Gemini “Imagine A Nation” (1997, Another Day)
via AD: As one of Chicago’s most mysterious and revered characters, the story of Gemini aka Spencer Kincy has become something of a myth in recent years. Blazing a trail throughout the 90’s by prolifically releasing over 200 tracks from 1994 to 1999, Spencer’s music had shades of innovation and …
Low Jack vs. Time Cow “Glacial Dancehall 2” (Bokeh Versions)
via Bokeh Versions: Glacial Dancehall returns – a two-headed excursion of versions, samples + sirens chopped and screwed into oblivion by Time Cow and Low Jack. Tasked with following Jay Glass Dubs’ first screwtape Glacial Dancehall (of March 2016), each artist served up a half hour side of ruff slow …
Axis “Silver Satin / Runaway Love” (Ice City Records)
I’m one of those people that has music playing constantly at the office. The downside of this practice of course is that your mind and ears aren’t allowed to really concentrate on what you’re listening to. That is, until a tune comes on that overpowers all else and forces you …
dBridge & Kabuki “New Forms Season 1” (Exit Records)
via Boomkat: dBridge alloys with German D&B producer Kabuki for a super slick and taut set including smart input from Cooly G, Addison Groove, V.I.V.E.K. and Stray. In duo they step off with the future gangster swagger of Lose Yourself, framing achingly tight half-step with approaching sirens and jazzy downtown …
Hiroshi Yoshimura “Music for Nine Postcards” (1982, Empire Of Signs)
Available for the first time outside of Japan, Hiroshi Yoshimura’s 1982 ambient classic, Music for Nine Postcards will be the first release by the Portland, Oregon / Berlin based record label Empire Of Signs. The label, founded by Spencer Doran of Visible Cloaks and Maxwell August Croy of Root Strata, …
Hannett’s Electronic Recordings “Homage To Delia Derbyshire” (Ozit Dandelion)
via Boomkat: At long last legendary producer Martin Hannett’s wild dedications to Delia Derbyshire and her work at the BBC’s Radiophonic Workshop is revealed to the world at large thanks to Dandelion Records, who’ve previously issued Hannett’s unreleased studio outtakes with Joy Division. If you were into Hannett and Steve …
KidGusto “Woza Beat” (TrueGrooves)
TrueGrooves is proud to present its 12th release by KidGusto titled, ‘Woza Beat EP’. In this release, KG sets out to light up dance floors world-wide spanning influences from South America to West Africa, and beyond. Woza Beat EP by KidGusto This EP features acclaimed guest collaborators and friends, Jungle …
Tenderlonious + Dennis Ayler “8R1CK C17Y” (22a Music)
via 22a: 22a017 has arrived and it sees two of London’s most celebrated underground producers enter into album territory. Comprised of ten cuts “8R1CK C17Y” takes the listener on a journey through Afro-House, Funk, Rare Groove, Boogie and Broken Beat to name a few. Tunes like ‘Brick City (4am)’ and …
Various Artists (Presented by Ennio Styles) “Stylin’ 800” (Heard and Felt)
via H&F: Just in time for his 800th episode of Stylin’ on Melbourne’s 3RRR-FM comes Ennio Styles’ imaginatively titled new compilation, Stylin’ 800. This is the fourth chapter in the free download series that launched the Heard and Felt label in 2011 with “Stylin’ 500”. Since then the series has …