Woods Empire “Universal Love” (1981, Tabu Records)
I found this record at People’s Records in Detroit in 2012, not knowing what it was, but just loving the awesome, spaced out cover. I later realized luck had struck me, and I came home with a beautiful modern soul, rare groove gem. Woods Empire, based out of the serene …
BALANCE Show #536 – Mixed by Spacewalker
Another Spacewalker excursion through the sounds of Balance! New music from The Potatohead People, Yazmin Lacey, Ryan Porter, Phonte, Raven Lenae and more, as well as this year’s first edition of the Essential Album Corner! TRACKLIST The Expansions – Ivory Mountain | Albert’s Favourites Ryan Porter – Anaya | World …
Leon Ware “Musical Massage” (1976)
On my top 5 albums of all time lies Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You”. When it comes to pure sensual soul nothing tops the mix of Marvin’s voice with the amazing mix of musicality that weaves its way throughout that album. It is an album I have heard my entire …
Exclusive Premiere: The Pendletons “Telling Lies”
Second single from the Pendleton’s hotly anticipated upcoming “Funk Forever” EP, dropping March 30th on Bastard Jazz. The Pendletons are a long-standing boogie-funk and modern soul project of E da Boss (of Myron and E on Stone’s Throw) and Trailer Limon. The group emerged with their very first release in …
Exclusive Premiere: Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra “Give It To Me”
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra returns with Black Sun, its second full-length album of 100% original, unadulterated disco sophistication, featuring all three original members of pioneering Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth; a full orchestra with arrangements split between Arthur Verocai and Azymuth’s late maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami; plus members of the …
MIMS Guest Mix: Dislocated Disco (London, UK)
Launched in 2013, Dislocated Disco is a London-based DIY dance party run by Thomas Theodore and Anton Spice. “We’ve been friends for years and have a developed a bit of a sixth sense for what makes the Dislocated Disco sound, but this is the first time we’ve distilled the free-form …
MY FAVORITE THINGS #08 – Hosted by Psycut
From Bossa Nova to Jazz Fusion, My Favorite Things is back with some heat featuring deep music from my last digging excursion. I’m happy to spread with you the Live Version of “Long Way Home” from Ill Considered – for sure Spiritual and Free Jazz is very hot in London …
Exclusive Premiere: Dr. MaD “Maybe It’s Time (feat. Illa J & Fawna)” (Voyage Funktastique)
The wait is finally over! Voyage Funktastique, the world famous curators of Modern Funk, have teamed up with Bastard Jazz to release their first official 45. “Voyage Funktastique have perfected their winning combination of dancefloor bangers and smoother cuts (as heard on their critically acclaimed Split-Series releases) making this 45 …
Boiler Room Presents “Istanbul Psychedelia: BaBa ZuLa”
Boiler Room went on a trip into the world of Istanbul psychedelia with BaBa ZuLa – one of the most prolific bands to come out of Istanbul’s underground scene in recent musical history. In this seven minute long mini-documentary, they chronicle the rich history of BaBa ZuLa and why the …
Exclusive Premiere: D. Lynnwood “Gospel Discotheque (feat. BodyMoves)”
D. Lynnwood’s latest shaker from his forthcoming “Connect” EP out soon on Shapes Of Rhythm. You’ve probably heard a few of D. Lynnwood‘s tracks without even knowing it. The South London-based Parisian has been releasing music on a number of UK labels for quite some time now, and has recently …
Exclusive Premiere: Wu-Lu presents the N.A.I.S. EP
South London based producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Wu-Lu returns with his second EP ’N.A.I.S. (Not As It Seems). ’N.A.I.S’ offers a more comprehensive impression into his multi-layered style. Setting the scene with single ‘Jaybo’, characterised by its deep rooted guitar groove, swirling percussive moments and drawled out vocals – its …
Exclusive Album Premiere: Kerem Akdag’s Debut Album (Dimensions Recordings)
Dimensions Recordings’ fifth release sees the label step into the world of the longplayer with Istanbul native Kerem Akdag’s self-titled debut album. Kerem has already been winning fans of the ilk of Gilles Peterson through his previous output of dusty house and tripped out beats in the last few years, …