Exclusive Premiere: Horatio Luna “Safe Sesh” (Forthcoming Desktop Zealots Tape)
Moonshoe Records is proud to present MSHT002 “Desktop Zealots” – the forthcoming mini-album cassette from Melbourne natives Horatio Luna, an associated act of the notoriously talented 30/70 collective. With one man at its core (Bassist Henry Hicks) and an ever-changing backline; Horatio Luna’s output is constantly evolving – this time …
Crucial Material – January 19, 2018
This week brought some killer releases and compilations all across the board. From Broken Beat to Ambient, Funk to Experimental, Afro-Latin House to Electro, these are the releases that stood out for us. There’s a little something for everyone, so let’s get into it! XL Middleton “G-Funk Vibes Vol. 2” …
BALANCE – Show #533 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
The final (regular) show of the year, so you know I had to squeeze in some current favourites before the Best of 2017, coming up in two weeks time! All new or new-ish stuff from the likes of Waajeed, Ivan Ave, Jordan Rakei, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Jimi Tenor and plenty …
Darkhouse Family “The Offering” (First Word Records)
Cardiff-based duo Earl Jeffers & Don Leisure come together as Darkhouse Family, releasing their highly anticipated debut album on First Word Records titled “The Offering”. They joined the label back in 2016 and released “Solid Gold EP”, a rich and layered project combining elements of Hip Hop, Soul, and D’n’B. …
Devonwho “Betaloops” (Leaving Records)
Betaloops is a 42-track instrumental beat tape of all original Devonwho material tracks made while living in both San Francisco and Los Angeles during 2014-2017 using DSI Prophet 08 & Roland GAIA. Devonwho is back, this time showing off his signature style of off-kilter lo-fi synth jams. The 42-tracker (yes, …
Exclusive Premiere: Jitwam “Yesiknw” (Cosmic Compositions)
Jitwam’s self-titled debut album ” िज़तम िसहँ”, sounds as if it’s been dug up from centuries past, found in a distant land, made with home-made electronics and instruments. Its otherworldly nature instantly brings you in and takes you someplace else. Born in Assam, Gauhati, in Northeast India, but currently based …
Miles Bonny “Let It Out EP” (Bastard Jazz)
via Bastard Jazz: What started out as a simple email exchange between a young, hungry beatmaker and a seasoned player in the worlds of jazz and midwestern indie hip-hop, has resulted in a vibrant record nearly a decade in the making. On one side of “Let It Out” sits Miles …
BALANCE – Show #531 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
Balance is back! The late summer break is over, and we are falling into autumn and catching up on everything we missed these past couple of months! Music from Byron the Aquarius, Garrett, Mac Ayres, Hermeto Pascoal, Arnheim and much more! Next show: NYC Diggin’ Special TRACKLIST Hermeto Pascoal – …
Exclusive Premiere: Fitz Ambro$e “Chantae” (NBN)
Canada born, Tokyo-based Lo-Fi Hip Hop mainstay Fitz Ambro$e shares an exclusive track paired with a video from his forthcoming album “Doe Quarterz”. The album will be the first instalment in Onra‘s brand new NBN (Nothin’ But Net) series. With a slew of self-released cult classic albums and mix-CD’s, Fitz …
Various Artists “Nidhogg II (Official Game Soundtrack)” (Alpha Pup)
LA Beat Scene royalty join forces for something a little different – a video game soundtrack. Mark “Messhof” Essen’s 8bit Nidhogg has captured the minds of gamers all over the world, and with much anticipation, Nidhogg II is now available across various gaming platforms. Nidhogg II (Official Game Soundtrack) by …
Charlie Abbott “Goes To Math Class” (BRRWD)
BRRWD is a label collaboration between Ta-ku, repeat pattern & Jakarta Records. via Bandcamp: Charlie Abbott is a 25 year old from Boston Massachusetts, living in Aomori Japan, teaching high school English. goes to math class by charlie abbott “I made ‘Goes to Math Class’ over the course of about …
MIMS Guest Mix: Fitz Ambro$e (NBN, Tokyo)
October 20th sees the first record in the Nothing But Net series will from Fitz Ambro$e – a Tokyo-based producer originally from Cape Breton, a remote island in Eastern Canada. Check his mix of real hip hop and soul selections to get a feel of influences for the forthcoming LP …