EP Preview: CAIN “Savan EP” (Fine Grains Records)
via FineGrains: “Highland producer CAIN returns to Fine Grains for the Savan EP, the second in a trilogy of releases leading up to his debut album. While the Mora EP was inspired by the haunting landscapes of Slavic nightmares, ‘Savan’ is about hazy and powerful dreams, with a focus on …
J Dilla Figure (by Rappcats)
via Rappcats: “Exclusive pre-order at Rappcats.com for February 2015 release | The first 10 purchased will be shipped on December 1st. | The J Dilla Figure is an official Pay Jay Productions release, produced under the oversight of the Estate of James Yancey. The Figure was conceived and rendered by …
Bongiovanni “Games” ft. Tom Lemann (Maison Giuseppe)
The Munich based Maison Giuseppe label has just re-released a couple of jewels from two young artists who are Montreal ex-pats: Bongiovanni & Tom Lemann. “Games” originally came out in 2013 but has re-surfaced the past couple of weeks. I’m a huge fan of the incredible soulful voice of Tom Lemann, which we …
Future Classic: IGB0 – Indigo, Green, Brown and Orange
Indigo, Green, Brown and Orange might just be the colors you’ll see as you delve into a dreamlike state whilst (IGBO) pulsates deep into your ear drum. How’d they do that you might ask? The frequency they tap into, while intrusive at first, becomes quite pleasing. IGBO is made up …
Guest Mix #37: KOEN (Outputs, Holland)
We love to balance out our guest mixes between all of the styles we cover: from old to new, electronic to organic. So here is one we’ve been waiting on for a few months now. KOEN is a producer from Holland we discovered from his great series called OUTPUTS started …
Exclusive Preview: KENLO CRAQNUQUES “Rue Sicard”
For anyone who has been following us these past 7 years, it’s no secret that we are huge fans of the Montreal-based producer known as KenLo Craqnuques, along with his Alaclair Ensemble crew. The reputation of Montreal electronic producers has been on the rise with cats like Kaytranada, Jacques Greene, …
MNDSGN – In 10 Records
We have been fans of MNDSGN (pronounced Mind Design) aka Ringgo Ancheta for quite some time now. Since the late 2000’s the Philly born, LA-based has been making a name for himself in the “beat scene”. But contrary to most of the movement which tends to follow formulas, he makes …
Lexis “1994 Bristol State of Mind” (Recorded on WeFunk Radio)
Whenever I’m invited to do a guest session on the great WEFUNK radio show I try to put together a selection that probably hasn’t been done before. And when you’re talking about a show that’s been going strong since 1996 it’s not easy to do something new. But as you …
Future Classic: DOC Mastermind “Uyuni Pt.1”
Lots of new interesting releases in the upcoming week, including the latest DOC Mastermind project, Uyuni, which will be released in 2 parts; Part 1 on October 20th via Laroche Records (Link), and Part 2 via Expansions Collective (Link). After having heard the whole project, I can say it’s DOC’s …
Future Classic: Photay “Photay” (Astro Nautico Records)
We’re going to go ahead and state the obvious: Photay‘s new EP on Astro Nautico is easily one of the best releases of 2014 when it comes to instrumental / “beat” music. (Whatever we’re calling it these days) A release like this is a very welcome thing at a time …
Future Classic: Flying Lotus “You’re Dead”
Death is inevitable, though somewhat intriguing. All my life I’ve tried to understand the concept of it, what it really means. A month ago, a close friend of mine died. He was only 20 and he had an amazing life. Now he’s gone forever. I’ve never experienced something like this …
Video: Flying Lotus “Never Catch Me” ft. Kendrick Lamar
via Flying Lotus: ‘Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar’, a film by Hiro Murai. The song appears on ‘You’re Dead!’, preview the album and learn more here Full album stream starting on http://flying-lotus.com on October 3rd. 23:00 EU / 22:00 UK / 17:00 EST / 14:00 PST / 06:00 (4th) JP The …