For fans of: Unique sounds from a local music scene almost 7,000 miles away

What they say: The music featured on ‘Hidden Waters’ is unequivocally Brazilian, swelling with samba, bossa nova, funk, and jazz. But it’s within the album’s blend; from sunny psychedelia to dusky synth-pop via experimental electronics, that marks the compilation as the sound of modern, multicultural Rio. Fans of Brazil’s fertile 60s and 70s will spot the antecedents in Tropicália. Not only in the experimentation but also through the similar political context: back in the late 60s there was Brazil’s military dictatorship, and up until the end of 2022 it was Bolsonaro’s censorious premiership. Here are a group of musicians writing and reflecting on another colourful chapter within Brazil’s musical history. - Nostalgia King

What we say: This comp caught my eye with the first track being Ana Frango Elétrico (whom I adore and cannot get records from in the states) so I took a chance on the rest and I'm very glad I did. This compilation is well worth your time if you're looking for a fantastic documentation of the recent Rio music scene with a little something for everyone.