“The Men In The Glass Booth” Compiled by Al Kent (BBE)
via BBE: In May 1976 a record was released that would have an unforeseen and lasting impact on the music industry “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure was an early release on the New York independent label Salsoul Records. America was in the grip of a disco explosion with new clubs …
Thundercat ft. Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins “Show You The Way”
Thundercat, the Grammy winning bassist/singer who continually delivers original, comedic and sometimes dark material for popular consumption, has returned with the soulful and eccentric single “Show You The Way”. It’s the lead single from the forthcoming 23 track record “Drunk”, that is set to release February 24, 2017. With the involvement …
Gabriel Garzón-Montano “Jardín” (via Stones Throw)
via Stones Throw: On his debut LP “Jardin”, Gabriel Garzón-Montano sings of the struggles and uncertainties of living in America today, and the universal challenges of love. A Brooklyn-born and raised child of immigrant parents, Gabriel’s aesthetic is an extension of his French-Colombian heritage. His influence is a pastiche of …
Omar “Love in Beats” (Freestyle Records)
“When I grow up, I wanna be like Omar” -Stevie Wonder via Freestyle: The musical history is renowned – the Lyefook family has musical talent embedded deep in it’s DNA. Omar’s father Byron worked as a studio musician and drummer with Bob Marley, Horace Andy and even The Rolling Stones. …
Tomorrow’s People “Open Soul” (1976, Stage Productions)
Aside from being included on the CD version of Mr. Peabody’s excellent Real Sound of Chicago compilation, this album has largely remained under the radar and extremely difficult to obtain… until now. The group is comprised primarily of 4 brothers (with 2 additional members joining shortly before the recording of …
DOC Mastermind “After Hours (H!dden.Knowledge)”
DOC Mastermind is back with his freshest project up to date. “After Hours (H!dden.Knowledge)” is a 7 track EP filled with head cracking beats, dirty synths and bass lines; it’s a recipe that never failed for the Laruche Records owner. Whether he’s sampling 80’s Funk classics (Zoomin’), or composing with …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #136 (Hosted by Walla P)
Finally back after a too long break, 1st Voyage Funktastique Show of 2017! Exclusives from DOC Mastermind, new material from G-noF, Buscrates, Modlee, The Kount, M5K and much more. Also a few 80’s classics courtesy of Kinky Foxx, The Sylvers, Plair, and a bunch of other Boogie Funk anthems. 120 …
Miles Mosley Rises With A Powerful Debut
After years of steady growth as a musician, vocalist, producer, composer, arranger, and upright bass virtuoso, Los Angeles’ Miles Mosley steps in with his powerful debut album “Uprising” (release date: January 27th on World Galaxy). The accolades Mosley has earned recently with his participation on Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning “To Pimp …
Frank Eddie “Forever / Love Has Never Passed Me By” (1978)
via Favorite Records: SOL DISCOS is honoured to introduce its 3rd reissue, with these two songs from Frank Eddie “Love Has Never Passed Me By” & “Forever”. While the original record’s been known by a handful connoisseurs, very few people are actually proud owners of it. Originally released on the …
BAB “Party & Get On Down” (1976)
via Athens Of The North: One of the best mid-tempo disco rarities (and we mean rare) to come out of the Deepfunk scene. When Keb Darge first played “Party & Get On Down” in the early 2000s in Soho it put a few noses out of joint as it was …
Hildergard Knef “Im Achzigsten Stockwerk” (1970, Decca Records)
In the world of vinyl, Germany is famous for its great classical pressings and the undeniable influence of Krautrock on modern electronic music. That’s why I was so surprised to find a smooth and downright funky track on Hildegard Knef’s 1970 LP. Indeed the song Im Achzigsten Stockwerk highlights the …
MIMS Guest Mix: ALFRED BORDEN (Montreal, Hell In Paradise)
We’re happy to present this new guest session by Alfred Borden, one of our favorite young DJ’s from our hometown of Montreal. A very eclectic DJ since his early days, he has for the past couple years taken more of an interest in the fascinating musical period of the late …