arun.

✏️ Playlist Why Can't There Be Love

The Blackbyrds - Blackbyrds´ Theme (1974)

Dee Edwards - Why Can't There Be Love (1971)

Jay Mumford & Soul Supreme - 9th Wonder (2025)

Inês Loubet - Quatro de Dezembro (2025)

Sunbirds - Ocean Song (1972)

Money Mark - Revolt Of The Octopi (1996)

Kadhja Bonet - Fairweather Friend (2016)

Jack McDuff - The Prophet (1971)

Offworld - Together (2001)

Johanna Burnheart - Falke (2023)

The Pro-Teens - Can I Watch? (2025)

Snowboy - There's Nothing Like This (1995)

George Edouard Novel - Chandernagor (1975)

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🎧 Where Have They Gone

Every last Sunday of the month, I drop a new mix on Mixcloud—genre-bending and time-travelling through soundscapes that inspire.

This is the January 2025 edition. Enjoy!

✏️ Playlist Where Have They Gone:

Lavotta Árpád - Funk Tune

Falk & Klou - Banana Jam

Haiku D'Etat - Built 2 Last

The David Martin Group - Sambole

Abbey Lincoln - Natas (Playmate)

Bossasaurus - Wasting Time

Okonski - Alcolado

Grupo Los Yoyi - Tú No Me Puedes Conquistar

Milan93 - Amber Interior (feat. Colt)

Rhythm Heritage - Baretta's Theme

Redeyes - Mockingbird

Grey Area - Slowly

Harmonic 33 - Where Have They Gone

Jon Lucien - Love Everlasting

Stan Gets - Captain Marvel (feat. James Baldwin)

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End of Year 2024 Mix

From lo-fi library tracks to esoteric instrumentals, and folky soul to cinematic jazz; Royal Groove brings a personal selection of favourite releases of 2024.

🎧 Listen to Royal Groove's End Of Year 2024 over at Mixcloud. The tracks are also unmixed available in a Spotify playlist.

80 minutes of what the most beautiful sounds of the year are. Enjoy!

Playlist End of Year 2024 Overview

Sunnan - Opening

Angelo Outlaw - Speed of Light

El Michels Affair - No Friends

The Mystery Lights - Memories

Hamburg Spinners - Messe in H, G, B und Es

Irini Arabatzi - She Holds A Song (for I.)

The Cromagnon Band - Bad Night

Blood Incantation - The Stargate [Tablet II]

Salvator Dragatto - Carried By Six

Mei Semones - Tegami

Theodor - Tropical Bird

Sparklmami - fajas

Caixa Cubo - Modo Avião

Michael Mayo - Speak No Evil

Romantic Analog - Flying Over Water

High Vis - Farringdon

Traffik Island - Fried Fifier

Bolbec - Victime De L'aube

Awen Ensemble - Upon Leaving The Dream

Karate Boogaloo - The Early Bird Catches

Les Hommes - Così Così

Bassolino - 'E Parole (feat. LNDFK)

Finn Rees - End Of The Line

Saint Etienne - Ellar Carr

Janko Nilovic, JJ Whitefield & Igor Zhukovsky - Starfall

Another Taste - It Takes Time

SHOLTO - Ligurian Storm

Sophye Soliveau - Initiation

Emanuele Triglia - Why Do We Leave?

FYI: I use Reaper to mix and edit Royal Groove 🧑‍💻