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Favourite Finds of 2024

A list of some of my favourite finds of 2024. Some are newer releases, many are older releases — but all of them were added to my collection in 2024 and have been in heavy rotation.

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Curated list by Diggin' in My CratesFavourite Finds of 2024A list of some of my favourite finds of 2024. Some are newer releases, many are older releases — but all of them were added to my collection in 2024 and have been in heavy rotation.4 likes

Fabiana Palladino

Fabiana Palladino

Diggin’ in My Crates Album of the Year 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: 1980s big-hair Kate Bush strolling through the neon-lit streets of Black Mirror’s San Junipero. In one hand, she clutches her well-loved copy of Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood. In her ears, Janet Jackson’s Control pulses through her Walkman, carried by those unmistakable orange foam headphones. Got the picture? Good. Now you’re ready to step into the world of Fabiana Palladino.

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Foreverland

Keyon Harrold

For those who say they don’t “get” jazz, especially if you grew up hearing it through samples in A Tribe Called Quest or Digable Planets yet you struggle to connect with instrumental jazz, Foreverland might just be your gateway.

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The Holy Mother - Madhuvanti Pal Plays The Rudra Veena

Madhuvanti Pal

Holy Mother features two ragas spread across four sides, totalling over 90 minutes of mesmerizing music. Madhuvanti Pal’s playing is both technically brilliant and deeply spiritual. The rudra veena’s unique sound, with its deep, resonant bass and shimmering higher tones, creates a meditative yet intense listening experience.

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Rough & Ready

Ruthven

I’ve been anticipating this album ever since Ruthven released his 2017 debut single, “Evil.” His style speaks to the core of me as a music fan. It begins to make sense when you realize his influence from the likes of Prince, Peter Gabriel, and Michael Jackson—the same artists I grew up on. If you appreciate soulful vocals, electro-funk rhythms, and music that bridges past and present, Rough & Ready is an essential listen.

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New Blue Sun

Andre 3000

Kakashi

Yasuaki Shimizu

This album is a ride, blending jazz, electronic, and Japanese folk in a unique way. Shimizu’s sax work is incredible, and the way he moves between styles is something else. If you’re into jazz that pushes boundaries or the more out-there side of Japanese city pop, you should definitely give Kakashi a listen. Yasuaki Shimizu is a multi-hyphenate creative who loves to explore—all you have to do is join the ride.

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The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers

YĪN YĪN

The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers masterfully blends psychedelia, disco, and Southeast Asian sounds, drawing heavily from the ‘60s and ‘70s Thai guitar music scene. If you think this sounds similar to Khruangbin, you’re not alone — though YĪN YĪN offers more uptempo options to their shared Thai-funk inspired vibe. If you’re into instrumental music that fuses various influences with a contemporary edge, give The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers a listen.

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Yuyachifca

Yuyachifca

I Predict A Riot

Carolina Lins & Os Planatos

فلسطين (Palestine)

Kindness

Mapunda / Mapenzi Muhisani

Kiko Kids Jazz

Poser / Getaway Blues

Bona Rays

Voodoo Remixes / Spanish Joint

D'Angelo

Walking In Rhythm / The Baby

The Blackbyrds