Onra – Guest Session on NTS Radio (May 11th 2016)
The uber-talented French producer & DJ (and our good friend) was recently in the UK for a few dates including an appearance on Boiler Room where he smashed it with a live set of his producers using his usual set-up of two MPC’s + an effects unit. He also stepped …
BALANCE Show #517 – Hosted by Spacewalker
After the Digging Session Special on the previous edition of Balance, we’re naturally getting back into the swing of things. Plenty of new & fresh sounds from the likes of Jordan Rakei, Kaytranada, Byron the Aquarius, Psychic Mirrors and plenty more! Hope you enjoy this week’s show! TRACKLIST Leon Vynehall …
Exclusive Preview: Freekwency “Your Touch” (Hot Shot Sounds)
Known for poppin grooves to b-boys and b-girls the world over, FREEKWENCY is no stranger to a good groove. one of the founders of the Hot Shot imprint, finally makes his return for the special 10th release of the Hot Shots label! With the new york garage vibes of the …
Forgotten Treasure : Andre Waarts & the Gospel Storytellers “There is a God somewhere” (1982)
Music can elevate one to higher grounds and literally lift spirits. Gospel is the foundation for RnB, Soul & Funk as many religious devotees used their belief to inspire their creation whilst simultaneously using music to escape the regimental nature of church. Such was the case with Andrew Waarts, who …
Tribute to DONALD BYRD – Selected by KOBAL
A lovely blend of some of the most beautiful that Donald Byrd, the genius of the trumpet has given us. A vinyl-only mix featurting music that he played or produced (The Blackbyrds). Mix by DJ Kobal (Montreal) – https://www.facebook.com/djkobal/ TRACKLIST Coming soon
Voyage Funktastique – Show #121 (Hosted by Walla P)
Lots of new material for this week’s show: Madijuwon, Pomrad, DâM-FunK, The Kount, Amalia. Also, starting this month, the radio show will be broadcast every 2 weeks, which should give me more time to offer more content on the show and also via articles on MIMS website. 90 Minutes of …
Forgotten Treasure: Jackson Jones “I Feel Good, Put Your Pants On” (1980)
There’s a crossover point between darkness, sexiness and soul. Where tension, pressure and restraint are at the forefront. And somewhere in some stanky corner of that musical intersection lie the weighty grooves of funk. So you thought you knew funky? Know your P-Funk from your Free Funk and what went …
Guest Mix: LAY-FAR (Local Talk, Moscow)
We are delighted to present a guest session from Moscow’s LAY-FAR, one of the most talented and prolific new talents in the new global house scene. Since 2012, the young Russian producer has released two full lenght albums (So Many Ways, released in 2013 on Glenview and How I Communicate …
Forgotten Treasure: Rasputin’s Stash “Hidden Stash”
via Athens of the North: It’s a big one, a third previously unreleased Raspuitins Stash LP, half of which was thought to be lost. Just recently it turned up in a Chicago warehouse and we managed to get out hands on it. Then with the blessing of Paul Coleman we …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #120 (Hosted by Walla P)
We’re back with a special 2 Hour Show, with a all-Prince guest mix, courtesy of Brett Eclectic. Also, lots of new material from Psychic Mirrors, L33, The Kount, Phil Gerus and Amin Payne. 120 Minutes of Funk. Rest In Peace Purple One. TRACKLIST Temu – Intro Terrace Martin – With …
Forgotten Treasure: Nel Oliver “Nel Oliver” (1980)
Over the last few years, under appreciated artists like Leon Ware and Leroy Hutson seem to have been rediscovered by a whole generation of new listeners. But another overlooked gem from the early 80’s soulful (last days of) disco era is this self-titled album by Benin singer-songwriter Nel Oliver. Recorded at Studio …
24HOV Mixes – London Edition: RUSS RYAN
(Photo by Bruno Destombes) Recorded live in London in March 2016 at the Mixcloud HQ for the 15th edition of the 24 Hours of Vinyl project. Russ Ryan: All vinyl, all 45s, all various shapes & sizes of Soul for this 15th edition of “24 Hours Of Vinyl”.Pretty humbled to be …