Forgotten Treasure: Taxie “Rock Don’t Stop” (1979)
via EGLO / Melodies: For the inaugural release of Eglo’s sister label Melodies, We bring back a rare disco crossover anthem by Taxie. Formed in Oakland, California in 1978 the band recorded Rock Dont Stop & pressed up limited quantities. Remastered from the original tapes, this uplifting dance-floor gem is …
Future Classic: 3 Winans Brothers Feat. The Clark Sisters “Dance” (Louie Vega Remix)
This one has been floating around for months before it was finally released this spring both digitally and on vinyl. It was already considered a classic quite instantly by many. Rightly so. It’s a Gospel House match made in heaven. Two legendary family of singers, The Winans & The Clark …
Future Classic: Mutual Intentions – #1
An absolutely lovely 35 minute mixtape of original music from the talented Mutual Intentions crew based out of Oslo unified by their work in music and visual arts. If you’re a fan of the classic boom bap, jazzy and laidback vibes then this project is a must-have for you. We …
Future Classic: Toast Dawg “Brazivilain EP 2”
After a well-crafted first opus printed on wax our very own MIMS label (link), Montreal-based producer Toast Dawg releases the second installment of his Brazivilain series. In the same vein as its predecessor, Brazivilain 2 is all about the fusion of futuristic electronic textures and synth basslines blended with sampled loops …
Forgotten Treasure: Vito Ricci “I Was Crossing A Bridge”
via Music From Memory: On the leading edge of NYC’s underground music scene, Vito Ricci produced only a handful of self-released cassettes and one LP between 1983-1985 with most of his work being recorded for experimental theatre and performance art pieces. Taking their label name from Vito Ricci’s only LP, …
Future Classic: Benjamin “Those Memories” (Cherries Records)
We had the pleasure of premiering this track from our friends at Cherries Records back in December on a mix I did for the Moovmnt crew in Amsterdam(link). “This Time” was definitely one of the highlights on it. Finally this blissful piece of modern soul from promising Chicago-based singer & …
Future Classic: Nozinja “Nozinja Lodge”
Although I try to keep up to date with all of the various music and dance scenes popping up in Africa I am by no means an expert. However, whenever i take time to do some research I always find the African styles inspiring and unique: sadly with globalized culture it’s …
Forgotten Treasure: Two Man Sound “Que Tal America” (1979)
I’ve always loved this cheeky disco track, a bit of a guilty pleasure. I found a copy in Toronto a couple years ago and I’ve been playing it ever since. The kind of cover or band name that you wouldn’t really pay attention to (you can still find it on …
Forgotten Treasure: Eddie Hinton “I Can’t Be Me” (1980)
Eddie Hinton fits right into to the Forgotten Treasures section. An overlooked musical talent that was destined for big things which unfortunately never materialized. Legendary record man Jerry Wexler once called him “the next big thing” after hearing him play a studio session. Wexler also later referred to Hinton as “the …