Nick Pagan - In A Cave B/w Hardly Use My Hands

Nick Pagan - In A Cave B/w Hardly Use My HandsHailing from the Highland Park neighborhood in Los Angeles, singer songwriter Nick Pagan has a special place in his heart for soul drenched music from bygone eras of lowriders. The latest single from the Latinx crooner is a modern Latin Soul revival that Pagan has coined "new wop." Getting massive support from tastemaking DJs at KCRW and Grimy Goods, finally arriving in 45rpm format for all true soul lovers.

and then learning to DJ

In the garret of a Belgian house in construction

the sixth Geezer LP

melding the realms of electronic

Dimwit took over on drums and Wimpy Roy became the bassist

From its sweeping melodies to its complex harmonies

and Ray Barretto on congas for three songs

The very real idea that nostalgia is both a useful tool and also a weapon if it isn't paired with something that approaches a type of rigorous honesty

shows Scientist's mastery of the studio-as-instrument concept

and sonic celebration

Leah Zeger (vocals)

Byrd flies high on this gratifying set featuring alto saxophonist Sonny Red